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Success: Trump Ordered to Reunite Separated Families

The Trump administration has been ordered to reunite thousands of children with the guardians they were forcibly separated from at the Mexican border. The racist and xenophobic policy was ended some time ago, but until now it did not include mending the families it had broken. Sign this petition to thank those who fought against this hateful policy.

Success: USDA Sued For Experimenting On Kittens

An animal welfare advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the USDA, demanding a stop to their horrific experiments that kill at least 100 kittens and cats per year. While this is only the first step in stopping the experiments, it is an important one. Sign this petition to thank the White Coat Waste Project and to support their fight to protect innocent animals.

Success: Congress Protected Crucial Water and Soil Conservation Program

Several essential conservation programs nearly lost their funding, due to the abrupt end of an important farm bill. Thank congress for maintaining this funding and protecting the environment, organic research and food stamps.

Success: Planned Parenthood Defunding Blocked in Two States

The Supreme Court has refused to listen to the pleas of Louisiana and Kansas to divert Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood. While the decision has been met with heavy criticism and accusations of ducking the questions, it is a welcome one due to Planned Parenthood being a vital source of quality health care for women. Sign this petition to thank those who have stood beside the organization.

Success: Environmental Opponent Zinke Ousted as Interior Secretary

A key guardian of America’s environment has purged another parasite from its ranks. Celebrate the departure of Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke from his prominent role as leading environmental destroyer.

Success: Gillnet Fishing Ban Upheld to Protect Nearly Extinct Vaquita

The vaquita porpoise has been given a second chance thanks to the United States Court of Appeals. The judges ruled against lifting a ban on imported seafood obtained using gillnets, a fishing method that is extremely dangerous for sea mammals. Praise the judges for protecting this endangered species.

Success: Real Scientists Elected to Congress

Scientists dedicated to confronting climate change have finally been elected to Congress. Support evidence-based climate change policy and encourage our new scientist representatives to continue fighting for the environment.

Success: Critically Endangered Red Wolf Protected

The endangered red wolf could have been driven to extinction by a rollback of protections, but a court ruled to stop that rollback and ensure the wolf’s protection. Support this stand for justice and the preservation of this iconic species.

Success: Toys R Us Owners Raise Money for Laid-Off Employees

Following outrage from labor groups and readers like you, Toys R Us owners will set aside $20 million for laid-off employees. Sign this petition to thank Toys R Us owners for setting a good corporate example and contributing to employees deserved restitution.

Success: FBI to Investigate Allegations of Assault Against Potential Supreme Court Judge

After demands from people across the country, the FBI will investigate allegations of sexual violence made against potential Supreme Court judge Brett Kavanaugh. Sign the petition to thank Senator Jeff Flake for breaking with his party and demanding an investigation.

Success: Endangered Species Protections Reinstated for Yellowstone Grizzly Bears

After being stripped of their Endangered Species Act protections, grizzly bears in the Yellowstone region were being put even further at risk, as legal trophy hunts were scheduled to begin for the first time in four decades. Now, however, these hunts have been banned and protections reinstated in a huge victory for animal welfare. Support this win for compassion and preservation.

Success: California Overturns Past Cannabis Convictions

California just overturned all past cannabis convictions, a huge win for the state. Share your support to help keep the tide turning in the direction of positive change.

Success: Alex Jones Loses Platforms to Spread Fake News, Hate, and Harassment

A man who has maligned the families of 20 dead children, high school shooting victims, and countless more will now face some significant consequence for his actions. Applaud prominent online companies for their decisive stand against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

Success: Judge Blocks Release of 3D-Printed Gun Blueprints

A judge has prevented the release of downloadable blueprints for 3D-printed guns, which would allow unchecked access to deadly untraceable weapons without documentation, background checks, or restrictions. Support this victory for gun control and the protection of human lives.

Support Major Food Companies in Banning Animal Testing

The lives of countless innocent mice and rats will be saved as four high-profile companies commit to banning cruel animal experiments. Support these new policies and PETA’s continued efforts to ban corporations’ cruel animal testing.

Success: Environmental Nightmare Scott Pruitt Has Resigned

Scott Pruitt, the dangerous and immoral head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has resigned from his position and can no longer use his post to damage the environment and spend taxpayer money on needless purchases. Celebrate this victory for the environment and for a more just government.

Success: Efforts to Protect Pets From Abusers Moves Forward

Abusers are often master manipulators, and a favorite weapon of choice for these perpetrators is a victim’s much-loved pet. Every year, animals by the thousands are collateral damage in violent domestic disputes. Applaud legislation that will better shield all victims from controlling criminals.

Success: Trump Signs Order to Stop Separating Families

President Trump has ordered the end of the cruel policy allowing migrant children to be ripped from their parents at the border. Support this order and demand that everything be done to ensure that families are reunited and treated with nothing less than the human dignity they deserve.

Success: Seattle Bans Plastic Straws

Seattle just made another historic policy decision and banned plastic straws. Stand with us in congratulating the hard work of Seattle’s mayor.

Congratulate Minneapolis on Choosing 100% Clean Energy

Minneapolis recently made headlines by being the biggest city to unanimously vote in clean energy regulations. Congratulate Minneapolis on making history.

Praise Georgia City For Choosing Clean Energy

Clarkston, Georgia is one of the most diverse places in the country and recently committed themselves to 100% clean energy. Sign this petition to stand with us in thanking Clarkston for their clean energy commitment.

Success: TripAdvisor Increases Animal Welfare Requirements

TripAdvisor has updated its policies and tightened its standards of animal welfare so that it will no longer promote exploitative attractions that force animals to perform for human entertainment. Support this important stand for the well-being of animals around the world.

Success: Maryland Allows Inmates Access to Reproductive Health Services

Maryland passed a bill securing access to reproductive healthcare in their prisons. This is a huge victory for those locked up who don’t have access to essential treatments and deserves to be commended!

Success: Judge Rules DACA Stays

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program shall remain untouched, according to a federal judge. This is a huge victory in the fight against Trump’s attack on DACA recipients.

Success: Racist, Sexist Reporter Fired From The Atlantic

A reporter who called Black people “primates” and suggested women who seek abortions be treated as murderers has been fired from the Atlantic. Sign this petition to thank a watchdog journalism group that helped expose his history of dangerous rhetoric.

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