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Success: Single Payer Healthcare System Gains Huge Support

A single payer healthcare system is gaining more congressional support than ever before and is set to be introduced in the coming weeks. California Senator Kamal Harris has declared that she will co-sponsor the bill with Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Sign this petition and thank Senator Harris for her bold support of this controversial plan.

Success: Immigrants Allowed to Re-Apply for Visas

The Department of Justice is making the reversal of President Trump’s travel ban official by alerting hundreds of immigrants that they can now re-apply for their visas. These immigrants have been barred from America since January. Sign this petition to thank the department for allowing them to return.

Success: Transgender Military Ban Frozen

U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender troops has been frozen, but there’s still more work to do. Sign this petition to welcome the freeze and demand the ban be totally scrapped.

Success: Google Employee Behind Sexist Memo Fired

The Google employee who penned a discriminatory and sexist memo was fired. Support this decision to combat sexism in the workplace.

Success: Obamacare Lives

Obamacare has been saved by a trio of Republican senators voting against its repeal. This important landmark of Obama’s term has been invaluable to millions of Americans for years and was in severe danger, but we can rest easy for a moment knowing it is safe. Sign this petition to thank Senator Susan Collins for voting against the repeal.

Success: Anti-Horse Slaughter Amendment Passed

Horses in America will be protected from inhumane export and brutal slaughter for human consumption with the passing of new legislation. Sign below to support this move to protect these innocent animals.

Success: Laptop Ban Lifted on Flights from Middle East to U.S.

The controversial electronics ban on U.S.-Middle East flights has finally been lifted. Support the decision to lift the ban.

Success: Uber To Make Changes Addressing Sexism and Sexual Harassment

Uber has released a plan to reform and combat the rampant sexism and toxicity of its work environment. Sign below to support this commitment to implement those recommendations.

Success: Exxon Must Release Records in Climate Fraud Case

ExxonMobil must release documents which may indicate the company misled the public and shareholders regarding a connection between carbon emissions and climate change, according to a new court ruling. Sign the petition applauding this critical victory in the case.

Success: Shark Fin Ban Approved By Senate

The import, export, and sale of shark fins has been banned in the U.S. Sign this petition to thank Congress for taking a stand against this cruel and unsustainable practice.

Success: Travel Ban Blocked From Another Revival

Trump’s second attempt to revive his unconstitutional travel ban has been blocked by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. Sign this petition to thank the court for their continued aid in this victory against Trump’s agenda.

Success: EPA Comments Demand Continued Protection

The EPA has been flooded with comments praising the regulations that keep air and water clean after the agency asked for suggestions that the rules be repealed. Sign this petition to praise the work of commenters to push back against the Trump administration’s efforts to pollute America’s environments and people.

Success: Coast Guard Stops Killing Animals for Training

For years, animals have been tortured and killed for military trauma training.Thankfully, high-tech simulators will now replace live animals. Sign this petition and praise the Coast Guard’s decision to end this brutality.

Success: USDA Reposts Animal Welfare Information

Thousands of records of animal cruelty were removed from the USDA web site, impeding efforts to hold abusers accountable. The USDA has faced a huge outcry from concerned citizens and in response they’ve re-posted some of the records. Sign this petition to praise them for this step in the right direction.

Success: Special Counsel Appointed to Oversee Russia Investigation

The Deputy Attorney General has appointed a special counsel to oversee the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Appointee Robert Mueller is well-respected on both sides of the aisle, has an unblemished reputation as an investigator and a demonstrated willingness to challenge the executive branch. Sign the below petition applauding his selection.

Success: Communities Protected From Methane Pollution

Protections for people and wildlife living near oil wells have been saved from a Republican attack. Praise this decision, which is monumental in the fight against climate change.

Success: Pro-Environmental Laws Protected From Republican Attack

Limits on methane emissions will remain intact thanks to three Republican senators who voted against the repeal of these limits. This is extremely important in the face of the Trump administration’s every effort to destroy the environment. Sign this petition to thank Senator John McCain for helping to turn the vote the right way.

Success: Democrats Preserve Federal Arts Funding

Arts funding, including money for PBS and NPR, has been saved from potential cuts. Add your name to applaud this protection of the arts.

Success: United Airlines Compensates and Apologizes to Passenger Dragged Off Flight

A passenger was forcibly and violently dragged off a United Airlines flight, sparking public backlash. The company has finally accepted full responsibility for what occurred and has promised to make the necessary changes. Sign this petition to thank United Airlines for stepping up.

Success: N.S.A. Will Cease Collection of Unnecessary Emails About Foreign Targets

The National Security Agency (N.S.A.) will cease the collection of Americans’ emails and text messages that simply discuss or mention suspicious surveillance targets. The practice is one of the most controversial parts of the N.S.A.’s warrantless spying program, and its end represents a significant development in American surveillance policy. Sign the petition to express that you are satisfied with the decision but are still alert to how the N.S.A. will collect our data in the future.

Success: Sanctuary City Defunding Order Blocked

Donald Trump tried to use an executive order to withhold funding from sanctuary cities that protect immigrants from deportation. Applaud the U.S. judge who blocked this order.

Success: Judge Rules Against Trump’s Sanctuary City Defunding

The Trump administration’s attempt to block funding for sanctuary cities has been temporarily halted by a district judge. Applaud the activist community who fought for this ruling against overreaching, unconstitutional measures that would ramp up deportation of vulnerable immigrants.

Success: Article on Trump’s Estate Removed From State Department Website

An article about President Trump’s golf course was removed from the State Department’s website due to immense backlash. Sign this petition to thank the department for removing the article and ensuring that ethics laws are kept.

Success: Wrongful Nude Photo Sharing Made Illegal

Sharing nude pictures of servicewomen online without consent is now officially illegal under Marine and Navy Law. The decision comes after this abhorrent practice was discovered to be commonplace. Praise the fact that service members can now be held accountable, and express that you will not stop fighting until servicewomen are treated with total respect.

Success: Bill O’Reilly Taken Off Air Following Claims of Sexual Harassment

Fox News has removed Bill O’Reilly from his role as host and commentator on “The O’Reilly Factor” after multiple women stepped forward with sexual harassment accusations. Thank the company for taking O’Reilly off the air so he can no longer bully and harass fellow reporters.

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