Child prostitutes in California will now be treated as victims of abuse rather than criminals, thanks to a new law. Applaud this progressive step to recognize that there’s no such thing as criminal child prostitutes.
Thousands of wild horses will be spared due to a government decision to cancel a plan that would have needlessly massacred them. Applaud the effort to work towards a more humane solution to control wild horse populations rather than simply exterminating these precious animals.
Captive orca breeding and export is finally banned in California. Sign this petition and applaud this groundbreaking decision to help animals stuck in the entertainment industry.
A corrupt sheriff will not be escaping with a minor punishment after a judge rejected his plea deal for being too lenient. Celebrate this commitment to upholding rule of law.
The suspect in a rash of savagely violent attacks against homeless people has been charged with murder. Applaud the police for taking swift action against such heinous crimes.
A welfare reform policy that increased childhood poverty has been repealed thanks to the work of activists. Applaud that this damaging policy will no longer exist and that more families will get the aid they need.
Two California nuclear reactors located over several fault lines will be shut down. This will protect public health and help reach California’s green energy objectives. Praise those whose negotiations made the closure possible.
A judge who gave a convicted sex offender an insufficient sentence has been removed from a similar case. Applaud the decision to prevent this man from issuing further unfair rulings.
Los Angeles County has placed severe restrictions on the use of solitary confinement on minors, practically banning it. Applaud the fact that this cruel punishment will no longer be used on kids.
A top-level police official has resigned after public outcry over racist, sexist emails he sent at his former position. Applaud that this bigot will no longer hold a position in public service.
An official at the L.A. Sheriff’s Department has resigned after facing public backlash for racist and sexist comments. Applaud the department’s decision to cut ties with this ignorant and offensive man.
All new parents will now be guaranteed fully paid leave in San Francisco. This progressive law is the first of its kind in the country. Thank the city’s Board of Supervisors for passing it.
California will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022, which will boost the income of almost half of the state’s workforce. Applaud governor Jerry Brown for accepting this deal and listening to the voice of the working class.
UC Berkeley’s mishandling of sexual misconduct cases will soon be investigated by UC President Janet Napolitano. Applaud her efforts to find justice for sexual misconduct victims and make campuses safer for students and staff.
After extracting California’s limited water under a permit that expired 28 years ago, Nestle’s water bottled water division will be reviewed. Praise the U.S. Forest Service for taking this first step in bringing justice against Nestle.
SeaWorld has stated that all of its parks will end the captive breeding program. This means that the current generation of orcas at SeaWorld will be the last. Sign this petition and thank the Humane Society of the United States for all the hard work it has put into making this idea a reality.
After years of waiting, nearly $200 million has been promised for the cleanup of lead contamination in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Thank California’s governor for expediting the cleanup of these toxins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
