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Would You Want to Fly on a Plane Without at Least Two Pilots on the Flightdeck?

As someone deeply concerned about the safety of air travel, I am uneasy with the lack of transparency when it comes to the potential of single-pilot flights. Without mandatory advance notices, airlines and aircraft manufacturers may prioritize profits over people's lives. We need at least two highly-qualified and fully-rested individuals on the flight deck to protect innocent passengers and precious cargo, not just in emergencies but throughout the flight, monitoring all systems to ensure everyone can disembark the plane when it reaches its destination.Airlines should be required by law to prominently display a black box warning in advance for any flight leg that is being flown with only one pilot - or without any pilots - on the flight deck. All such flights and tickets should include prominent black box warnings twice before a flight is booked, requiring affirmative acceptance each time. A final third affirmative acceptance should be mandated before boarding.According to “Health in the Skies,” as reported in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science, “Prioritizing pilot health and safety can actually improve profitability in the aviation sector by reducing costs associated with absenteeism, turnover, and accidents.” (Published April 22nd, 2023: 10.7759/cureus.38000). This underscores how critical it is to have more than one set of highly-trained and well-rested eyes directly overseeing our flights.The authors concluded that a “holistic approach to health and safety in the aviation sector will ensure that pilots remain in peak condition, resulting in safer skies for all.”This petition calls upon lawmakers and aviation authorities worldwide to implement these changes as part of their commitment towards enhancing air travel safety standards. Please sign this petition if you believe in prioritizing passenger safety over profits.

Would You Want to Fly on a Plane Without at Least Two Pilots on the Flightdeck?

Save Our Suburbs -- STOP Albany's Urbanization Plan for Long Island

Albany lawmakers are at it again! For a third straight year, Albany lawmakers are pushing plans that would override local zoning laws put into place decades ago to protect the health, safety and character of our local communities. Under this proposal, dubbed the "Faith-based Affordable Housing Act," Albany legislators would immediately grant over 1,100 properties the ability to develop high-density housing apartment buildings. As part of this plan, developers will be able to build up to 52 units per acre on these properties, many of which are located in residential neighborhoods next to, or across from, single-family homes!We need your help to stop Albany's latest ill-conceived urbanization plan for Long Island.This push to urbanize our suburbs would not only threaten the existing character of our communities, but it would also negatively impact our suburban quality-of-life and immediately overburden our schools, infrastructure, emergency services, and more due to this massive population increase.Tell Albany legislators that you are opposed to this plan to override local zoning and stand with us as we make our voices heard!

Save Our Suburbs -- STOP Albany's Urbanization Plan for Long Island

Clean Air for Rosharon! Oppose the Permit for Julpit Concrete Batch Facility

Hi Neighbors,We have a serious issue regarding our neighborhood and the safety of ourselves and our families, if we don't take action Julpit, LLC will get away with building their cement batch facility next our neighborhood and affect the health and safety of surrounding neighborhoods and businesses.They have gone about things very sneakily and are pending permit approval to build the cement batch/rocking crushing facility in the area across the entrance to Huntington Place. According to the health department, living even five miles within a cement plant is considered VERY HAZARDOUS to humans and surrounding wildlife. They suggest living at least 20 miles away from areas containing these types of businesses. Yet, we are all about to live within 1 mile of this plant if we don't speak up and oppose this permit.Concrete batch plants produce dust, toxins and tons of pollution. This kind of pollution can cause serious health risks long-term.It can lead to heart and lung disease, as well as cancer and is known to affect lung development in children.It is known to trigger or worsen chronic diseases such as asthma, heart attack, bronchitis, and other respiratory problems.Has been associated with a higher risk for birth defects when pregnant people are exposed and countless other medical issues.Not only that but the constant noise pollution of an active cement crushing plant being so close to our homes will be a nuisance and eyesore to the surrounding areas and bring further traffic delays (semitrailers, concrete mixer trucks, etc).We have until May 8th to protest this decision and we really have to fight for our health and safety! This effects the surrounding communities: Huntington Place, Southern Colony, Caldwell Ranch, Sienna Point, Glendale Lakes and schools within the subdivisions1. PLEASE visit the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) website (Add Your Comments to the Pending Permit) to comment on the proposal for permit #1744192. SIGN this petition and call/email our local and state representatives to make your concerns known:Congressman - Al Green, (713) 383-92342440 Texas Parkway, Suite 115,Missouri City, TX 77489Representative - Ron Reynolds, (281) 208-35742440 Texas Parkway, Suite 102,Missouri City, TX 77489State Board of Education, District 7- Ms. Julie Pickren (361) 585-43893422 Business Center Dr., Suite 106-7,Pearland, TX 77584Julie.Pickren@tea.texas.govSenator - Borris L. Miles, (281) 261-23602440 Texas Parkway, Suite 110,Missouri City, TX 77489borris.miles@senate.texas.govSenator - John Cornyn 713-572-3337.5300 Memorial DriveSuite 710 Houston, TX 77007Senator - Ted Cruz (713) 718-3057Mickey Leland Federal Bldg. 1919 Smith St., Suite 9047Houston, TX 77002southeast_texas@cruz.senate.gov

Clean Air for Rosharon! Oppose the Permit for Julpit Concrete Batch Facility

Demand the Resignation of Representative Tom Woods for hom*ophobic Remarks

As an LGBTQ resident of Oklahoma, I am deeply disturbed and frightened by the public remarks made by our representative, Tom Woods. His derogatory comments labeling LGBTQ individuals as "filth" have not only caused emotional harm but also foster a hostile environment that threatens our safety. This issue became tragically personal when Nex Benedict, a nonbinary 16-year-old student in Owasso public schools, was killed in a hate crime.This incident is not isolated. According to the FBI's 2019 Hate Crime Statistics report, hate crimes based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity accounted for nearly 20% of all reported hate crimes in the United States (FBI.gov) despite making up just 7% of the population. It is unacceptable that such prejudice exists within our society and even more so within our leadership.Tom Woods' harmful rhetoric contributes to this climate of fear and intolerance. His words are not just offensive; they are dangerous and incite violence against vulnerable communities like ours.We demand his immediate resignation from his position as representative. We deserve leaders who will stand up for all citizens regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.Please sign this petition to show your support for equality and respect for all Oklahomans. Together we can send a clear message that bigotry has no place in our state's leadership or anywhere else.

Demand the Resignation of Representative Tom Woods for hom*ophobic Remarks

Imprison Police Operator Donna Reneau

Debra Stevens, 47, had been delivering newspapers in the early hours of August 24 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, when she accidentally drove into rising flood waters that swept her SUV off the road. Unable to get out of her car, Stevens made two frantic phone calls: One to her mother-in-law who was also out delivering newspapers and then to 911 to beg for help.Operator Donna Reneau took that call at 4:38am. Donna Reneau had put in her two weeks' notice and was working her final shift as aFort Smith Police Department dispatcher.The horrific 911 audio has revealed Donna Reneau lecturing the distraught woman who feared for her life after driving into flood waters and telling her to 'shut up' in the moments before she drowned.We call for the investigation and criminal prosecution of Donna Reneau for her crimes of negligence and ignoring this woman's pleas for help as she drowned in her vehicle in the flood waters. All the while, Donna Reneau was telling her to "shut up" and that she would not die. Debra Stevens did die. We call on Fort Smith Police Department and Fort Smith city officials to investigate and prosecute Donna Reneau for these crimes that led to this woman's death in failing to do her job.The Fort Smith Police Department are sweeping this under the table and refusing to take any criminal action against their employee who failed to do her job and caused a death as a result. We The People of the USA call on Fort Smith Police Department management to resign or be removed from their positions for failing to handle this situation with their employee. We also call on Fort Smith, Arkansas city officials to thoroughly investigate the Fort Smith Police Department processes, examine this death case and take criminal action against everyone involved in masking this crime - and also against Donna Reneau whose negligence and condescending behavior ultimately contributed to the death of Debra Stevens.Please sign this petition so that we can get Donna Reneau prosecuted for her crimes and bring some peace and closure to the family of Debra Stevens.The 911 call was in EXCESS of 20 minutes.https://www.dailycelebuk.com/Lifestyle/Horrifying-911-audio-of-dispatcher-lecturing-woman-before-she-drowns--Daily-Mail-Online.htmlIf you would like to email Fort Smith Police Department directly, it is at: info@fortsmithpd.org

Imprison Police Operator Donna Reneau

Tell Congress to End VA’s Taxpayer-Funded Kitten Experiments and Adopt Out the Survivors!

"The Veterans Administration is doing things to cats that would land an individual in jail, and you’re paying for it." -NEVADA CURRENTA new White Coat Waste Project (WCW) investigation reveals the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is purchasing, crippling, and killing 6-month-old kittens in secret government labs, and forcing you to pay for it.The VA has wasted more than $11.1 million taxpayer dollars so far on these brutal experiments:splitting cats’ spines openimplanting them with remote-controlled devicesinserting “fake poop” into their anusesremoving their brains... all on your dime.Through the Freedom of Information Act, WCW’s investigators have uncovered photographic and video evidence of the barbaric experiments, conducted at taxpayer-funded VA labs in Cleveland, Louisville, and Los Angeles.We’ve exposed kittens who have names and histories, which are detailed in records we obtained.Kittens like Copper, described as "active, friendly, playful to personnel," who was cut up and implanted with a remote-controlled device to make him urinate on demand. Copper could’ve been adopted out, but cruel government white coats killed him just before his second birthday.Now, following our investigation, Congress is demanding answers. Led by Waste Warriors Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Army veteran Brian Mast (R-FL), 30 lawmakers from both sides of the aisle signed a letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie expressing their “grave concerns about painful and outdated cat testing.” Rep. Mast is, in fact, one of seven veterans who signed the letter. And the media is also taking notice.The VA is slated to buy and kill more cats just like Copper soon. This is not a drill: we’ve gotten hold of the authorization documents, purchase orders, and receipts.WCW has made historic steps to find, expose, and defund the VA’s wasteful dog experiments. We’ve also shut down the government’s largest cat lab, the USDA’s notorious “kitten slaughterhouse,” and adopted the survivors into loving homes.With your help, we’ll knock this one out next. Let’s “cut the crap” and send these VA kitten experiments to the litter box!Please sign and share to END the VA’s cruel, wasteful, and unnecessary kitten crippling experiments — and make the VA retire out the survivors!Thank you,Anthony BellottiFounder and PresidentWhite Coat Waste Project

Tell Congress to End VA’s Taxpayer-Funded Kitten Experiments and Adopt Out the Survivors!

DEMAND CHANGE TO HELP HOMELESS CATS

Every day, friendly, domesticated house cats are victims of neglect and abandonment. To no fault of their own, they are thrown outside and forced to survive in often hostile environments. Most shelters are overcrowded while some don’t accept cats, leaving TNRM (trap/neuter/return/manage) as the only solution to humanely address the overpopulation of homeless cats.As “pets/companion animals” they are protected by laws requiring food, shelter and vet care yet are denied those basic necessities when they acquire the label “community” or “homeless” cats. Unfortunately one many misconceptions is that “community cats” are feral and able to survive on their own when in reality the majority of homeless cats in suburban areas were once house pets, many whom couldn’t survive without assistance.Ky. Rev. Stat. § 525.130 outlaws various forms of intentional or wanton mistreatment of animals, including:⦁ abandonment⦁ mutilation or torture⦁ beating, and⦁ not providing adequate food, drink, space, or veterinary care.This petition is to repeal the following Kenton County Ordinances enforced by both Kenton County Animal Control (90.60) and Code Enforcement (Chapter 92 Nuisance/General) to make them reasonable and ethical for both homeless cats and the residents it serves. The current Kenton County ordinances are in direct conflict with the state's animal cruelty laws:90.60.E.2 Uneaten food must be picked up within an hour- Large colonies of cats cannot eat within an hour timeframe. In addition to a hierarchy amongst cat colonies that determines the order in which they eat, homeless cats face a multitude of challenges, including but not limited to, dogs running off leash, harassment by neighbors, stolen or contaminated food and inclimate weather.Hungry cats encourage “nuisance” behavior that residents often complain about (aggression, getting into trash, etc).If cats who’ve become dependent on the food provided to them do not eat, that is neglect and cruelty.90.60.E.4 Encourage cats to stay away from people such as by feeding away from streets and public sidewalks- Asking they not be provided food or shelter to “keep them away from people” is illogical. These are homeless animals on heavy populated city streets. The outside is their home and animals roam.90.56 (3) A caretaker shall not utilize government owned or public property in conjunction with the Trap-Neuter-Return program without obtaining a proper permit or other written consent or permission- Homeless cats inhabiting cat shelters placed on vacant lots, city alleys and even privately owed residential homes are considered a nuisance, per Kenton County agencies. The Community Cat program was adopted by Kenton County to solve a county wide problem. Its ordinances should align with creating a successful TNR program, which includes allowing community cats to utilize public areas and vacant properties being maintained by the city.There will always be some residents who complain about homeless cats but many of these complaints can be resolved through education about the benefits of aTNRM program, deterrents and by county agencies encouraging civil dialogue with neighbors. An effective community cat program is dependent on volunteer support. Without logical and effective ordinances, agencies are working against those people helping the cats. Ineffective ordinances create adversaries among community members. Ordinances should work with them and not against them.Life on the street is difficult enough without creating obstacles to basic necessities. By signing this petition, you agree that these ordinances are not an effective or humane solution for community cats and need to be repealed.

DEMAND CHANGE TO HELP HOMELESS CATS

Demand Crucial humanitarian aid to Tigray!

There is an urgent humanitarian crisis unfolding in northern Ethiopia that requires immediate action. The Tigray region is being devastated by a man-made famine resulting from the two-year Tigray war. Over 600,000 civilians have been killed, with 408,000 deaths caused specifically by starvation and food insecurity.The famine is rapidly worsening. More and more people are dying every day, yet the world is unaware. During the war, humanitarian aid was blocked from entering Tigray. Vital crops were destroyed by soldiers, followed by locust infestations. This famine could surpass the one in 1977 that killed millions.Innocent women and children are suffering the most. We cannot stand by and allow this to continue. Please sign this petition to demand crucial humanitarian access and aid be allowed into Tigray before the death toll rises even higher. The international community must act now to provide food, medicine, and other life-saving resources.Every signature counts to help the people of Tigray. This is a completely preventable crisis if we raise our voices in solidarity. Please sign today to compel action where it's needed .Im writing this because this is something I care about deeply and it won’t happen without the support of people like you. Starting a petition isn’t something I would normally do, but I was moved to do so because I’m sick of seeing innocent Tigrayan children die everyday . I know I’m not alone and together we can make this change happen. Please sign and share!The united nations needs to act now! If they don’t millions of Tigrayan civilians including children will die and we can’t let that happen. I started a petition because I knew if we all came together we could make this happen! Please take just a minute to sign and share today.https://amp.dw.com/en/ethiopia-tigray-famine-crisis-residents-call-for-aid/a-67701012https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68061876.amp

Demand Crucial humanitarian aid to Tigray!

“UPDATED” Abolish the United States Government

Petition to Abolish the United States Government and Establish a New GovernmentTo: The Citizens of the United StatesWe, the undersigned citizens of the United States, petition for the complete abolition of the current United States government, including all elected officials, and for the establishment of a new government that upholds our Constitution and prioritizes the interests of the people, not for profit!We, the undersigned citizens of the United States of America, with a deep sense of responsibility and concern for the future of our nation, hereby submit this petition to address the grave issues of corruption and treason that have plagued our government.We hold these truths to be self-evident: that a just and free society cannot thrive under a government that is riddled with corruption, and that no government officials, regardless of their position, are above the law. The principles upon which our great nation was founded are being undermined by the very individuals entrusted to protect and uphold them.Furthermore, we have witnessed actions that can only be described as treasonous. Our elected officials, whose duty is to safeguard the interests of the American people, have been found engaging in acts that compromise national security and align themselves with foreign entities that seek to harm the United States. Such betrayals of our country demand urgent and decisive action.In light of the severity of these charges and the deep-rooted nature of corruption within the government, we, the undersigned, humbly request the following measures be taken:Immediate establishment of an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate and document the extent of corruption and treason within the government.Swift and fair trials for all individuals found to be involved in corrupt activities or acts of treason, ensuring that no one is above the law, regardless of their position or influence.The implementation of comprehensive and transparent electoral and campaign finance reforms to safeguard against future corruption and ensure that the will of the people is heard and respected.Strengthening whistleblower protections to encourage individuals within the government to come forward and expose corruption without fear of retaliation.A pledge from all elected officials to uphold the principles of honesty, integrity, and loyalty to the United States, committing to serve the people above all else. All elected officials should voluntarily submit to a lie detector test to ensure they are honest and true to the American People.We, the signatories of this petition, recognize that the journey to rid our government of corruption and treason will be arduous, but we firmly believe it is necessary to preserve the Constitutional Republic's ideals upon which our nation was built. We call on all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, to unite in this cause and demand accountability from our elected representatives.Proposed Steps:1. Abolishment of Current Government: We call for the dissolution of all branches of the federal government, including the Presidency, Congress, and Judiciary.2. Establishment of an Interim Transition Council: A non-partisan interim council comprised of respected individuals from diverse backgrounds will be established to oversee the transition period and ensure continuity of essential services.3. Constitutional Convention: A Constitutional Convention will be convened, this convention will be open and inclusive, allowing for broad participation from citizens across the nation.4. Implementing Term Limits: The New Government will include strict term limits for all elected officials at the federal level. No elected official shall serve in the same position for longer than the term of a United States President (currently four years), to prevent the entrenchment of power and encourage fresh perspectives and ideas.5. Ensuring Representation: The New Government will be designed to ensure fair and equal representation of all citizens, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status.6. Adoption of Checks and Balances: Robust checks and balances will be incorporated into the new governmental structure to prevent abuse of power and promote accountability.7. Transparent Electoral Process: Election procedures will be reformed to enhance transparency, eliminate gerrymandering, and protect against foreign interference.8. Protection of Civil Liberties: The New Government will seek to explicit protections for civil liberties, including freedom of speech, assembly, and press, as well as safeguards against unwarranted surveillance and discrimination.Conclusion:We urge all concerned citizens to support this petition and join us in demanding fundamental change to restore a government that truly serves the interests of the American people. Let us come together to forge a new path forward and reclaim the Constitutional republic principles upon which our nation was founded.Signed,[Your Name][City, State, Zip Code]

“UPDATED” Abolish the United States Government

Ithaca College Disclosure and Divestment from Israel

On March 29, 2024, the Ithaca College Students for Palestine executive board sat down with President Cornish and Vice President Prunty to discuss our demands regarding the ongoing genocide in occupied Palestine. We demanded that the Ithaca College administration disclose our financial ties to the Israeli apartheid state and divest from any companies that have ties to Israel or provide them with funds or weapons. Our demands were categorically rejected by the IC administration.President Cornish insisted that we could not divest from Israel due to Executive Order 157 (2016) which prohibits "affected [New York] state entities" from severing ties with the Israeli government or Israeli companies. This Executive Order DOES NOT explicitly name universities as "affected state entities" and, therefore, does not apply to Ithaca College.Since this meeting with President Cornish, schools across New York state -- both public and private -- have voted to divest, passed divestment referendums, or begun the divestment process.President Cornish is willingly hiding behind legal jargon and red tape to avoid accountability to her constituents: the IC student body. We will not allow the IC administration to continue their "neutrality" and silence on genocide, and we will not allow President Cornish to continue avoiding her responsibility to Ithaca College students, alumni, and faculty. President Cornish is perpetuating an act of violence in her refusal to comply with these demands: violence against the Palestinian students at IC and violence against people suffering in Gaza at the hands of an apartheid government funded by our tuition.We are asking you, as members of the IC community, to sign this petition and show President Cornish, Vice President Prunty, and all of Ithaca College's administration that IC students, alumni, and faculty emphatically support the call for divestment.

Ithaca College Disclosure and Divestment from Israel

Fire Heath Denison

There has been many issues this school year since principal, Heath Denison, has been in charge. From ideas of removing and changing homecoming and peprally traditions(trying to alter traditional homecoming court suits and homecoming dresses that have always been acceptable.no slits,off shoulders,lace up backs etc. basically little to no skin showing which is MOST modern style dresses these days.) to now, Derek White and Michael Duke being relieved of athletic duties with no real explanation. They weren’t given a warning or the option to step down.They were told Immediately after the firings, Lasalle Parish Schools facebook page created a post with the job opportunities available AND turned off the comments to prevent the protesting against this situation, as if it was just no big deal!! Too much nonsense has happened in this school system with Heath Denison!!https://www.facebook.com/share/NF7R6dPo8wbh4gLF/?mibextid=cR73hX{Copied from Sissy Dukes Facebook page} “On Monday, April 22nd, Michael was terminated as head baseball coach and Derek as head football and athletic director. They are both “hometown” boys and have given their lives to this community and this school system. The only explanation they were given for their dismissal was their programs were stagnant and the principal wanted to move in a different direction. Michael’s 10 year record is as follows:54 district wins and 22 losses, 141 total wins, 6 district runners up, 2 district championships, 2 quarter final appearances, 2 semi final appearances, 1 state championship. Remember, during that 10 years, one year was shut totally down for COVID. Very impressive! I don’t know all of Derek’s stats, but I do know that he has 106 total wins in football and at least 2 district championships; he also has 6 playoff wins. He has had at least 8 season wins 3 times and 2 -7 win seasons. Since 1952 (excluding the period from 1974-1980 for which I have no records) LaSalle High School has had 346 wins in football. Derek is credited with 106 of those wins. Very impressive! Again this is according to MY calculations and records. While the stats of these 2 coaches are very impressive, they only tell half the story. They have been good citizens, good leaders, good role models, good fathers, and just all around good Christian men.”It has also been rumored that Denison is trying to take away the Topkats dance team.These changes are unfair and there needs to be a stop to this! We need a new principal in Lasalle High School that will take care of these students and faculty who keep the school spirit alive! Lasalle High School will be a ghost town soon if none of these issues end! So I ask you to sign this petition to help us make a change in Lasalle Community and School!

Fire Heath Denison

Free Rickie Slaughter

Rickie Slaughter has been wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit and has been unjustly serving time in prison for the past 15 years.In 2004, an unfortunate series of events happened where someone was robbed at gunpoint and was shot in the face. The perpetrators of that heinous crime are still free today, Rickie, on the other hand, is paying the price for being wrongfully tried.At his trial, Rickie was subject to prosecutorial misconduct that misled a jury into thinking that he was guilty. The prosecutors in his trial withheld evidence that would have proved Rickie's innocence about when the incident happened. That evidence, a 911 call, happened at the same time people testified that Rickie was on the other side of town. Instead, the prosecutors created a false narrative that Rickie drove from one side of town to the other and deliberately caused the attempted murder. This false narrative would have been impossible to tell if the 911 dispatch report was presented to the jury.Additionally, Rickie was subject to racial profiling in a photo line-up presented to witnesses. During the investigation, there were two sets of photo line-ups. In the first, Rickie was the only person whose photograph was made to stand out. This resulted in Rickie being misidentified in this photo line-up, which prosecutors told the jury about. In the second photo line-up, there was no tampering with Rickie's picture, and as a result, Rickie was not identified. However, the prosecutor DID NOT present this evidence to the jury at trial, once again depraving Rickie of a fair trial guaranteed by our Constitution.Fortunately, Rickie may have a second chance. He has ongoing federal court hearings where this evidence has been brought to light, in which he is asking a federal judge to order a new trial at which this newfound evidence proving Rickie's innocence can be presented to a jury. We need our community to stand up for what's right, so please sign this petition and help demand that Rickie is given a new trial in which he can fairly present new evidence of his actual innocence. Innocent men should not be convicted for crimes that they did not commit. And prosecutors need to be held accountable when they do not release evidence that would have proven a man's innocence.Thank you for signing this petition and supporting Rickie. Please encourage others to do the same and check out justiceforrickieslaughter.com.

Free Rickie Slaughter

Support UVA Jewish students who are being harassed and Israel

AN OPEN LETTER FROM CONCERNED CHRISTIAN AND JEWISH ALUMNI, PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND FRIENDS IN SUPPORT OF UVA JEWISH STUDENTS AND ISRAELMarch 8, 2024Dear President Ryan, Provost Baucom, Vice President of Student Affairs Bonner, Dean of Students Acampora, and the Board of Visitors:On October 7, Hamas invaded Israel and brutally murdered over 1,200 innocent men, women, and children. Scores more were mercilessly tortured, gang raped, beheaded, and burned alive. Hamas kidnapped over 240 including infants, elderly, men, and women. The majority of these hostages remain captive in inhuman conditions and are subject to daily torture and sexual assault. In response to these horrific attacks, Israel did what any other country would do: it fought back to defend itself and to rescue the hostages. Those students and faculty who support Hamas are condoning a terrorist organization whose core premise is the destruction of Israel and the eradication of the Jews worldwide. Below are direct quotes from “The Covenant of Hamas”:· “Israel will exist and will continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it, just as it obliterated others before it.”· “The Day of Judgment will not come about until Moslems fight Jews and kill them. Then, the Jews will hide behind rocks and trees, and the rocks and trees will cry out: 'O Moslem, there is a Jew hiding behind me, come and kill him.”· “There is no solution for the Palestinian problem except by Jihad. Initiatives, proposals, and international conferences are but a waste of time, an exercise in futility.”· “The [Peace] initiatives, so-called peaceful solutions, and international conferences are in contradiction to the principles of the Islamic Resistance Movement. Those conferences are no more than a means to appoint the infidels as arbitrators in the lands of Islam.”The Students for Justice in Palestine at UVA are in direct violation of two Commonwealth of Virginia laws:1) Prohibition against the wearing of masks, dating back to the KKK days; and2) Overt support of a designated terrorist organization, Hamas, which is expressly prohibited.President Ryan and his Administration for those two reasons alone should have taken action against SJP. He now knows they are also openly persecuting Jewish students and has done nothing.The Grounds have not been spared this tsunami of antisemitism. Jewish students and faculty have been harassed. They have been forced to remove and hide their religious garb and jewelry. Antisemitic faculty have held indoctrination events where speakers have questioned whether the beheadings, immolations, and gang rapes of October 7 are immoral. Other faculty have encouraged students, in writing, to join Jew-haters in a foreign-led boycott of Israel (BDS), an act prohibited by law in 37 states and by the federal government. Students and non-students have marched across Grounds, wearing masks in blatant violation of Virginia law (§ 18.2-422), chanting slogans calling for the ethnic cleansing of half the world’s Jewish population. University-chartered student groups that advocated for a referendum in support of an economic boycott of the only Jewish-majority nation have repeatedly violated University election policies. Faculty have violated UVA’s faculty political policy to support antisemitic activities. Despite UVA’s robust response in other incidents of prejudice towards other minority groups in the past, the UVA Administration’s response to antisemitic acts on Grounds has been silent. The attempt to brush the overt antisemitism at UVA under the rug has occurred at all levels. Despite student groups breaking VA’s law that prohibits masking to conceal one’s identity in broad daylight, the UVA police refuse to arrest anyone, and Student Affairs refuses to ban the University-chartered groups from Grounds. Faculty who cancel classes to encourage students to participate in antisemitic events are not punished. Organizations that violate election rules are permitted to continue with their referendum campaign unabated. Board of Visitors members who demand that these issues be discussed in open session are threatened by the Rector. The president has failed to acknowledge antisemitism on Grounds, much less condemn it. In a disturbing act that seems to have been engineered to mock calls for action, President Ryan appointed two faculty members to a religious diversity task force who have said October 7 needs to be viewed in “context.”The signatories to this petition unequivocally support the rights of Jews to protection from discrimination and harassment at UVA. We commit to solidarity with our Jewish friends and allies in Israel, across the world, and on our campuses. We condemn the faculty and students who demonstrate against Israel and call for a ceasefire that allows Hamas to regroup and attack Israel again.We will end with a demand. President Ryan, you know the facts. Jewish students are being harassed and threatened. Don’t just provide vacuous platitudes to these students, parents, and alumni who are demanding immediate action be taken. Protect the UVA Jewish community and prosecute those students who are violating the University standards of conduct. The time for moral equivocation is over. Take action now.18th-century British Parliamentarian Sir Edmund Burke said it best: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” President Ryan, your motto is to make UVA “great and good.” Follow through on this promise and do something to stop anti-Semitism on the Grounds of Mr. Jefferson’s University. Immediately.Here are two key links that provide pertinent background for this: 1) Background history of the Hamas-Israeli conflict: https://thejeffersoncouncil.com/app/uploads/2024/03/Background-history-of-the-Hamas-Israeli-conflict.pdf 2) Transcript of the UVA Jewish parents and students with President Ryan and other senior administrators: https://thejeffersoncouncil.com/app/uploads/2024/03/Parent-Student-UVA-Administrator-2-14-2024-Antisemitism-Meeting.pdfSincerely,Thomas M. NealeCollege ‘74K. Stewart EvansCollege ’68; Law ‘72NOTE: The co-signatories are alumni, students, and friends of all faiths who support the UVA Jewish community and Israel

Support UVA Jewish students who are being harassed and Israel

Petition to keep Kathy Buszkiewicz and Matthew Hollern at CIA

On April 5th, devastating news was shared from the Dean of Faculty, Greg Watts, at the Cleveland Institute of Art, that Kathy Buszkiewicz and Matthew Hollern will be leaving CIA at the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year due to “sustainability reasons”. For students and alumni of the Jewelry + Metals department, learning that two CIA’s most influential professors are not leaving on their own accord is heartbreaking. Kathy and Matthew are foundational not only to Craft and Design but also to the history of CIA and have both held various leadership positions that helped support the school and the student body for 40 and 34 years, respectively.This petition is to ask the Cleveland Institute of Art to reconsider its decision to eliminate two integral faculty positions in the Jewelry + Metals concentration. We believe this decision will be catastrophic to the educational experience of students in Jewelry + Metals, Craft, and the school as a whole. Matthew and Kathy bring many decades of hands-on experience and material knowledge to every class they teach. In a discipline as steeped in historical and technical knowledge as jewelry and metalsmithing, their experience is critical and invaluable. Considering the vast scope of the jewelry field, no one faculty member can ever hope to properly cover all tools, materials, and skills: from soldering to lost wax casting, engraving, stone setting, acid etching, metal plating, chasing and repousse, 3D modeling and printing, the list goes on. Leaving a single faculty member to cover all bases, we express grave concern about the future of the concentration and the Craft department as a whole. We believe the value of a Craft education will be undoubtedly lessened if this decision stands. For these reasons, we ask that CIA reconsider its decision, preserving the opportunity for its students to receive an education from professors who have instructed and encouraged so many world-class artists, designers, and makers.Craft is a foundational field in the fine and applied arts, with a long and respectable history at CIA. Since 1882, The Silversmith, Enamel, and Jewelry + Metals departments have shaped the skills and creative thinking of students who went on to achieve successful careers in teaching, research, galleries, and design firms, using their craft knowledge in fields spanning a large variety of creative mediums. Over the past 40 years, so many of these successful alumni were taught by Kathy and Matthew during their time at CIA.We do not see the choice that CIA is making as beneficial to the creative or technical education of current or future students in any way. If Kathy or Matthew have impacted you, shaped your educational experiences, expanded your horizons, and supported and encouraged you during and after your time at CIA, please sign this petition that will be shared with administration and the school. Besides this petition, please also send your own letters and stories supporting Kathy and Matthew to the Dean of Faculty, Greg Watts (gwatts@cia.edu), and voice your concern to CIA’s administration directly.CEO/President of CIA: https://www.cia.edu/contact/user/kathryn-heidemannEmail from Greg Watts:"As some of you will recall, CIA announced the creation of the Craft + Design major in 2021. This move combined the three craft majors—Ceramics, Glass and Jewelry + Metals— with an intent to offer students a modern framework to pursue their passions in contemporary craft. The Craft + Design major officially started in the 2022–23 academic year, and since then, the department has successfully implemented its refined curriculum and transitioned to its new structure.With that transition nearing an end, we conducted an analysis of the number of Craft + Design courses compared to the number of full-time faculty. This was a necessary and responsible step for us to take, and the results were clear: At this time it is no longer sustainable for CIA to have five ranked faculty positions in Craft + Design.Three of those faculty positions are in the Jewelry + Metals concentration. Based on this imbalance, we've made the difficult decision to eliminate the two positions, those currently held by Kathy Buszkiewicz and Matthew Hollern. This change will take effect at the end of the 2023–24 fiscal year.It isn't easy to share this news. Kathy and Matthew have helped shape the careers—and lives—of CIA students for 40 and 34 years, respectively. They are both distinguished educators, and their dedication to teaching has earned them CIA's prestigious Viktor Schreckengost Teaching Excellence Award. They are also accomplished and innovative artists, and over the years, their contributions to our college have been truly valued. We thank them for everything they've done for CIA.We realize this unfortunate news likely comes as a surprise. We also realize that an announcement about position eliminations might lead to questions about CIA's future—especially in light of Notre Dame College's recently announced closure and reported budget woes at nearby Baldwin Wallace University, Lake Erie College and Lakeland Community College.On behalf of CIA's administration, I want to make clear to our community that this announcement should not—and does not—signal that we are in the same position as these other Northeast Ohio schools. Instead, today's message is an intent to be transparent about a difficult but necessary department-specific decision and how it affects two admired and respected faculty members.Kathy and Matthew have left their marks on CIA. In the weeks ahead, we hope you'll join us in sharing gratitude for the many ways in which they've shaped CIA and molded generations of Jewelry + Metals students.Sincerely, Greg WattsVice President of Academic Affairs + Dean of Faculty"

Petition to keep Kathy Buszkiewicz and Matthew Hollern at CIA

Approve GS-441524 Drug for Feline Infectious Peritonitis Treatment

I am a cat owner, and like many others, my life has been touched by the devastating impact of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). This viral disease is caused by a mutation of the common feline coronavirus. Without treatment, it's incurable and 100% fatal.Gilead Sciences, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, invented and patented GS-441524 - a drug that could potentially save thousands - if not millions - of cats' lives every day. However, they have refused to license this drug for animal use due to fears that its similarity to Remdesivir could interfere with the human drug's FDA-approval process - originally intended for Ebola.This decision leaves countless cats at risk of losing their lives to an otherwise treatable disease. It is heartbreaking for cat owners like myself who are left feeling helpless as we watch our beloved pets suffer.We understand the importance of human healthcare but believe that animal health should not be compromised in this process. We urge Gilead Sciences Inc., to reconsider their stance on GS-441524.By approving this drug for veterinary use, we can give hope to hundreds of thousands of pet owners worldwide and save countless feline lives from FIP.Please sign this petition urging Gilead Sciences Inc., and the FDA to approve GS-441524 for animal use.

Approve GS-441524 Drug for Feline Infectious Peritonitis Treatment

Petition to Boycott SUNY Stony Brook University and Demand Leadership Resignations

We, the undersigned, unite in calling for a boycott of SUNY Stony Brook University and the immediate resignation of President Maurie McInnis, VP of Student Affairs Rick Gatteau, and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Judith Browne Clarke. Our demand for boycott arises from the unjust detention, abuse, and arrest of students exercising their First Amendment right to protest against the atrocities in Palestine.The University leadership's failure to protect student rights and safety is evident in the recent events where 38 students have been arrested. Rather than fostering an environment where students can engage in peaceful protest, the leadership has allowed for the intimidation and abuse of students by enabling police presence on campus to suppress dissent.We refuse to support an institution that prioritizes silencing voices over upholding fundamental rights and values. Therefore, we urge all stakeholders to refrain from donating any funds, attending university events, or participating in any activities affiliated with SUNY Stony Brook University until meaningful change occurs.Furthermore, we call for the reinstatement of all students suspended for participating in the protests. Their right to peacefully express their beliefs should not result in punitive measures by the university administration.In addition to the boycott, we demand the immediate resignation of President Maurie McInnis, VP Rick Gatteau, and Director Judith Browne Clarke. Their failure to uphold the principles of freedom of speech, student welfare, and accountability is unacceptable and undermines the integrity of our institution.Join us in solidarity as we demand justice for the detained students, accountability from university leadership, and a commitment to upholding the values of democracy, free expression, and human rights. Sign this petition to boycott SUNY Stony Brook University and demand the resignations of those responsible for the disregard of student rights and safety, as well as the reinstatement of suspended students.

Petition to Boycott SUNY Stony Brook University and Demand Leadership Resignations

Broken Justice - Corruption in Broad Daylight in Family Court

A Congressional Investigation is BADLY Needed into Family Court Practices. This is overdue!Hi,I am Mamadou, and this is my story. In 1985, I immigrated to the United States with the noble pursuit of the American Dream. Through years of dedicated effort, I attained a culmination of achievements, acquiring degrees and expertise in diverse fields such as math, chemistry, pharmacy, healthcare administration, and even contributing to the development of a clinical intervention software in 1998, when the World Wide Web was only 5 years old. Alongside these accomplishments, I built a business in nutritional supplements. However, my story took a disheartening turn as it intersected with a justice system led astray by the manipulations of a bitter and vindictive ex-wife, morally bankrupt attorneys, and a corrupt judge.I, however, refuse to be broken by the system that has failed me. Faced with injustice within the legal system and feeling a lack of recourse elsewhere, I am compelled to bring my case to the COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION. In this endeavor, I am wholeheartedly dedicated to not only filing this PETITION, but also to recounting my story within the pages of a new book: BROKEN JUSTICE. I kindly urge you to PLEASE, SIGN AND SHARE my petition. With your help, we can aspire to bring about legislative changes to hopefully improve the legal process, ultimately benefiting the families navigating the complexities of a very flawed Family Court system.By joining forces, we aim to hold the system accountable and advocate for legislative changes that can improve the legal process, ensuring better service for the families it serves.In the USA, the Family Court system operates as a HIGHLY LUCRATIVE BUSINESS. The only winners in these courts are the attorneys. This is not what it was intended to be. Let's change it! Please sign and SHARE my petition.The rule of law dictates that every individual must be treated equally by the law, regardless of their social standing or personal connections. The court's decision should be solely based on the issues presented before it, without any bias or favoritism. In my FAMILY COURT case, the judge was both a player and a judge!!!Our justice system is not infallible. Instances of judicial misconduct can erode the public's trust in the courts, which ultimately undermines the legitimacy of the institution. The confidence of the American people in the justice system is declining rapidly, and this erosion of trust presents an existential crisis for our society.My goal here is to lobby the U.S. Congress for the introduction of:a required continuing education addressing professional misconduct for Family Law attorneys.an adequate case management system and ethical and technical training for attorneys and judges in Family Law.an easier way to reportprofessional misconduct to the appropriate professional authority.an attorney earnings cap in certain cases of Domestic Relation.Please sign and SHARE my petition to make dealing with Family Court an easier experience and remove obstacles that unjustly wrong many good parents and reward attorneys with exorbitant earnings. Please read my story here. Please watch all my videos hereMamadou Diakité

Broken Justice - Corruption in Broad Daylight in Family Court

Support the Campaign for Corrective Clemency

The Campaign for Corrective Clemency seeks to convince Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to exercise his executive clemency powers in an expansive manner to address the historical harms and injustices of mass incarceration, and thereby bring the state one step closer to being the beacon of humanity he said he seeks to turn Illinois into. With thousands of men and women in Illinois currently sentenced to death-by-incarceration, it's time for Governor Pritzker to use his powers to rectify the past injustices from which thousands of people continue to suffer.In Illinois, the Governor possesses an essentially unreviewable power to grant clemency that is checked only by his own conscience. This gives him the ability to grant clemency to large groups of people, even if they haven't formally applied for clemency via the normal Illinois Prisoner Review Board process. We are calling on the Governor to use that power to do two things:1. Grant everyone currently serving a sentence of Life-Without-Parole (LWOP) or de facto LWOP (40 years or more) parole eligibility after serving 15 or 20 years in prison; and2. Grant everyone currently serving a number of years subject to the Truth-In-Sentencing (TIS) provisions a partial commutation/pardon on that portion of their sentence and order the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to recalculate all such sentences under the 50% (day-for-day good time) standard, effectively abolishing TIS for anyone currently in prison.The Governor would be more than justified in doing so. Mass incarceration in Illinois is both a product and producer of countless historical harms and injustices inflicted upon people who come into contact with Illinois' criminal legal system. A legal system rife with racial, political, and constitutional injustices feeds a prison system full of people whose continued incarceration serves no penological objective once they already have served a significant amount of time in prison and pose no threat to society.The sheer amount of systemic injustices and historical harms means no one currently in prison serving a long sentence has escaped unscathed.Unfortunately, Illinois' General Assembly has failed to act to address the vast majority of these injustices, and even when it does, it refuses to pass retroactive legislation; meaning legislators will acknowledge the injustice, and protect people who commit crimes in the future, but refuse to provide any relief to the victims of the prior unjust law or policy. They do so solely for political reasons, thereby playing politics with people's lives.We hereby call on Gov. Pritzker to use his power to bring relief to the over-incarcerated.Gov. Pritzker would not be the first Illinois governor to use blanket clemency to cure an injustice. For example, Gov. Ryan commuted the sentences of all 167 people on death row due to the injustices inherent in the implementation of the death penalty. Just as Gov. Ryan cleared Illinois' former death row, Gov. Pritzker should clear Illinois' "slow-death row".Blanket clemency was the humane thing to do then and it is the humane thing to do now.

Support the Campaign for Corrective Clemency

End Happy The Elephant's 10 Years of Solitary Confinement

The Bronx Zoo has been given the shameful title of the 5th worst zoo for elephants in the country.The New York Times calls Happy the Bronx Zoo’s loneliest elephant. That’s because this highly intelligent and social being is one of the only zoo elephants in the entire United States who is being held alone. And it looks like her living conditions won’t change anytime soon unless we do something about it.I am asking you, my fellow animal lovers, to encourage the Bronx Zoo Director James J. Breheny to release Happy to a sanctuary where she can be in a more natural setting and live the rest of her life in peace.New standards regarding the keeping of elephants were recently passed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the accrediting organization for American wildlife institutions. Among their recommendations was that elephants be held in groups of three or more, as they are highly social creatures. Now, zoos around the country are scrambling to comply with the regulations by AZA’s 2016 deadline. Yet, the Bronx Zoo seems steadfast in its opinion that Happy is “happy” with her solitary life. This goes against all scientific data about elephant behavior.Happy and 6 other elephant calves were captured in the wild from Thailand and brought to the States in 1977. For 25 years, she and her companion, Grumpy, were kept as a pair in the Bronx Zoo. When Grumpy passed away, she was paired with Sammy, who sadly died in 2006. It was then that the zoo decided to end its elephant program, but it didn’t relocate the elephants it currently had.For 10 years, Happy has been in a sort of solitary confinement, unable to truly interact with the other elephants held at the zoo. This is a social being like a monkey or a dolphin. Elephants thrive in the company of their own kind, where they form multi-generational family groups that remain loyal to one another for life, and the elders pass wisdom down to the younger ones to help them navigate their world.Happy is likely not at all happy. She has endured a decade of loneliness and deserves the chance to be with others of her kind in a sanctuary. Please join me in telling the Bronx Zoo to release Happy to a sanctuary and let her really have a chance at happiness.

End Happy The Elephant's 10 Years of Solitary Confinement

Urge State Government to Prohibit Guns in Schools and Reinstate Prayer

As a concerned parent with children attending school, I am deeply troubled by the increasing presence of guns on our campuses. Our schools should be sanctuaries for learning, not places where teachers or staff feel compelled to carry firearms for safety. The introduction of guns into these environments does not solve the issue of gun violence on campus; instead, it only serves to escalate it.Recent studies show that more guns in schools do not necessarily improve safety. In fact, they may increase risks and create unintended consequences (source: Giffords Law Center). Those who commit atrocities on campuses often plan their actions well in advance. Knowing that teachers and staff are armed could potentially provoke them further.In addition to this pressing issue, I urge the reinstatement of prayer in our school systems. As a Christian parent, I believe that allowing prayer back into schools can contribute positively towards creating a nurturing environment for our children's growth.This is personal to every parent who has children going to school in this country - we all want our kids' educational spaces to be safe and conducive for learning without fear or anxiety.I call upon the local state government authorities to conduct an extensive study on the pros and cons of having guns in schools while considering reinstating prayer as part of daily activities. Let us work together towards creating safer and more inclusive educational environments for our children's future.Please sign this petition if you share these concerns about your child's safety at school.

Urge State Government to Prohibit Guns in Schools and Reinstate Prayer

As a concerned parent with children attending school, I am deeply troubled by the increasing presence of guns on our campuses. Our schools should be sanctuaries for learning, not places where teachers or staff feel compelled to carry firearms for safety. The introduction of guns into these environments does not solve the issue of gun violence on campus; instead, it only serves to escalate it.Recent studies show that more guns in schools do not necessarily improve safety. In fact, they may increase risks and create unintended consequences (source: Giffords Law Center). Those who commit atrocities on campuses often plan their actions well in advance. Knowing that teachers and staff are armed could potentially provoke them further.In addition to this pressing issue, I urge the reinstatement of prayer in our school systems. As a Christian parent, I believe that allowing prayer back into schools can contribute positively towards creating a nurturing environment for our children's growth.This is personal to every parent who has children going to school in this country - we all want our kids' educational spaces to be safe and conducive for learning without fear or anxiety.I call upon the local state government authorities to conduct an extensive study on the pros and cons of having guns in schools while considering reinstating prayer as part of daily activities. Let us work together towards creating safer and more inclusive educational environments for our children's future.Please sign this petition if you share these concerns about your child's safety at school.

Make the Mpls Park Board pay performers

The Mpls Park Board doesn’t pay musicians for their performances. ZERO. A major progressive city like Minneapolis should pay performers to play concerts, and even modest compensation would help acknowledge that music and other creative work is work too. Please help pressure the board to start paying musicians.

Make the Mpls Park Board pay performers

The Mpls Park Board doesn’t pay musicians for their performances. ZERO. A major progressive city like Minneapolis should pay performers to play concerts, and even modest compensation would help acknowledge that music and other creative work is work too. Please help pressure the board to start paying musicians.

Help this innocent father return to his family!

Tom and Laura Imschweiler lost their son, Franklin, to a tragic and sudden death while vacationing in the Outer Banks in 2018. Medical professionals initially misdiagnosed his death as Shaken Baby Syndrome. Because Tom was the last person to see Franklin, all fingers pointed to him as the cause of his death. There is overwhelming medical evidence that proves otherwise, as does a highly regarded pathologist in North Carolina, Dr. Mary Gilliland.Three years after their son tragically died, and while Laura was seven months pregnant with their daughter, their family faced an impossible choice. Tom was facing life in prison without parole if he went to trial, which meant he might never see his family again. Rather than risk that, they decided he should use the "Alford Plea" to plead guilty of voluntary manslaughter — meaning he maintains his innocence while still pleading guilty.Today, a year and a half later, we created this petition to ask for the public's help. No family should have to suffer one horrible loss like this, let alone two. The growing rate of falsely convicted crimes around the country is becoming more evident as authority figures are becoming more aware of it. It was always clear that there had been police and prosecutorial misconduct against Tom. Our goal is to get the governor of North Carolina to commute Tom’s unjust sentence and bring this innocent man home to his family!If you would like to learn more about Tom's journey, please visit InnocentFather.com

Help this innocent father return to his family!

Install Six Dedicated Pickleball Courts in Cunningham Park, Queens

As active members of the local sports community, we have found pickleball to be an incredibly social and fun sport. It's a game that enables people of all ages to exercise in as little as 20 minutes.This petition is for the installation of six dedicated pickleball courts in Cunningham Park, Queens New York.Our proposal is to convert two of the most westerly tennis courts into six dedicated pickleball courts. We believe this would be the most cost-effective and expeditious way to achieve this goal. Notably, Cunningham Park would not be the first park in Queens to make such a conversion - Crocheron Park successfully transitioned 2 tennis courts into 6 pickleball courts in 2023.The benefits are clear - more opportunities for residents of all ages to engage in physical activity, increased use of public spaces, and fostering community spirit through shared sporting activities.Let's follow Crocheron Park's successful example and bring this popular sport closer home.Please sign this petition if you support our cause for promoting healthful recreational activities within our local communities by installing dedicated pickleball courts at Cunningham Park.

Install Six Dedicated Pickleball Courts in Cunningham Park, Queens

A Call for Protection of DEI at The Ohio State University

This statement has been collectively drafted by students and organizations at The Ohio State University to advocate for the preservation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It reflects not only our perspectives on these critical matters and their impact on our everyday experiences but also outlines our expectations for the university to uphold. If you would like to contribute your personal testimonial on how DEI initiatives influence your life at this institution, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/Ndrrrf4xdKBkZqRg8

A Call for Protection of DEI at The Ohio State University

Remove John Wesley Burdick from his Quarter Million Dollar Throne!

I am a non-custodial parent whose rights were vilotated by the commissioner, John Wesley Burdick, of Joshua Tree Courthouse, on multiple occasions. I am not the only parent whose parental rights were violated by this commissioner. He has taken advantage of his power and has judged using: personal vendettas, bias decisions, racism, ignorance, extortion, and favoritism.His performance as a commissioner is in question. He should be charged with durilection of duty and be held accountable for supporting: parental alienation, baiting, communication interference, visitation interference, emotional child abuse, physical child abuse, extortion, bad/difficult co-parenting, narcissistic behaviors, and so much more.He should be charged with judicial misconduct for his personal behavior when it comes to ruling. He has engaged in personal behaviors that makes his judicial integrity questionable: example: used an excuse of his red-headed child that got confused and called him by first name, to justify a child being forced to call father by first name while in the presence of his mother. Ignoring the claim that a child's mother committed parental alienation.He has ignored claims, the mother violated court orders and refused to provide child with child counseling.He has failed to enforce the custodial parent to follow court orders and constantly leaves court orders vague, giving the custodial parent full power to control custody rather than being flexible.He denied child counseling because he already knew the outcome, which said it would be fixed, which hadn't been fixed for years.He has denied equal custody, stating it is impossible to enforce.Commited extortion: uses threats of charging parent's attorney fees and other associated fees if the parent proceeds with filing claims against the other parent.Violated rights by leaving the courtroom to make calls to professional doctors and mediators pertaining to 730 evaluations and mediations. Then, after such calls, he made his decision to deny both recommendations that a child should be with their father.Ignored claims of child abuse caused by the mother and her boyfriend.Ignored claims of parental alienation committed by both the child's mother and her boyfriend.He has made inappropriate comments against family traditions of specific ethnicities.He plays favorites and discriminates against federal government employees and members of the armed forces.He clearly judges against the one who makes the most to support cash flow through the department of child support services. Using children for their cash value rather than their emotional status.Violates parental rights: allowing other parents to break court orders without punishment, contains a god-like complex, allows custodial parents to move outside of county and state.John Wesley Burdick is part of the problem that so many children go without both parents in their lives.He has treated so many parents as deadbeat parents without any cause or proof.He has allowed so many parents to use their children as cash cows.He has treated his chair as a quarter million dollar throne.Course of action the Commission of Judicial Performance should take:Force John Wesley Burdick to resign without pension.Charge John Wesley Burdick with child abuse, extortion, judicial misconduct, and durilection of duty.Be removed from state BAR and not allowed to follow the career path of attorney, commissioner, or judge.Also, to allow previous parents whose rights were violated to file class action lawsuit against John Wesley Burdick for retribution.Or, charge John Wesley Burdick and incarcerate him for his heinous crimes against the local community and county. Hold him accountable for failing to uphold his promise to be fair and just, which he clearly violates on a daily basis.We, the people, will not tolerate an unchecked judge, commissioner, or attorney who simply takes advantage of parents who simply want justice.

Remove John Wesley Burdick from his Quarter Million Dollar Throne!

Rename Ashleigh Melisse to Maurice Mosley Blvd in Honor of his life.

Maurice Mosley was not just an individual; he was an embodiment of strength, kindness, and community spirit. His sudden departure has left a void in our hearts. In his honor, we propose renaming Ashleigh Melisse Blvd to Maurice Mosley Blvd.Maurice's contributions to our community were countless. He inspired hundreds of people and his infectious smile brought joy to everyone around him. His passing is a great loss not only for those who knew him personally but also for the entire Jacksonville community.Renaming Ashleigh Melisse to Maurice Mosley Blvd would be a great symbolic gesture to the friends, family, and all the people he's inspired.We understand that changing street names is not taken lightly by city officials due to potential confusion or inconvenience it may cause. However, we believe that honoring such an extraordinary individual like Maurice outweighs these concerns.Let us immortalize the memory of this remarkable man by renaming Ashleigh Melisse after him. Sign this petition today if you agree that our beloved friend deserves this recognition in Jacksonville.

Rename Ashleigh Melisse to Maurice Mosley Blvd in Honor of his life.

Maurice Mosley was not just an individual; he was an embodiment of strength, kindness, and community spirit. His sudden departure has left a void in our hearts. In his honor, we propose renaming Ashleigh Melisse Blvd to Maurice Mosley Blvd.Maurice's contributions to our community were countless. He inspired hundreds of people and his infectious smile brought joy to everyone around him. His passing is a great loss not only for those who knew him personally but also for the entire Jacksonville community.Renaming Ashleigh Melisse to Maurice Mosley Blvd would be a great symbolic gesture to the friends, family, and all the people he's inspired.We understand that changing street names is not taken lightly by city officials due to potential confusion or inconvenience it may cause. However, we believe that honoring such an extraordinary individual like Maurice outweighs these concerns.Let us immortalize the memory of this remarkable man by renaming Ashleigh Melisse after him. Sign this petition today if you agree that our beloved friend deserves this recognition in Jacksonville.

Calling for Divestment from Israel at SUNY Brockport

In ending the senseless, cruel murder of Palestinians by the tens of thousands, where at least 41.9% of those murdered are children, we must not only call for a ceasefire. The violence in fact must stop, and Israel has every capability to end it today, as does the United States.But in accomplishing a full and permanent ceasefire, we must also put pressure on all parties which stand to specifically benefit from the Israeli occupation and the militarized violence Israel carries out recklessly on civilian populations, hospitals and universities.Today, I am calling on fellow students and concerned individuals at SUNY Brockport and members of the surrounding community to call on SUNY Brockport to fully divest from any company which stands to benefit from the actions of Israel, provides direct funding to the state of Israel, or provides resources which aid Israel in its military efforts.SUNY Brockport must end its partnership with any such companies immediately for the purpose of making it clear to these companies that their support for Israel's actions is unacceptable and morally repugnant. Equally unacceptable and morally repugnant is this university having money directly tied to the murder of innocent human beings in cruel and reckless fashion.As a body of human beings consistently engaged in critical intellectual discourse about what it means to be human, we cannot proclaim intellectualism or critical thinking if we are unable to call out injustices when we see them. As a civilized university in the 21st century, we cannot know peace if we are aligned in the background with companies involved in disrupting the peace internationally.Thus, my demands for SUNY Brockport's administration are the following:Make fully transparent the state of their endowment and investment in all sponsor or partner companies or corporations.Fully divest from any of these companies or partners which find themselves on the Boycotts, Divestments & Sanctions (BDS) list, as they are proven to be directly entangled with the Israeli military operations which have murdered tens of thousands of innocent human beings.Make a clear public statement condemning the actions of the state of Israel and calling for an immediate full and permanent ceasefire.Please sign and make our voices heard as moral and compassionate human beings who will not stand for violence for another day, in Palestine or anywhere else in the world.

Calling for Divestment from Israel at SUNY Brockport

Petition to Preserve and Support Pahvant Trail System and Mountain Bike Trails

Please do not donate.Petition to Preserve and Support Pahvant Trail System and Mountain Bike TrailsDear Richfield City, Sevier County, and Fishlake National Forest Service DistrictWe, the undersigned, urge you to recognize the significant value of the Pahvant Trail System, particularly the Spinal Tap trail, and to take concrete steps to preserve and support these trails. The Pahvant Trail System is not only a recreational asset but also a driver of economic growth and community well-being.Preservation of Upper Spinal Tap and Middle Spinal Tap TrailsThe Spinal Tap trail is an integral component of the Pahvant Trail System, offering unique and challenging experiences for mountain biking enthusiasts. We request your commitment to preserving this trail and ensuring their accessibility for current and future generations.Economic Impact on Local BusinessesThe Pahvant Trail System plays a vital role in supporting local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and shops. By preserving these trails, we can sustain and enhance this economic benefit for the entire community.Equality for Outdoor RecreationIt is essential to view different types of outdoor recreation, including mountain biking, as equally important as other outdoor activities. The Pahvant Trail System provides a platform for diverse outdoor experiences, promoting inclusivity and enriching the overall outdoor recreation landscape.Support for High-Quality TrailsTo maintain and improve the Pahvant Trail System, we advocate for continued support. Investing in the development of high-quality trails not only enhances the overall experience for users but also contributes to the long-term sustainability of the trail system.Benefits for Youth and Community HealthA well-maintained trail system provides a safe and constructive outlet for young individuals, promoting physical activity, mental well-being, and a sense of community. By prioritizing the preservation of these trails, we invest in the health and positive development of our youth.In conclusion, we, the undersigned, urge you to recognize the importance of preserving the Upper Spinal Tap and Middle Spinal Tap trails, along with the entire Pahvant Trail System. Your support is crucial in sustaining the economic benefits, promoting outdoor equality, and ensuring the well-being of our community.Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to your commitment to the preservation and enhancement of the Pahvant Trail System.Sincerely,Richfield Trails CoalitionDo not donate

Petition to Preserve and Support Pahvant Trail System and Mountain Bike Trails

Oppose Re-Zoning

Oppose Re-ZoningThis Wednesday a proposal from Anthony Bolton and Southwest TN Electric will go before the Chester County Zoning Board. They propose building an electrical substation and communications tower on the vacant lot on Stewart Ave. The lot is zoned as Single Family Residential. To go forward with construction, they must get the lot re-zoned as commercial.Chester County denied the proposal last April, but Anthony Bolton and Southwest TN Electric are re-submitting it.Residents on Jacks Creek Cove, parents and teachers at Chester County Schools are concerned about this proposal. Why?Health RisksWorld Health Organization: Substations emit EMF’s a form of radiation that has been classified as a possible carcinogen. Exposure to EMF’s show an increased risk of childhood leukemia.EMF Inspections Ltd states: Exposure to high levels of EMF radiation has been linked to several health risks, including an increased risk of cancer, changes in brain function, and DNA damage.School PerformanceNatitional Institute of Health states,1. “It is concluded that extremely low frequency magnetic field exposure may have a negative impact on the working memory of children”2. “possibility of an association with acoustic neuroma” Acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor of the inner ear.” Most common symptoms are: Problems with balance, vertigo, headaches, confusionIncreased Traffic in School Zone1. Delayed drop off and pick up of children from school2. Delayed school buses3. Increased traffic for those who walk to/from schoolNoise Pollution:“Exposure to loud noise can also cause high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress. These health problems can affect all age groups, especially children” National Geographic.Impact on Mental Health:Anxiety and Stress:Irritability and FrustrationReduced Sleep Quality2. Impact on Physical Health:Hearing Damage: include abnormal loudness perception, tinnitus (persistent high-pitched ringing in the ears), and distorted hearing.Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Effects: Short-term can temporarily raise blood pressure and increase blood viscosity. Long-term exposure is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease.3.Other Health Conditions: Noise pollution may indirectly contribute to other health conditions, including cognitive impairment and fatigue from lack of sleep.While some articles suggest these risks are minimal, parents say their children’s health is not worth the risk. The National Library of Medicine states, “Owing to the uncertainty in science regarding the minimum on non-ionizing radiation level below which no adverse health effects can occur, the precautionary approach is suggested, and it is recommended that EMF human exposure be kept to a minimum. “As Chester County and its infrastructure continues to grow careful planning is crucial to the health and wellbeing of our residents, families, and children. Chester County Zoning Board has already denied re-zoning this residential area. Please sign this petition to keep this lot zoned as single family residential.Oppose Re-zoning!

Oppose Re-Zoning

Car-free Hayes Street

Car-free Hayes Street may end soon, sign this petition to make it permanent!At the start of the pandemic, our neighborhood came together to make Hayes Street car-free on Friday evenings and weekends. This experiment opened up new space for people and businesses to congregate safely. It’s time to imagine something even better, and more permanent.Cities worldwide are prioritizing people, pedestrian safety, and sustainability. Barcelona’s superblocks, Paris’ low-traffic zones, and Copenhagen’s vast bike network should inspire us all to demand more here in San Francisco. We have a golden opportunity to re-envision the role of our streets. Hayes Street is not just a thoroughfare but a vibrant stretch of community space. A car-free Hayes Street would provide a beautiful avenue for sitting, eating, and walking. It would foster a community-centric atmosphere where people, especially families, the elderly, and children can play and bike freely.The 400 block of Hayes Street is approximately 14,766 square feet, to put that into perspective, neighboring Proxy occupies 11,430 square feet. Imagine how much we could do with that one block of Hayes.We urge every San Franciscan who envisions a future where streets are for every resident's enjoyment, to show your support.SFMTA is currently weighing whether to end car-free Hayes. Sign this petition to let our city leaders know we not only want car-free Hayes preserved, but expanded to permanent 24/7 status.Endorsed byLower Haight Merchants &Neighbors Assoc.Hayes Valley for All

Car-free Hayes Street

Reinstate Superintendent Dr. Claude Tiller Jr at Green Bay Area Public School District

Our community viewed the, now recently made public, Atlanta radio talk show interview titled "Navigating Educational Leadership: Insights from the First Black Superintendent of Green Bay Schools" of Dr. Tiller Jr. that prompted his recent resignation. There are no comments made in the interview that we understand to be grounds for termination of a Superintendent that has shown nothing but promise and progress for the GBAPS District. Dr. Tiller has made more productive changes and established stronger connections with students, staff and schools than any superintendent in over a decade.His dedication to education and commitment to our community is evident in his actions. He has been instrumental in fostering an environment that prioritizes learning, equity and inclusivity for all students. His permanent absence will undoubtedly create a void that will be hard to fill and will damage the community trust of GBAPS ability to improve the learning experience of our students. Dr. Tiller was selected for his leadership role due to his extensive experience working in an urban environment, proven results in closing achievement gaps, and demonstrated experience building relationships.We believe that every student deserves the best possible education, which we firmly believe Dr. Tiller can provide as he has shown us during his brief tenure so far.This petition is not just about one individual: it's about preserving community trust in truly working toward the quality of education for our children at Green Bay Area Public Schools. We urge you to consider the impact of this decision on our students' future and reinstate Dr. Tiller immediately.Please sign this petition if you support reinstating Superintendent Dr. Claude Tiller Jr so he can continue making positive changes for our school district.

Reinstate Superintendent Dr. Claude Tiller Jr at Green Bay Area Public School District

Save the Animals Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our planet's biodiversity is under threat, with countless species facing extinction due to habitat destruction, climate change, and human activities. Picture a world where majestic creatures like tigers, rhinos, and orangutans cease to exist in the wild. The thought of losing these iconic species should compel us to take a stand and fight for their survival. According to the World Wildlife Fund, over 16,000 species are currently listed as endangered, with many more at risk of joining that list if we do not act swiftly. Also, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare, there are only 76 Javan Rhinos left! By the year 2100, almost half of all the world species will go extinct. This is unacceptable, we have to act now. People are also abusing these cute and cuddly animals by locking them up. The impact of losing these species goes beyond just their populations; it disrupts delicate ecosystems and threatens the balance of our planet. By signing this petition, you areUrging governments, conservation organizations,Asking individuals worldwide to prioritize the protection of endangered species.Together, we can make a difference and ensure a future where all species thrive.

Save the Animals Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Demand Wyoming Game and Fish to Revoke Cody Roberts' Hunting Rights

As an avid hunter and believer in the North American conservation model, I hold a deep respect for the game we harvest. It's critical that people who torture animals not be allowed to hold a hunting license. This is why I am urging you to join me in calling on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to permanently revoke Cody Roberts of Daniel, Wyoming's right to hunt.Cody Roberts has been accused of tormenting a game animal, an act that goes against every ethical principle of hunting and wildlife conservation. The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, which is followed by all U.S states including Wyoming, emphasizes fair chase ethics - this means respecting wildlife and not causing unnecessary suffering (source: International Hunter Education Association).In 2018 alone, there were over 1 million licensed hunters in the United States who adhered strictly to these principles (source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service). It is essential that we maintain these standards for ethical hunting practices.By revoking Cody Robert's hunting rights permanently, we can send a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated in our community or anywhere else. Let us stand together for ethical hunting practices and respect towards all living creatures.Please sign this petition today urging the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to take action against Cody Roberts' cruel actions towards game animals.

Demand Wyoming Game and Fish to Revoke Cody Roberts' Hunting Rights

As an avid hunter and believer in the North American conservation model, I hold a deep respect for the game we harvest. It's critical that people who torture animals not be allowed to hold a hunting license. This is why I am urging you to join me in calling on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to permanently revoke Cody Roberts of Daniel, Wyoming's right to hunt.Cody Roberts has been accused of tormenting a game animal, an act that goes against every ethical principle of hunting and wildlife conservation. The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, which is followed by all U.S states including Wyoming, emphasizes fair chase ethics - this means respecting wildlife and not causing unnecessary suffering (source: International Hunter Education Association).In 2018 alone, there were over 1 million licensed hunters in the United States who adhered strictly to these principles (source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service). It is essential that we maintain these standards for ethical hunting practices.By revoking Cody Robert's hunting rights permanently, we can send a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated in our community or anywhere else. Let us stand together for ethical hunting practices and respect towards all living creatures.Please sign this petition today urging the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to take action against Cody Roberts' cruel actions towards game animals.

Protect the Hard-Earned Benefits of Brightspeed Employees demand fair negotiations

As a concerned union activist and member, I am deeply saddened by the current situation faced by the hardworking men and women of Brightspeed. These dedicated employees, members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), have tirelessly contributed to Brightspeed's success for decades. They have given their lives to this company, only to find themselves on the brink of retirement with their hard-earned benefits being stripped away due to corporate greed. The health benefits that these workers rely on are in jeopardy, a devastating blow for those nearing retirement age who may not have other options available. This is not just an issue affecting a few individuals - it impacts all workers who believe in fair compensation for their years of service.It is time we stand up against such practices that prioritize profits over people's livelihoods. We must demand that Brightspeed honors its commitment to its long-serving employees and protects their deserved benefits.Please sign this petition today and join us in standing up for justice and fairness for all workers at Brightspeed. Let us show them they are not alone in this fight!

Protect the Hard-Earned Benefits of Brightspeed Employees demand fair negotiations

As a concerned union activist and member, I am deeply saddened by the current situation faced by the hardworking men and women of Brightspeed. These dedicated employees, members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), have tirelessly contributed to Brightspeed's success for decades. They have given their lives to this company, only to find themselves on the brink of retirement with their hard-earned benefits being stripped away due to corporate greed. The health benefits that these workers rely on are in jeopardy, a devastating blow for those nearing retirement age who may not have other options available. This is not just an issue affecting a few individuals - it impacts all workers who believe in fair compensation for their years of service.It is time we stand up against such practices that prioritize profits over people's livelihoods. We must demand that Brightspeed honors its commitment to its long-serving employees and protects their deserved benefits.Please sign this petition today and join us in standing up for justice and fairness for all workers at Brightspeed. Let us show them they are not alone in this fight!

Build the Brooklyn Skate Garden, A Park for the Community at Mount Prospect Park

Campaign to Build the Brooklyn Skate Garden A Park for the Community in Mount Prospect Park***The Brooklyn SkateGARDEN is an innovative new model for how skateparks can bring communities together. The BSG will add to Brooklyn’s rich culture and be a world class skatepark and all inclusive environment for skaters of all ages & skill levels, from kids to adults, beginners to pros, all genders, & all physical abilities. A hub for different cultures, communities & space for multigenerational connections that promote community & diversity, foster sustainable ‘green’ parks and gardens, & provide safe opportunities to skate, visit, & steward our public spaces.The BSG model marries the physical & the philosophical: From providing skate ramps & safe play spaces to creating urban gardens that can provide great natural beauty, diverse populations will have myriad opportunities to connect with others, learn new skills, improve their local neighborhood and contribute to a stronger social fabric.We believe in the ethos of sustainable design, incorporating multipurpose recreational activities within our shared public spaces. Our vision ideas include: having areas for skating, picnicking, viewing, community gardens, and spaces suitable for outdoor learning, including art making, writing & painting. Every detail of the SkateGARDENS design will be eco-conscious with the emphasis of sustainability and being green. Over time, arts, education & skate lessons and programming will be incorporated. We seek opportunities for collaboration with cultural organizations to make this happen.Our location is at Mount Prospect Park in Central Brooklyn, accessible by major transit (subway, bus, CitiBike). With our neighbors; The Brooklyn Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Public Library, The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park and Grand Army Plaza.The Brooklyn SkateGARDEN will be a special addition to Central Brooklyn. It will be a model for a growing nation of skaters, families and community-builders to come together. A gathering place that our community will be so proud to call their own and a new cultural landmark and experience in Brooklyn that will draw visitors & tourists from around the world.This very special SkateGARDEN is inspired by the late Pablo Ramirez, whose legacy and artistic life inspired many children & young adults to develop their creativity in skateboarding, music & art. Honoring Pablo’s core principles: Do what you love. Dream. Live here and now. Uplift and grow & Plant seeds. The SkateGARDEN will inspire positivity, creativity, and love as keys to discovering & nurturing the true & unique passions that can bring beauty & meaning to each of our lives.In January 2024, The Mayor's Office, The NYC Parks Department, The NYC Department of Economic Development Corporation, Brooklyn Borough President, Antonio Reynoso, CM D39 Shahana Hanif & CM D35 Crystal Hudson all supported and pledged funding almost $11.2M to make this project a reality at Mount Prospect Park.***The petition was first created on August 14, 2019 before the Mount Prospect Park site was selected. It received approximately 5,200 signatures. The petition was reactivated and updated after the site was selected. On March 20, 2024 the petition was updated and has since received over 700+ new signatures and counting.This petition was created to spread awareness about the Brooklyn SkateGARDEN’s concept & it has received thousands of signatures. Please sign the petition and share why you support this project.VERY IMPORTANT, if you live in CROWN HEIGHTS, PROSPECT HEIGHTS, FORT GREENE, CLINTON HILL, it is important to also include your zip code when you sign: District 35 Zip Codes: 11238 - 11217- 11205 - 11225Please share this petition to folks specifically with the same zip codes to sign and support the Brooklyn Skate Garden.For information about the Pablo Ramirez Foundation, visitIG:@pabloramirezfoundationwww.pabloramirez.orgFor information about the Brooklyn Skate Garden, visitIG: @brooklynskategardenwww.brooklynskategarden.orgWith so much heart,Loren Michelle, Pablo’s MomExecutive DirectorPablo Ramirez FoundationBrooklyn Skate Garden

Build the Brooklyn Skate Garden, A Park for the Community at Mount Prospect Park

Reject The Rails to Trails Proposal and CPEX/Roslyn's Master Plan

I am a resident of Abbeville, LA, and I have watched as our city has become increasingly unlivable. Crime rates continue to rise while our local government seems more focused on developing bike trails and superficial "Master Plans" than addressing this pressing issue. According to the FBI's 2019 Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, Louisiana has one of the highest crime rates in America with 537.5 violent crimes per 100,000 residents. According to City-Data.com, Abbeville itself has a crime rate worse than 89.4% of other US cities. This is not just a statistic; it's a reality that we live with every day in Abbeville. The Rails to Trails proposal would likely serve to export this reality to our safer, neighboring communities against the wishes and possibly even the rights of the landowners whose properties it will either travel across or adjacent to.Our local government needs to prioritize safety and crime reduction, along with infrastructure investment, over recreational projects and proposed downtown country club districts. While these amenities may be beneficial for community health and tourism in the future, they should not take precedence over the needs of our citizens now. Citizens' needs such as safety, along with the maintenance and replacement of aging utility systems, must be prioritized.Let us remind our elected officials that their primary responsibility is to protect their constituents' lives and property before anything else. Please sign this petition below if you believe that safety should be prioritized over Master Plans and Rails to Trails.----We the Undersigned Citizens and Property Owners of the City of Abbeville, La and the Parish of Vermilion request your consideration on the following:Immediately cease all Activities and Applications on establishing the Rails To Trails Program and your Master Plan. We further request that this Petition be entered in the Minutes of the City Council Meeting.

Reject The Rails to Trails Proposal and CPEX/Roslyn's Master Plan

STOP GENOSIDE IN GAZA

IMAGINE YOUR wonderful family kids , brothers , sisters , parents even friends are Under attack 24 seven . you don’t need to be Palestinian to feel sorry for them YOU only need to be a Human to take an action to stop this massive massacre .I am writing to you as a concerned American citizen to bring to your attention the dire situation in Gaza, which has been escalating over the past 20 days. The Israeli aggression against Gaza has reached alarming proportions, with severe consequences for the Palestinian civilian population. Gaza's residents are enduring a harsh reality with the cutoff of essential services such as water, electricity, and medical aid. Hospitals and the headquarters of relief organizations have not been spared, and civilians, including children and women, find themselves in the line of fire.As a concerned citizen of the United States, I urge you to take immediate and decisive actions to halt the violence and the ongoing massacres. It is disheartening to note that American taxpayer money is being used to supply the Israeli army with weapons and resources, which have been causing untold suffering to innocent Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The current situation is untenable, and it is crucial that the United States, as a prominent global actor, intervenes to mitigate the grave consequences of this crisis. As of now, the statistics are heart-wrenching, with over 7028 lives were killed, 16,000 wounded, and more than one million people displaced, and large areas in Gaza reduced to rubble within just 20 days. The recent Israeli airstrike on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, resulting in the death of more than 500 Palestinians, has been nothing short of a massacre, with many of the victims being innocent children.While it is important to condemn acts of violence from all parties, it is equally important to address the grave human rights violations occurring to the people of Gaza. All American officials have rightly condemned Hamas' attack on Israel, but there has been a noticeable lack of condemnation for the loss of Palestinian lives, including nearly 2000 children and 1000 women out of 7028 who were brutally killed, and the wounding of more than 16,000, in addition to hundreds under the rubble.Furthermore, the recent bombing of Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza has led countries and organizations worldwide to label Israel's actions as a "war crime," a "massacre," and a "violation of international humanitarian law." The Fourth Geneva Convention, established in 1949, explicitly calls for the overall protection of individuals who are not participating in hostilities, including children, patients, and healthy adults. This convention's principles must be upheld in the current crisis.In light of these alarming developments, I implore you to exercise your leadership and influence to address this critical issue. It is our collective responsibility to work towards a peaceful resolution and prevent further loss of innocent lives. I kindly request that you respond promptly to this appeal, indicating the steps that the United States will take to alleviate the suffering in Gaza and promote peace in the region.Thank you for your attention to this matter.

STOP GENOSIDE IN GAZA

Petition to Legalize Lash Lifts, Brow Laminations, and Lash/Brow Tinting for Estheticians

To: New Jersey State LegislatureWe, the undersigned, hereby petition for the legalization of lash lifts, brow laminations, and lash/brow tinting for estheticians in the state of New Jersey. These services have become increasingly popular in the beauty industry due to their transformative effects and the growing demand from consumers. However, current regulations in New Jersey restrict estheticians from offering these services, limiting both their professional opportunities and consumers' access to safe and high-quality treatments.Lash lifts, also known as lash perms, involve curling and lifting natural lashes, creating a longer-lasting and natural-looking curl without the need for mascara or lash extensions. Brow laminations are a non-invasive treatment that helps reshape and set brow hairs in place, achieving a fuller and more defined brow look. Lash and brow tinting involve coloring the lashes and brows to enhance their appearance and create a polished look.Legalizing these services for estheticians in New Jersey will have several benefits:1. **Consumer Safety:** By legalizing these services, we can ensure that consumers have access to trained and qualified estheticians who follow safety protocols and use high-quality products. Currently, many individuals resort to DIY methods or seek treatments from unlicensed providers, increasing the risk of adverse effects and complications.2. **Professional Opportunities:** Legalization will open up new avenues for estheticians to expand their skill sets and offer a wider range of services to their clients. This will not only benefit estheticians financially but also contribute to the growth and innovation of the beauty industry in New Jersey.3. **Consumer Choice:** Legalizing lash lifts, brow laminations, and lash/brow tinting will provide consumers with more options for enhancing their natural beauty. By allowing estheticians to offer these services, consumers can enjoy professional treatments in a safe and regulated environment, rather than resorting to potentially unsafe alternatives.4. **Economic Impact:** Legalizing these services will stimulate economic growth by supporting small businesses and creating job opportunities within the beauty industry. Estheticians who are currently unable to offer these services due to legal restrictions will be able to expand their clientele and generate additional revenue.In conclusion, we urge the New Jersey State Legislature to recognize the benefits of legalizing lash lifts, brow laminations, and lash/brow tinting for estheticians. By doing so, we can promote consumer safety, empower professionals in the beauty industry, and contribute to the overall well-being of our community.Thank you for considering this petition.Sincerely,Sylvia Segal and Licensed Esthetic and Cosmetology Professionals of New Jersey

Petition to Legalize Lash Lifts, Brow Laminations, and Lash/Brow Tinting for Estheticians

Demand California State Legislators to Review Officer Misconduct

I was not seeking out wildlife. On an ordinary day, while returning from my break, I came across a three-legged baby squirrel who looked extremely dehydrated. I could not just leave it there. I felt it was my duty to care for it. I took it home. I had no idea what to do, but I spoke with veterinarians who directed me towards wildlife services - who never responded - I turned to the TikTok community for advice on caring for the squirrel. Many wildlife rehabbers reached out and guided me through the process. After a few days, it was clear that the squirrel was much healthier than when I had first found him. He seemed to perk up back to life and was excited for every meal. He was being fed every four hours using Fox Valley Squirrel formula.However, one week later, Officer Keenan Chau-Pech from California Fish and Wildlife confiscated this innocent creature under false pretenses of taking him to a the Calabasas wildlife center. I have contacted them and every wildlife center in LA & Ventura Country. None of them have confirmed receiving a three-legged squirrel, leading us to believe that they euthanized him instead.Officer Jonathan Garcia, who stated that he is the supervisor for Officer Chau-Pech, claims that the squirrel is alive and being cared for at a wildlife location but refuses to share the location of the squirrel. He also refuses to share any photos of the squirrel, which leads to a lack of trust between our government and our citizens.This is not just about one squirrel; it's about how our state handles its responsibilities towards our native fauna. Officer Garcia was named CDFW 2020 Wildlife Officer of the Year.“I find it fascinating protecting wildlife, they don’t have a voice,” said Garcia. (source)I wonder what voice he imaged the squirrel to have.This squirrel was being fed the same formula rehabbers use. He was safe in a cage, with a heating pad. He was being fed every four hours. I was given a plethora of information with the baby squirrel care guide available for free on Henry's Healthy Pets.These Officers work for fish and wildlife. They should care much more about the safety and health of these animals much more than I do. But here I am, writing a petition for legislators to review the dishonesty and abuse of power that occurred. The officers could have educated me on the legal process of caring for him but chose confrontation over cooperation.We demand that California state legislators review this case thoroughly and ensure that such incidents do not occur again in future. We also urge them to implement better communication channels between citizens and wildlife services so no animal has to suffer due to human negligence or lack of knowledge.Please sign this petition if you believe in justice for all creatures big or small, because every life matters!For updates on this situation, and information on how the squirrel was reported, please follow my tiktok page.* If you would like to take this petition a step further:*Please fill out a Citizen's Report Form and mail it to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Demand California State Legislators to Review Officer Misconduct

Prevent Industrial Solar & Wind Energy Construction on Agricultural Land

Our farmland is under threat in Huntington, IN. There are plans to build industrial solar and wind installations on our valuable agricultural land. This land has been used for generations to grow crops that feed our livestock, community and beyond. The proposed solar & wind installations would significantly reduce this capacity, threatening this Agriculture community and our way of life.Industrial solar & wind power is important for our transition to renewable energy sources but it should NOT come at the expense of our vital farmland. There are alternative locations where these installations can be built without disrupting agricultural activities or surrounding residents.We urge decision-makers to reconsider these plans and protect Huntington's farming heritage from industrial encroachment. Please sign this petition if you believe in preserving our farmland for future generations.

Prevent Industrial Solar & Wind Energy Construction on Agricultural Land

Our farmland is under threat in Huntington, IN. There are plans to build industrial solar and wind installations on our valuable agricultural land. This land has been used for generations to grow crops that feed our livestock, community and beyond. The proposed solar & wind installations would significantly reduce this capacity, threatening this Agriculture community and our way of life.Industrial solar & wind power is important for our transition to renewable energy sources but it should NOT come at the expense of our vital farmland. There are alternative locations where these installations can be built without disrupting agricultural activities or surrounding residents.We urge decision-makers to reconsider these plans and protect Huntington's farming heritage from industrial encroachment. Please sign this petition if you believe in preserving our farmland for future generations.