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Sign The Ag-Gag Petition! OPEN FOR ANYONE TO SIGN PLEASE SIGN!!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Ag-Gag, news, ethics, democrats, propaganda, lies, Govtfearmongering, congress, dishonesty, republicans, media, government, corruption, elections, terrorism, politics, SupremeCourt, usa, crime, freedoms, u.s., obama, economy, americans, abuse, constitution )

Roxie
- 58 days ago - ag-gag.org
In recent months corporate backers of factory farming are trying harder than ever to pass ag-gag bills. Between 13 to 20 states are expected to introduce new ag-gag legislation in 2013. Sign our petition and join us in taking a stand to protect consumer r
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TAKE ACTION: ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES SHOULD PROSECUTE THOSE WHO COVERED UP CHILD RAPES IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHUR
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: cover-up, crime, ethics, religion, abuse )

Beverly
- 33 days ago - avaaz.org
It is time to show the Cardinals and Bishops they are not above the laws of the United States and they should never escape prosecution for their crimes simply because they are from a religious organization.
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Tell President Obama to Sign the Mine Ban Treaty ACTION
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: land mines, mine ban treaty, Obama, war, government, ethics, risks, death, children, family, humanrights, crime, violence )

Nancy
- 134 days ago - theveteranssite.greatergood.com
The Mine Ban Treaty, the ICBL's signature success, counts 160 countries as party to its terms. The United States is not one of them, keeping company with other hold-outs such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and China.
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ALERT: 2012 Voting Machines Caught Altering Votes TODAY   video
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: corruption, crime, constitution, ethics, government, republicans )

Barbara
- 196 days ago - youtube.com
Check out the video showing that when the voter presses his vote for Obama it goes to Romney.
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Obama Campaign Wages War on Troops
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, corruption, cover-up, crime, democrats, dishonesty, elections, ethics, freedoms, government, lies, military, obama, news, propaganda, republicans, troops, usa )

Carol
- 287 days ago - politicaloutcast.com
Overseas troops often find it difficult to vote. For one thing, they can't just drop their rifle and mail in their ballot especially if they're stationed in a war zone, which is pretty much the entire Middle East.
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PETITION: National Registry for Convicted Animal Abusers
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: PETITION, ANIMAL ABUSE, animalcruelty, animalrights, animals, animalwelfare, animaladvocates, cats, dogs, cruelty, habitat, humans, ethics, crime, law, pets, investigation, elections, ethics, americans, republicans, democrats, obama, politics, usa )

S
- 253 days ago - change.org
Animal abuse is a very serious issue in our 21st century society. It is long been theorized that animal abuse can lead to other types of abuse, including child, elder, domestic, etc., etc. There is a strong correlation
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What Happened in the Newtown School Shooting
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: crime, Newtown massacre, politics, news )

Cal
- 157 days ago - motherjones.com
There's no explaining such a horrific act, but here's important background information.
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Oh Ye of Little Faith: The Pro-Gun Movement's Total Disregard for Our Constitution
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, congress, constitution, corruption, crime, democrats, dishonesty, ethics, freedoms, Govtfearmongering, guns, lies, media, obama, politics, propaganda, republicans, terrorism )

Kit
- 156 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
Pro-gun leaders like NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre would have us believe that "the guys with the guns make the rules" in our democracy. But nothing could be further from the truth. In reality, our Founders ratified the Constitution to obviate the need for-->
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The Soul Of America - Senator Bernie Sanders
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, congress, constitution, corruption, cover-up, crime, democrats, dishonesty, economy, ethics, freedoms, Govtfearmongering, lies, media, obama, politics, propaganda, republicans, socialsecurity, war )

Kit
- 131 days ago - readersupportednews.org
In America today, we have the most unequal distribution of wealth and income of any major country on earth, and more inequality than at any time period since 1928. The top 1 percent owns 42 percent of the financial wealth of the nation, while....-->
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5 Senior Citizens Serving Life Without Parole for Pot
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, congress, constitution, corruption, crime, democrats, dishonesty, Drug War, economy, ethics, freedoms, Govtfearmongering, healthcare, lies, media, nonviolent crimes, obama, politics, propaganda, republicans, Seniors )

Kit
- 144 days ago - alternet.org
Right now, five adults await death in prison for non-violent, marijuana-related crimes. Their names are John Knock, Paul Free, Larry Duke, William Dekle, and Charles "Fred" Cundiff.
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Anti-Wolf, Anti-Wilderness Going After "Pro-Wolf" Washington State Commissioners in Hearing Today
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Wolves, Government, ethics, democrats, propaganda, americans, corruption, republicans, lies, elections, cover-up, candidates, news, freedoms, constitution, abuse, u.s., politics, crime, congress, terrorism, SupremeCourt, media, dishonesty, Govtfearmongerin )

Roxie
- 51 days ago - thewildlifenews.com
Efforts by Washington state anti-wolf forces intercepted- Below is an alert from anti-wolf folks in Washington State. This is an interesting example of the kind of email campaign that is being used by anti-wolf forces in a state where pro-wolf opinion
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Stop the Execution of Reggie Clemons ACTION
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: clemency, death penalty, crime, jury, Reggie Clemons, government, cover-up, ethics )

Nancy
- 240 days ago - org2.democracyinaction.org
Everyone acknowledges that Reggie Clemons did not murder Julie and Robin Kerry. He was sentenced to death - at age 19 - as an accomplice. But even his complicity is in question.
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Congress Makes Sure They Have No Flight Delays, While Sequestration Heaps Huge Damage on Many Millions
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, congress, corruption, cover-up, crime, democrats, dishonesty, economy, elections, Govtfearmongering, lies, media, politics, propaganda, republicans )

Kit
- 23 days ago - alternet.org
A flight delay is inconvenient, not being able to receive your cancer treatment is a matter of life and death.
79 comments
TAKE ACTION: TELL AG HOLDER: STOP MAKING EXCUSES. DO YOUR JOB. NOBODY IS TOO BIG TO JAIL.
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: ethics, crime, government, dishonesty, cover-up )

Beverly
- 27 days ago - act.couragecampaign.org
Criminals need to be prosecuted -- nobody is too rich, too important, or too large to be given immunity.
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