A rash of suicides recently rocked a naval aircraft carrier. These latest tragedies are part of a troubling trend of mental health crises being ignored in the armed forces. Call on leaders to help save their soldiers from deadly despair.
Politicians across the U.S. are using their power over voting district maps to stack the odds in their favor at the expense of voters. Racial and partisan gerrymandering is out of control. Urge Congress to clean up its act with fair redistricting.
Federal efforts to address the climate crisis are being jeopardized by politicians beholden to the fossil fuel industry. Demand that those in charge take this environmental emergency seriously and ensure funding for necessary programs.
The tires on automobiles could be killing fish and other wildlife on a massive scale. Demand federal investment in tools to combat these environmental threats.
Tsunamis are an under-recognized but deadly threat to coastal communities near and far. Demand more expansive funding for the technologies and warning systems that could stop these disasters from becoming insurmountable crises and tragedies.
After a century and more, lynching has finally been recognized as a federal hate crime. Applaud the decisive condemnation of these horrific murders and the pursuit of justice for victims taken by prejudice-fueled violence.
The food millions of people eat contains dangerous amounts of disease-causing chemicals. Demand action against this hidden threat to our health.
One of the Senate’s most influential members is once again derailing critical climate action with misleading, ill-informed rhetoric. Urge Senator Joe Manchin to cut his ties with fossil fuel special interests for good.
A teenager lost his life after falling from an amusement park ride, and safety violations could have possibly played a role in the tragedy. Demand accountability in this incident and similar cases where recreation turns deadly.
The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was intimately involved in attempts to overthrow the 2020 election. Demand that Justice Thomas recuse himself from hearing cases relating to the insurrection that his wife supported.
Senator Ted Cruz criticized Supreme Court Judge Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s alleged support of critical race theory. Using a children’s book as evidence, Cruz challenged Judge Jackson’s qualifications on racist and politically motivated grounds. Demand that Cruz immediately apologize for his inappropriate, irrelevant and racist tirade.
A promising tool in the fight against climate change, habitat loss, deforestation, and much more could soon be decommissioned and destroyed. Demand NASA halt its plans to throw away this invaluable environmental aid.
Animals are being cooked and suffocated to death on America’s farms, and these heinous killings are justified as euthanasia. Urge an end to legal torture in the agriculture industry.
Animals are suffering and dying on farms due to inhumane conditions. Yet instead of going after these abuses, the legal system punishes individuals who fight for animal welfare. Demand the law be used to protect animals instead of punishing animal activists.
Victims of domestic violence are more likely to stay in dangerous relationships if they have pets, as abusers may use the animal’s welfare as a bargaining chip. One piece of legislation can protect and support those in this situation. Demand funding and legal safeguards that will save many women and their pets from abuse.
U.S. women’s soccer won a landmark settlement that will finally secure them equal pay for their talents. Applaud this strike against gender discrimination and this step toward long-needed reform.
Podcasting platforms have become the latest haven for conspiracy theorists and opportunistic profiteers spreading chaos and division. Meanwhile, real lives are being destroyed by online lies. Demand leaders stop letting these destructive elements stay unleashed.
The climate crisis is losing priority among America’s leaders, just as the United Nations is sounding another alarm on its future impacts. Call on U.S. leadership to keep clean energy and other climate-friendly actions top-of-mind.
Puppies and other vulnerable animals are dying due to widespread failures at the federal agency that should be protecting them. One such dog, Goldie, apparently declined right before an inspector’s eyes. Urge legislative leaders to fix deadly loopholes that are killing countless animals.
The three men who took Ahmaud Arbery’s life were convicted of federal hate crimes. Support the repudiation of horrific violence driven by racism and prejudice.
Politicians who play the stock market end up playing their constituents the most. While they get richer and often violate the law in the process, the voters lose out on impartial, transparent leadership. Demand an end to these blatant conflicts of interest.
Florida has recently expanded the legal definition of “riot” and increased penalties for protestors. This new restriction has its roots in partisan desire for political quiet, as well as racism, fear, and control. Take a stand to protect our right to demonstrate.
A new Apple product is the source of serious security concerns. Demand the company take every measure possible to prevent criminals from using AirTag locaters as victim-tracking devices.
Lemurs and other animals are being used as props on the new season of The Witcher. They are reportedly subjected to cold temperatures and seemingly deprived of their needs. Lemurs are meant to be in the wild with the full freedom to live. Demand that the show end its use of live animals.
Overcrowding at U.S. parks can destroy the peace of these natural havens and endanger native plants and animals. Demand leaders commit to solutions that can help restore the nation’s parks to their glory.
