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Defend Women’s Health and the Right to Choose

The right to choose a safe abortion is coming under attack nationwide. Fight back against politicians who want to control women’s choices about their own bodies and health.

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.

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: 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.

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: 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: Campbell Soup to Identify GMO Ingredients on Labels

The Campbell Soup company will now show GMO ingredients on their products’ labels. Applaud their decision to be more transparent in what consumers are eating and drinking.

Success: Whole Foods Stops Selling Rabbit Meat

Major grocer Whole Foods Market has stopped selling rabbit meat. Thank the company for taking this reasonable decision and urge it to go further by decreasing its sale of other meat items.

Success: Ringling Bros. Will Retire Elephants Earlier Than Planned

In 2015, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced that they would be retiring all their elephants in 2018. However, the plan has changed and now all the elephants will be retired in May 2016. Sign this petition and thank Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for recognizing that these highly intelligent animals deserve happiness sooner rather than later.

Protect Millions of People From Devastating Climate Change

Disastrous floods, droughts, and extreme weather caused by climate change will hit many of the world’s poorest people the hardest. Support giving crucial climate aid to the communities who need it most.

Success: Obama to Expand Background Checks for Gun Sales

President Obama is using his executive authority to enact common sense gun safety. Applaud Obama for taking a stand against senseless gun violence.

Success: Healthcare Guaranteed for 9/11 First Responders

Over 30,000 9/11 first responders suffer from illnesses caused by their presence at ground zero. A new law will finally give them the health coverage that they deserve. Praise Congress for passing a long-term health plan to save our first responders.

Save the Grand Canyon From Mining and Logging

Logging, uranium mining, and other dirty industrial projects threaten waterways that flow into the Grand Canyon. Protect this precious area from pollution before it’s too late.

Stop Online Dating Site Scammers

Scammers are cheating Americans out of tens of millions of dollars by using online dating sites. Tell major sites to take action and crack down on online dating fraud.

Protect Homeless Kids From Human Traffickers

Homeless children are being targeted by the horrific sex trafficking industry, but enacting a new law could help save them from this terrible fate. Speak up now to keep kids out of the hands of traffickers.

Cut Pollution From Giant Trucks

Giant heavy-duty trucks are major polluters and consumers of oil. Support requiring trucks to go farther on each gallon of gas, and help protect clean air and the global climate.

Success: Lions in Africa On Endangered Species List

One of two subspecies of African lions has been placed on the endangered species list, and the other on the threatened species list. Applaud the decision made to try protect and conserve these majestic animals.

Success: Drones Now Required to be Registered

Registration of certain drones will now be required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Applaud this safety measure that will combat drone-related dangers and crime.

Stand Up for Science in Government

We need science-based policies that protect our health and the global environment. Urge candidates running for President to support good science in government.

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.

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