Success: Campbell’s to Stop Using BPA
Renowned soup manufacturer Campbell’s has vowed to eliminate a dangerous chemical from its soup cans. Praise the company’s dedication to a cleaner and healthier product.
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Success: County Animal Shelter Manager Resigns
Two animal shelter administrators have resigned in the face of public allegations that improper enforcement of procedures resulted in the deaths of hundreds of pets, including a 22-year-old dog. Thank them for accepting responsibility for their wrongdoing.
Success: Dynamite Ends Use of Angora Fur
A global clothing retailer has made the decision to stop supporting the cruel fur trade by banning the use of angora fur in its clothes. Sign this petition to thank Dynamite for making such a progressive decision.
Success: Another Major Retailer Bans Fur
Sierra Trading Post, a major Wyoming-based company, has decided to ban fur from all of its products. This is a huge step in the right direction for animal welfare. Take time to thank Sierra Trading Post for making this important decision.
Success: Restroom Rights of Transgender Individuals Protected
Transgender individuals’ right to use public restrooms that are consistent with their gender identity is now protected in Washington state. With many other states looking to prevent this sort of protection for transgender people, this is a huge step forward. Take time to thank the commission that is promoting and protecting transgender rights.
Success: Obama Administration Withdrawing Plans to Drill in Atlantic Ocean
The Obama administration has announced that it will withdraw plans to drill for oil and gas in the Atlantic Ocean. The decision comes after years of anxiety over whether Big Oil would be allowed to exploit our Eastern coastline for corporate profit. Show your support by applauding the decision.
Tell Mitch McConnell to Obey the Constitution
The President shall appoint new justices to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to the Constitution. Tell Senate Leader Mitch McConnell to do his job and allow a Supreme Court appointment.
Success: SeaWorld Will Never Again Breed Orcas
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.
Success: NFL Acknowledges Link Between Football, Brain Disease
The National Football League has admitted that its players are at risk of life-threatening brain injuries. Commend the league official who acknowledged this important health concern.
Help Children With Deadly Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease can cut young lives short, but with the right medical treatment children diagnosed with this dangerous illness can still thrive. Support giving sickle cell patients the help they need.
Help Kids Succeed in School
Education and early literacy can break the cycle of poverty, but too many children never get the support they need. Stand up for programs that help kids thrive in school.
Protect Social Security for Retirees
Millions of retirees rely on social security to make ends meet. Make the presidential candidates take a position on protecting social security, by asking how they would defend this important program at the next debate.
Promote Peace, Not War
Years spent waging failed wars have left us no safer than before, and created conditions that give rise to terrorist groups. Support real solutions to global conflict and an end to failed military policies.
Success: President Obama Bans Imported Products Made by Forced or Slave Labor
President Obama signed a law banning the importation of products made by slave or forced labor into the U.S. Applaud President Obama for taking a stand against forced labor and slave labor.
Success: USDA Drops Deadly Plan to Speed Up Chicken Processing
A proposal to increase in the speed of chicken processing lines has been dropped, thanks to public outcry. Celebrate community action against this inhumane proposal and the USDA’s abandonment of it.
Success: Fashion Brand Stopped Using Angora Fur
Every three months, angora rabbits on fur farms have their fur plucked or sheared from their bodies in order to be used in clothing. Many retailers have decided to end the use of angora fur. Sign this letter and thank this international fashion brand for ending its use of angora fur.
Success: FDA Will Start Testing for Dangerous Pesticide Residue
The Food and Drug Administration has decided to test foodstuffs for a potentially harmful chemical, glyphosate. Applaud this decision to protect the health and safety of Americans.
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.
