Civic Engagement: Make Our Voices Heard

A child or teen is shot with a firearm every 30 minutes in America. From the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut to the senseless killings in Chicago, our culture of violence is destroying young lives nationwide. In 2013, Congress has the opportunity to close loopholes and enact universal criminal and

No human is illegal. Would you call someone an "illegal driver" if they ran a red light? Of course not. Media giants including NBC, Fox New Latino, CBS, CNN, San Antonio Express, and Miami Herald have realized how inaccurate and dehumanizing the term "illegal immigrant" is and they have stopped

"Our son, Matthew, now 30, has been diagnosed as bi-polar, with severe developmental delays.. he attends a Day Hab Program that continues to help him advance his speech, independence and socialization skills. These community based, structured OPWDD services programs have helped Matthew to flourish

By signing this petition, you will join a growing movement of concerned citizens who have a simple request for Congress - please do your job. Congress can show America it's serious about fixing our problems by at least showing up for work full time.  In the next 5 months, the Senate will spend