Two dogs were reportedly shot simply because they were thought to be pit bulls. Demand the person allegedly responsible for this crime spend the maximum time in prison and pay all pertinent fines if he is found guilty of this inexcusable animal abuse.
Thousands of migrating shorebirds are being shot down by hunters in China each season, not only ending their lives, but interrupting their breeding patterns. This could lead to many extinctions, especially as two of the species being targeted are critically endangered. Urge the Chinese government to put a stop to this hunting immediately.
An animal rights organization succeeded in rescuing 1,000 chickens from mass euthanization at an Iowa egg farm. Animals across the country are being put to death because of the coronavirus, many of them having lived their entire lives in cramped, inhumane conditions. Praise the animal rights activists who fought back against this cruelty.
An unarmed 46-year old black man was killed after a police officer allegedly placed a knee on his neck for minutes on end, cutting off his air supply even as he begged for breath. Demand the officers responsible be brought up on criminal charges for their role in causing this heinous and needless death.
Thousands of migrating shorebirds are being shot down by hunters in China each season, not only ending their lives, but interrupting their breeding patterns. This could lead to many extinctions, especially as two of the species being targeted are critically endangered. Urge the Chinese government to put a stop to this hunting immediately.
Coronavirus cases and death rates are seemingly drastically underestimated in Venezuela. The country has reported only 10 deaths, despite the collapse of their health system even before the pandemic. Demand President Maduro require reporting of Covid-19 cases and release accurate data so that the coronavirus can be properly responded to.
Richard Schirripa allegedly hoarded thousands of much-needed medical masks to sell at exorbitant prices during the pandemic. While healthcare workers across the country had to make do with insufficient protective gear, Schirripa was allegedly selling masks out of his car. Demand that prosecutors seek the harshest punishment in this case.
COVID-19 testing could be revolutionized by implementing specially trained sniffer dogs in airports, saving thousands of lives. These canines may be able to sniff out novel coronavirus infections and other debilitating illnesses before the symptoms even present. Demand support for this vital avenue of research.
An unarmed 46-year old black man was killed after a police officer allegedly placed a knee on his neck for minutes on end, cutting off his air supply even as he begged for breath. Demand the officers responsible be brought up on criminal charges for their role in causing this heinous and needless death.
Thousands of detainees in Eritrea have no access to showers, clean water, toilets, decent food, and health care, and they are crammed together in overcrowded detention centers. This puts them at serious risk of contracting the coronavirus, which thrives in crowded, dirty spaces. Demand Eritrea’s government free these people now, to protect them from the disease.
Two dogs were reportedly shot simply because they were thought to be pit bulls. Demand the person allegedly responsible for this crime spend the maximum time in prison and pay all pertinent fines if he is found guilty of this inexcusable animal abuse.
A horse was allegedly kicked with sharp spurs by a trainer. Demand the accused party be punished for committing this thoughtless crime if he is found guilty.
Deforestation of the Amazon has gone unchecked by authorities and fines against companies responsible for this devastation remain unenforced. Demand that the government step up and follow through on its promises to its people and the planet.
Two German Shepherds allegedly starved to death and another was found near death in a Massachusetts woman’s home. Demand that the individual allegedly responsible for this mistreatment be charged to the fullest extent of the law.
A man in Singapore was sentenced to death via a Zoom conference. Demand that his sentence be suspended and that he be given a fair, in-person trial.
Yassin Mohamed, a black Muslim man who had recently been hospitalized for a mental health assessment, was allegedly shot by a sheriff’s deputy after reportedly throwing rocks at the officer. The deputy sustained no serious injuries and it is unlikely that he or she was in any real danger, but Mohamed still appears to have paid for this minor crime with his life. Demand that the Evans County Sheriff’s Department fire the deputy who allegedly shot and killed this unarmed man.
President Trump’s administration is giving hydroxychloroquine to America’s veterans despite evidence that suggests the drug does more to harm to COVID-19 patients than good. Sign our petition and demand that the Trump stop using veterans as guinea pigs.
Latino workers at meat production plants are contracting Covid-19 at disproportionately high rates compared to white Americans. The plants are hotspots for the virus. Demand these facilities strengthen health and safety standards and ensure employees are receiving the proper resources to protect against Covid-19.
Alaska’s brown bear population could be wiped out by a controversial proposed gold and copper mine. This mine would destroy thousands of acres of land and streams, exposing the bears to massive amounts of pollution and robbing them of their food supply. Urge the company behind this project to cancel it immediately.
A 12-year-old reporter was put in the middle of violent protests without any tools or training, leaving him defenseless. Demand that this exploitation by media outlets come to an end.
One of the Navajo Nation’s most sacred sights may be threatened by the construction of 3,200 fracking wells. Demand that the government abandon plans to open the Chaco Canyon region up to the destructive practice of fracking.
A dog was thrown into rush hour traffic from a moving pickup truck in a horrific case of animal cruelty. She was accidentally hit by another vehicle and suffered an extremely painful death. Demand justice for this poor animal.
A lethally poisonous mine has been dumping toxic waste off the coast of Papua New Guinea for years, endangering the lives of thousands of people. Demand the company responsible clean up this waste and pay reparations to the people they’ve harmed and endangered.
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has responded to efforts to investigate war crimes by threatening international court officials and their families. These investigations must be conducted without bias or interference. Demand that Pompeo withdraw these shameful threats and apologize to those he’s tried to bully.
President Donald Trump has declared that all religious institutions should be considered “essential services” and kept open in the midst of the pandemic. This is in spite of significant evidence that such congregations can be especially prone to contracting the coronavirus, with several cases already occurring in churches that were recently reopened. Demand that Trump rescind this dangerous statement and allow states to keep their citizens safe.
President Trump is considering cutting Michigan off from essential aid and funding following a devastating disaster because of political disagreements. Michigan’s citizens are facing COVID-19 and historic floods that could unleash another toxic killer, all without the support that they deserve. Urge the president to stop the threats and start the healing process.
Further oppressive restrictions will be imposed on Hong Kong, despite the continued threat of the coronavirus. This includes a crackdown on anti-government protests and increased security measures, putting the territory more firmly under Beijing’s control. Demand Xi Jinping stop imposing oppressive restrictions on Hong Kong, especially during the coronavirus crisis.
Fraudulent education institutions and loan companies could soon have free license to rob Americans blind, thanks to the roll back of the borrower defense rule. Students swindled by these educational scams may lose their best shot at recovering lost investments courtesy of this country’s leadership. Urge President Trump to do the right thing and defend defrauded students.
An innocent dog was allegedly thrown off a balcony. Demand the person accused of this cruelty get the maximum amount of time behind bars and pay all pertinent fines if it is found he committed this unthinkable crime.
