Grant all American workers paid sick days!
by Civic Engagement: Make Our Voices Heard
According to a "recent report" by the Center for Economic Policy and Research, the United States is the only industrial nation that does not guarantee paid sick leave for workers suffering from either short-term or long-term illnesses. This shocking finding means that forty million Americans – 40%
Repeal the statutes of the Texas education code that allow school districts to send kids to jail for missing school
In May, a Texas judge sent Diane Tran, 11th-grade honor student, to jail overnight and fined her $100 for missing too much school. However, Diane wasn't ditching class to run around and engage in bad behavior – the 17-year-old works two jobs to support her siblings and often must stay up until 7:00
Approve legislation to lower black lung disease cases in coal miners!
In the last 40 years, 70,000 American coal miners have died from black lung disease. Though the mining industry and the federal government have provided the victims and their families with over $45 billion, it does not compensate for the fact that these same entities have known for more than two
We want the French and United States Governments to stop anyone using puppies and kittens as shark and alligator bait. Together we WILL put an end to this!
by Maggie Grant
Because this is horrendous and hideous. Can you imagine the fear these animals must be in the last minutes of their lives? No living being deserves to be treated and used this way. These are private fishermen and the penalty is ONLY 2 years and a monetary fine of a little over $5,000 USD, we want