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Larry Johnson Petition: Fans Demand Kansas City RB's Departure

Posted 11.09.2009 | Home


Kansas City Chiefs fans are circulating a petition to prevent embattled running back Larry Johnson from setting Kansas City's all-time rushing record....

A Human Rights Petition to President Barack Obama

Wade Norris | Posted 10.28.2009 | Denver


Wade Norris

For environmental refugees both within the United States and internationally, climate change means losing their homes, land and culture.

Referendum 71: US Supreme Court Judge Blocks Release Of Names In Gay Rights Ballot Fight

AP | MATTHEW DALY | Posted 10.20.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has temporarily blocked Washington state officials from releasing the names of people who sig...

Reining in the Rogue Democrats--Petition For Primary Challengers

Paul Loeb | Posted 10.16.2009 | Politics


Paul Loeb

Forcing Senators like Nelson, Baucus, and Lincoln to respond to the American public, through a petition, would be the right thing politically as well as morally.

19 More Advertisers Ditch Glenn Beck

James Rucker | Posted 10.06.2009 | Media


James Rucker

Two British companies, Subaru, Toyota and Equifax are among the companies pulling ads from Beck's Fox News show.

Glenn Beck Has Lost over 50% of His Ad Dollars

James Rucker | Posted 11.14.2009 | Media


James Rucker

Up until now, however, there's been a question of what the real consequences are for Beck and for Fox from our , especially as Beck's ratings have soared. It's starting to become clear.

President Obama: It's Time To Step Up

Adam Green | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics


Adam Green

Tonight, President Obama delivers his big speech to Congress at 8pm EST. It's expected that he'll express a preference for the public option. But frankly, that's not enough.

Progressives Take Action Aimed at Obama

Adam Green | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics


Adam Green

Obama's health care speech "is still being debated in the West Wing," reports Politico. That means there's still time -- we have one week to persuade Obama to do the right thing.

Eleven More Companies Ditch Glenn Beck

James Rucker | Posted 10.18.2009 | Media


James Rucker

Great news today -- 11 more sponsors have distanced themselves from Glenn Beck's television program, bringing the total to 57.

Ten more companies say 'no' to Glenn Beck

James Rucker | Posted 09.27.2009 | Media


James Rucker

Today we're announcing that ten more companies have made sure their ads won't run on Glenn Beck's program.

Verizon, Lowe's, Johnson & Johnson, 13 more drop Glenn Beck

James Rucker | Posted 09.24.2009 | Media


James Rucker

Our campaign calling on Glenn Beck's advertisers to stop supporting his show continues to pick up steam. Today, we're announcing that 16 more companies pledged not to run their ads on Beck's show.

Walmart, CVS, Best Buy Ditch Glenn Beck (Plus Five More Companies)

James Rucker | Posted 09.17.2009 | Media


James Rucker

Eight more Glenn Beck advertisers, including Wal-Mart -- the world's largest retailer -- have confirmed that they pulled their ads from the controversial Fox News broadcaster's eponymous show.

Healthy Choice, Radio Shack, Roche and Sanofi-Aventis pull ads from Glenn Beck

James Rucker | Posted 09.13.2009 | Media


James Rucker

Great news today in our campaign calling on Glenn Beck's advertisers to pull their support from his show. Four more major companies have pulled their ads.

GEICO Pulls Its Ads from Glenn Beck Show

James Rucker | Posted 09.11.2009 | Media


James Rucker

Great news -- yet another major company, GEICO, has acted in response to our campaign calling on Glenn Beck's advertisers to stop supporting his show.

Glenn Beck's advertisers are backing away -- help us increase the pressure

James Rucker | Posted 09.06.2009 | Media


James Rucker

The writing is on the wall -- Beck should not have the backing of mainstream advertisers. If we keep the pressure on, we believe we can seriously threaten his platform.

"The Consequences of Inaction"

Mike Nellis | Posted 08.23.2009 | Politics


Mike Nellis

I want to pass along the Kansas Democratic Party's petition calling on Congress to enact real health care reform.

KDP Demands Rep. Todd Tiahrt Apologize to President Obama

Mike Nellis | Posted 08.17.2009 | Politics


Mike Nellis

No matter where you stand on abortion, we can all agree this is a disgusting, divisive comment and deserves to be rebuked.

White House Welcome for Nuclear Disarmament

Steven Crandell | Posted 04.24.2009 | Politics


Steven Crandell

The goal of nuclear disarmament is no longer just a dream. On the contrary, it's now official policy. It's there on the White House website, in both the Homeland Security and Foreign Policy

Court Agrees: Phthalates are Banned From Toys Effective Next Week!

Sarah Janssen | Posted 03.09.2009 | Living


Sarah Janssen

Phthalates (pronounced thal-ates) are chemicals used in many common consumer products, including as softeners of plastic children's toys -- like a rubber ducky.

Forgiving Student Loan Debt Would Stimulate Economy

Jon Chattman | Posted 03.08.2009 | Business


Jon Chattman

Forgiving student loan debt would truly allow the educated lower and middle classes to create a solid foundation for a new economy.

Were Troops Poisoned? Vets Demand KBR Come Clean on Toxins in Iraq

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics


Paul Rieckhoff

From burn pits to power plants, we are hearing more and more about troops who have been exposed to toxins while serving our country overseas.

Iran Clamps Down on Human Rights Advocates

Medea Benjamin | Posted 01.23.2009 | World


Medea Benjamin

Shirin Ebadi received worldwide recognition and hero status when she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. The Iranian government has tried repeatedly to silence her, but to no avail.

Petition to NBC: Stop Helping Coulter Sell Her Books

Ira Forman | Posted 01.18.2009 | Media


Ira Forman

On "Hannity & Colmes" Ann Coulter revealed that she will appear on NBC's "Today" show on January 6, 2009 to promote her newest book, "Guilty: Liberal ...

Congress Must Hold Hearings With CEOs Who Lay Off Workers

Lee Stranahan | Posted 01.06.2009 | Politics


Lee Stranahan

I'm tired of reading about the job layoffs daily while witnessing the lavish spending and bad decisions of incompetent CEOs, so I decided to do something about it and started a petition.

Help Bring Tina Fey to the Wolverines!

Lisa Derrick | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics


Lisa Derrick

Local Michigan Republicans have started a petition to bring Sarah Palin back to Michigan. Dems want to do 'em one better by bringin' Tina Fey to Michigan. *wink*