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Help Refugees Find Safe Homes

Refugees fleeing war and violence too often end up with no safe place where their families can take shelter. Support giving refugees a chance to find safe homes in a new country.

Help Create Jobs Through Recycling

Countries like India are choking on trash, but recycling programs can clean up the environment while providing good jobs. Support community recycling efforts.

Raise The Minimum Wage This Election Season

American workers deserve higher wages and better working conditions. Pledge to support workers’ rights and a $15 per hour minimum wage during this election cycle.

Success: Beautiful California Desert Saved

President Obama has saved 1.8 million acres of California desert. His declaration of three new national monuments has ensured the safety of a sensitive ecosystem. Applaud the President for conserving an important and beautiful American landscape.

Success: California Protects Rare Species From Extinction

Coastal martens are now protected as candidates for the California Endangered Species Act. Help us thank the California Fish and Wildlife Department for taking action to save this species from extinction.

Success: Government Ends Oregon Standoff

The standoff between law enforcement and angry, armed ranchers in Oregon is finally over. The FBI and local police successfully brought nearly every rancher into custody with little violence. Applaud their peaceful handling of a potentially dangerous situation.

Success: Public Park Saved From Disruptive Development

The Washington State Parks Department has dropped plans for a privately owned RV park that would have harmed local wildlife by driving them away from planned animal highway bridges. Applaud the director for choosing to keep animals safe.

Success: Justice For Civilian Paralyzed By Cop

After a 57-year-old Indian man was allegedly thrown to the ground and temporarily paralyzed, the officer responsible was fired and a case has been opened against the town’s Chief of Police and a Captain. Show your support for the federal judge bringing justice to a victim of police brutality.

Success: Tampon Company Publicly Lists Ingredients

The ingredients of a corporation’s tampons will now be listed on their website and packaging after a woman lost her leg due to toxic shock syndrome when she used a tampon labeled ‘natural.’ Applaud this decision that will make the ingredients of this corporation’s tampons and pads transparent to all consumers.

End Misleading Supermarket Prices

Misleading price tags designed to trick consumers are being used by major supermarkets. Protect shoppers from dishonest deals and support fair and accurate pricing.

Success: Woman Accused of Abusing Dogs Surrenders One to an Animal Shelter

A woman accused of leaving her two elderly dogs outside in a New York blizzard finally turned one over to the Guardians of Rescue. Help us thank the rescue organization for providing special care to Prince who is old and extremely ill.

Success: Koch Brother Leaves Natural History Museum Board

Oil baron David Koch has left the board of a natural history museum. As a hugely influential climate denier, he posed a threat to all the evidence of climate change that a natural history museum provides. Applaud the activists who pressured him to step down.

Success: President Obama Ends Solitary Confinement for Minors

Minors will be prevented from suffering in solitary confinement and missing out on essential rehabilitative programs thanks to President Obama’s recent executive order. Thank the president for his decision to protect the well-being of these young offenders.

Success: Obama Administration Closes Gender Pay Gap

President Obama used his executive power to create a new policy that will require companies to report any pay discrepancies for their employees based on gender or race. Applaud the President for moving closer to closing the wage gap.

Success: Lego Introduces Disabled Child Minifigure

Lego recently announced the addition of a wheelchair-bound minifigure to its ‘Fun in the Park’ line. Sign the petition and applaud Lego’s celebration of diversity.

Stop Child Slavery at the Super Bowl

Children are at risk of being kidnapped and sold into sex slavery before and during the Super Bowl. Call on authorities to crack down on human trafficking, and prevent this celebratory day from becoming an occasion for tragedy.

Success: Feds Arrest Oregon Militia Occupiers

The occupation of the wildlife refuge in Oregon is finally coming to an end. The FBI has arrested some of the militia members and will move to remove the rest of them after over a month of damage to the area. Applaud the end of this costly and harmful farce.

Success: The Academy Will Add More Diverse Members

After a second year of acting nominations going entirely to white people, the Academy has announced a new plan to vastly increase the number of female voters and members of color. The actions were voted on unanimously and will take effect in the upcoming years. Let the President of the Academy know that you approve of the new, more inclusive measures.

Success: Town Will Finally Change Racist Seal

After a popular television show, The Daily Show, scrutinized a racist town seal, the town of Whitesboro has decided to finally change the seal to a more inclusive and less offensive one. Applaud The Daily Show for taking the necessary steps to cover the issue, criticize it and reveal the controversy to the national public.

Success: Obama Sends $80 Million to Water Crisis Victims

President Obama has granted federal assistance to a Michigan city that has suffered from water contamination for almost two years now. Applaud the Obama administration for reacting quickly to the governor’s request for federal assistance to end contamination and ensure the residents of Flint have clean water to drink.

Success: Company Held Responsible for Massive Hazardous Gas Leak

After a hazardous gas leak forced residents from their homes, new legislation will make sure the gas company is held responsible. Let’s show the California Senate we support having the polluters pay for damages, not the people.

Success: New York Creates an Animal Abuser Registry

New legislation will require convicted animal abusers to register with the county, leading to greater awareness in the community and preventing the sale or transfer of ownership of animals to these abusers. Applaud New York City for implementing this act and protecting innocent animals from further abuse.

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