Protect Marine Life With Smart Offshore Wind
Healthy marine ecosystems and a clean energy future can coexist when offshore wind projects are planned right. Support smart planning for offshore wind.
Petitions:
Success: Sale of Harmful Microbeads to be Banned
The sale of environmentally unfriendly microbeads commonly found in soaps and toothpaste will soon be banned. Commend the sponsor of the bill for his efforts to clean up the environment.
Success: Animal Agriculture’s Effect on Climate Change Discussed at Paris Conference
Animal agriculture and meat consumption’s effects on climate change were discussed at the recent Paris climate change talks. Applaud this significant discussion and push for more of them in the future.
Success: Military Dogs Will Be Sent Home
Military service dogs will now be sent home upon retirement rather than being left overseas, thanks to a new law. Thank President Obama for improving the lives of these heroic animals by helping their former handlers adopt them easily and rapidly.
Success: Federal Judge Denies Request to Block Syrian Refugees
A federal judge has denied Texas’ request to prevent Syrian refugees from resettling in the state, thus allowing nine refugees to seek protection in Texas. Applaud this step towards helping these vulnerable people and showing them compassion.
Success: Netflix Extends Parental Leave Benefits to Hourly Workers
Parental leave benefits now apply to hourly workers at Netflix, helping the workers who need it most. Sign this petition to applaud that Netflix’s hourly workers will now have more benefits to help them during this important time in their lives.
Success: Los Angeles to Accept Syrian Refugees
Syrian and other refugees fleeing violence in their home countries will now be welcomed in Los Angeles. Applaud this step towards helping these vulnerable people in their attempt to escape deadly terrorist violence.
Success: North Korea Pledges to Fight Deforestation
North Korea has pledged to fight deforestation and lower its greenhouse gas emissions. Applaud this step towards protecting our planet.
Success: Yale Lecturer Who Allegedly Defended Racist Costumes Resigns
A Yale lecturer who defended offensive and racist costumes, like blackface and Native American headdresses, has resigned. Applaud her decision and the fact that she no longer holds a powerful position to spread these racist views.
Success: Bill Introduced to Protect Arctic From Drilling
A vital part of Alaskan wilderness may finally receive federal protection from oil drilling and development, thanks to newly proposed legislation. Applaud the senators responsible for this bill and show support for its passage.
Success: Chicago Police’s Use of Force to Be Investigated
The use of force by Chicago police will be investigated by the Department of Justice in order to combat incidents of police brutality. Applaud this step towards improving the policing system and fighting back against police brutality.
Success: Military Opens All Positions to Women
The U.S. military is opening up all positions to women when some were previously only open to men. Applaud this step towards gender equality.
Success: Woman Who Threw Dog Out of Car Convicted
A woman who threw her dog from a moving car will serve time in prison. Her dog sustained life-threatening injuries and nearly died. Praise the judge for his decision to grant justice for an innocent dog.
Success: Costco to Ban Genetically Engineered Salmon
The Costco supermarket chain has refused to sell potentially dangerous genetically modified salmon. Thank corporate leadership for their decision to protect both consumers and wild salmon populations.
Success: Access to Abortion in Ireland Extended
Women may now have more grounds for abortion, thanks to a ruling by the High Court in Ireland. Applaud this win for women’s rights.
Success: Charges Against Indigenous Activists Dropped
Two indigenous activists, including one that has been the subject of a previous petition here at ForceChange, have been released after spending over a year in “preventative detention” on charges likely motivated by their human rights work. Sign the petition and commend Mexico on the men’s release.
Don’t Jail Human Rights Activist
After revealing slave-like working conditions and other human rights abuses on pineapple farms, a labor rights activist was arrested and targeted by the Thai government. Don’t let this whistleblower be sent to jail.
Stop Climate Change Now
It’s time to come together and save the planet from global warming and climate change. Speak up to call for a strong global climate agreement.
Save Whales and Dolphins From Deadly Explosions
Whales and dolphins are being put at risk by deadly explosions set off during Navy training exercises in their habitat. Urge the Navy to safeguard marine life by staying out of these sensitive areas.
Stop a Disastrous Coastal Oil Spill
Dangerous, dirty oil tankers have no place in sensitive wildlife habitat. Protect coastal ecosystems and the people and animals who depend on them by keeping oil tankers out.
Stop Discrimination Against LGBT Families
Gay and lesbian couples can still be evicted from their homes or fired from their jobs merely for expressing their sexual orientation. Speak up to end this discrimination.
Stop a Climate Change Catastrophe
Catastrophic climate change threatens our environment, economy, and security. Tell world leaders to support a strong global agreement to stop climate change now.
Stop All Arctic Oil Drilling
Walruses, polar bears, whales and other sensitive wildlife are threatened by Arctic oil drilling projects. Help protect the pristine Arctic from the drills once and for all.
Eradicate Alzheimer’s Disease
Tens of millions of people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, a deadly terminal illness that is now the most expensive disease in the U.S. Help eliminate Alzheimer’s for good.
Success: The Gambia Bans Female Genital Mutilation
The Gambia has banned female genital mutilation, which leaves many women and girls with life-long health and sexual problems. Applaud the ban of this dangerous practice and the protection the ban will have for girls across the Gambia.
