Success: National Institutes of Health to End Testing on Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees at the National Institutes of Health will no longer be used for research testing and will be moved to sanctuaries. Applaud this positive move for animal rights.
Petitions:
Success: Kikkoman Stops Testing on Animals
Soy sauce company Kikkoman has put an end to testing its products on animals. Applaud the company’s decision and urge them to ensure this move away from animal testing is definitive.
Success: Kikkoman Ends Cruel Animal Testing
The popular soy sauce company, Kikkoman, has put an end to their cruel animal testing practices. Sign this letter and thank the company for listening to the public, being innovative, and sparing hundreds of lives from unnecessary pain and death.
Success: Georgia Aquarium Will Not Import Beluga Whales
Eighteen wild beluga whales will no longer be imported from Russia to the Georgia Aquarium. Applaud this win for the animals and those who have worked to protect them.
Success: Woman Charged in Death of Infant Daughter
A mother has been charged with manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter. The infant died after her mother left her and her siblings home alone while she went out clubbing. Join us in praising law enforcement for holding this mother accountable for her actions.
Success: Canada Opens Borders to 25,000 Syrian Refugees
Canada will accept another 25,000 Syrian refugees for relocation from major host countries Lebanon, Turkey, and Jordan. Praise the move, which will target those in the greatest need of medical care or financial and social aid.
Save Migrating Shorebirds From Big Oil
Thousands of shorebirds are at risk of being killed by a disastrous oil spill if a new oil terminal in their habitat gets build. Protect these helpless birds and other wildlife from the threat of a toxic catastrophe.
Demand Equal Pay for Women
Women are paid more than 20% less than men for the same amount of work. Demand equal pay for women now.
Success: African-American Mizzou Alumnus Named as Interim President
A black former civil rights attorney has been hired as interim president of the University of Missouri campus system, which has recently been under fire for failing to protect black students from racism. Applaud this positive hire that will help tackle racial issues on campus.
Success: Ukraine Protects LGBT Employees
LGBT employees are now protected from discrimination in Ukraine thanks to the passing of a new law. Applaud this progress for LGBT rights in a country that has long struggled with government-sponsored homophobia.
Success: Fence to Be Built Along Highway to Help Protect Panthers
Florida panthers will soon be better protected from drivers once a 10-foot high fence that stretches for miles along a major highway is built. Thank the transportation department for proceeding with this very intelligent decision.
Success: SeaWorld to End Killer Whale Shows
SeaWorld has announced a change in its killer whale show in favor of an educational “orca experience” after years of public outcry and financial losses. Thank them for making orca health and safety a priority.
Success: Marijuana Reform Beginning in Mexico
Four people in Mexico are now permitted to grow and smoke their own marijuana for recreational use for the first time. Applaud this step towards opening the door to broader drug reform that could help end the violent war on drugs in Mexico.
Success: Sumatran Rhino Finds New Hope in Sanctuary
A highly endangered Sumatran rhino has journeyed from an American zoo to a sanctuary in Indonesia where he will be able to breed and interact with others of his kind. Through this program conservationists hope to save this imperiled species. Praise this effort to save the Sumatran rhino from extinction.
Stop Donald Trump From Hosting SNL
Despite cutting ties with Donald Trump months ago over his offensive comments, NBC has announced an upcoming episode of SNL will be hosted by Trump. Letting Trump host will give him a platform to let his offensive comments be laughed at rather than taken seriously. Sign this petition and urge NBC to cancel the episode.
Stop Burger King from Destroying Rainforests
Tropical rainforests home to thousands of imperiled species are being destroyed to supply Burger King with palm oil. Fast food shouldn’t have to be a driver of deforestation and the climate change that comes with it. Tell Burger King, the world’s third-largest fast food company, to use only sustainable palm oil.
Require that School Children be Vaccinated
The recent measles outbreak is the worst in the United States in the past 20 years. Demand that parents be required to vaccinate their children against this dangerous but preventable infection before they enter public school.
Stop Commercial Fishing in the Arctic Ocean
Climate change is causing permanent sea ice to melt and allowing fishing trawlers to enter parts of the Arctic Ocean for the first time in human history. The United States is proposing a moratorium on fishing in the Arctic Ocean. Please sign this petition to encourage the governments of Norway and Russia to join this important agreement.
Commend Country for Protecting Manta Rays
Manta rays are extremely vulnerable to overfishing, but are being hunted for their gill rakers and are in danger of extinction. Commend one country that has protected the two largest species of manta ray.
Commend Arrest of Chefs for Serving Whale Meat
Two chefs have plead guilty to serving whale meat at their restaurants. They were caught after a filmmaker found out they were serving meat from these endangered animals. Sign this petition to applaud the effort to shut down this restaurant and put the chefs in jail.
Commend Crackdown on Illegal Shark Killing
Over 2,000 pounds of illegally harvested shark fins were recently seized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Applaud this bust, and the Department’s ongoing efforts to end the cruel practice of shark finning.
Don’t Restrict Standards for Energy Saving Technology
A new proposal would severely restrict how energy savings programs can be utilized. There is no purpose to this proposal other than to appeal to specific special interest groups that would like to see limited competition among green programs. Please lend your voice in urging that these energy programs be allowed to continue without restriction.
Stop Illegal Sand Exploitation in Vietnam
Residents in Vietnam’s Dong Nai Province are hopelessly trying to protect their homes and farms from erosion as a result of illegal sand exploitation. Illicit sand is transported on barges to nearby cities and sells for top dollar. We must stop the sale and exploitation of illegal sand in Vietnam to save valuable farming and residential properties.
Demand that European Fleets Stop Deep Sea Overfishing
European fleets have been openly disregarding the limits on fishing quotas, and are participating in harmful over-fishing. Deep-sea fish are particularly vulnerable to rampant population decimation as a result of these practices. Demand that sustainable policies are strictly enforced for these European fleets.
Restore Chelsea Wetlands in Hercules, California
The California Natural Resources Agency awarded a grant to the city of Hercules for the restoration and preservation of the Chelsea Wetlands. However, the agency then terminated the grant because of the city’s record of fiscal irresponsibility, despite the city’s efforts to redeem itself. Urge the California Natural Resources Agency to reinstate the grant.
