Sign the petition: Congress must regulate the airline industry

[Daily Kos Campaigns]( Here are some of the most popular and time-sensitive petitions from Daily Kos, the largest online gathering space for progressives. - [Sign the petition: Congress must regulate the airline industry]( Sign the petition: Congress must regulate the airline industry TARGET: Congress Countless Americans are already grappling with the severe impact of intensifying climate-related storms. Stranded in crowded airports, they're missing cherished moments with family and friends, being subjected to escalating fares, and left in limbo as understaffed airlines, due to their own mismanagement, fail to effectively handle the resulting chaos. - [Sign the petition: Protect the separation of church and state]( Sign the petition: Protect the separation of church and state The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution enshrines the right to the right to practice any religion, or no religion at all. But recent legislation and court rulings are jeopardizing these fundamental American values. We are witnessing an increasing trend toward promoting Christianity in public institutions, particularly within our public schools. - [Sign the petition: Oppose the horrific treatment of asylum-seekers]( Sign the petition: Oppose the horrific treatment of asylum-seekers Texas state troopers have been caught in horrific acts against asylum-seekers, as they literally pushed small children and nursing babies back into the Rio Grande. The inhumanity at our borders must end. - [Bad news: Daily Kos is facing tough financial times. But grassroots donors like you make it possible for us to offer top-notch political coverage & activism. Can you donate $5 today to help us keep fighting?]( - [Sign the petition: Disqualify Trump from running for president]( Sign the petition: Disqualify Trump from running for president TARGET: Congress Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is very clear. Any person who has taken an oath to support the Constitution, but has subsequently engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, is disqualified from holding office. Donald Trump's actions on January 6 make him ineligible to run for president, and he must be disqualified. - [Sign the petition: Reject education cuts]( Sign the petition: Reject education cuts TARGET: Congress The FY24 House funding bill cuts $64 billion from public education, preschool funding, and job training for young adults and working families. They cut every level of education, from preschool through college―cutting out the major engine for economic progress for families who aren’t rich. - [Sign the petition: Revoke the NRA’s tax-exempt status!]( Sign the petition: Revoke the NRA’s tax-exempt status! The NRA has long been suspected of engaging in potentially illegal activities. A Senate investigation disclosed the NRA's collaboration with Russians to influence American elections. The NRA was also accused of misusing its tax-exempt status by funneling millions of dollars to top executives and vendors. Time to take action. - [Sign the petition: No to shutdowns, no to Biden impeachment, no to Republicans]( Sign the petition: No to shutdowns, no to Biden impeachment, no to Republicans TARGET: Congress Marjorie Taylor Greene and her fellow extremists do not speak for a majority of Republicans, let alone the country. And yet, McCarthy will keep carrying water for their nihilistic agenda unless we fight back and say: No government shutdowns. No Biden impeachment. - [Sign the petition to Biden: Veto any defense bill loaded with MAGA hate]( Sign the petition to Biden: Veto any defense bill loaded with MAGA hate. TARGET: President Biden MAGA extremists are attempting to twist the already notorious National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into a vehicle for regressive policy with a series of 'poison pill' amendments. These provisions are not mere policy disagreements. They're an assault on our rights, our dignity, and the very essence of what we stand for. - [Sip your favorite beverage from your very own Daily Kos mug. Click here to get one now!]( - [Sign the petition to Facebook: Do not provide a platform of hate]( Sign the petition to Facebook: Do not provide a platform of hate TARGET: Facebook Moms for Liberty is the leading group behind book bans nationwide, and has been branded an extremist hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. But Facebook, as the largest social media outlet, continues to allow its dangerous spread. - [Sign the petition: Ban assault weapons]( Sign the petition: Ban assault weapons TARGET: Congress The United States has surpassed 400 mass shootings in 2023, on pace for a record-breaking year in gun violence with an average of nearly two mass shootings a day. Gun violence is the leading cause of death among children and teens. This is an epidemic that we can and must prevent. - [Sign the petition: Support Supreme Court term limits now]( Sign the petition: Support Supreme Court term limits now TARGET: President Biden and Congress Lack of federal oversight and few consequences have bred a culture of corruption, where Justices believe they are untouchable. Is time for Congress to act. We must restore democratic legitimacy to the Supreme Court by establishing term limits and regular appointments. - [Sign the petition: No more 'forever chemicals' in our drinking water]( Sign the petition: No more 'forever chemicals' in our drinking water TARGET: President Biden and EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan Per- and poly-fluoralkyl substances (PFAS)—known as "forever chemicals" because they are extremely resistant to breaking down in the environment—are commonly used in cosmetics, medications and medical devices, cleaning products, and more. Now, for the first time at a federal level, the Biden administration is working to regulate six dangerous PFAS in drinking water. Help demonstrate broad support for the Biden administration's efforts by adding your name today. - [Sign the petition: Support our screenwriters and actors]( Sign the petition: Support our screenwriters and actors The WGA and SAG-AFTRA are on strike, but it is not just about the actors and writers; it's about the integrity of the entertainment industry and the respect for the craft. It's about standing up against corporate greed and demanding fair compensation for the value they bring to the industry. - [North Carolina might give Democrats the biggest bang for their buck in 2024. Donate now to elect Dems up and down the ticket]( - [Sign the petition: Ron DeSantis cannot rewrite Black history]( Sign the petition: Ron DeSantis cannot rewrite Black history TARGET: Florida Republicans The new Black history standards approved by the Florida State Board of Education include revisionist and offensive language suggesting that some Black people benefited from slavery because it "taught them useful skills." Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans are out of control. - [Sign the petition: Remove the shield of protection from police]( Sign the petition: Remove the shield of protection from police TARGET: Congress As law enforcement continues to claim the lives of unarmed individuals across the country, officers are increasingly shielded from accountability due to qualified immunity—a legal doctrine that strictly limits the right to sue police officers and other public officials for constitutional violations such as excessive force. The Supreme Court has upheld this loophole, denying victims of police brutality recourse. - [Sign if you agree: No one—not even a former president—is above the law]( Sign if you agree: No one—not even a former president—is above the law Donald Trump has now been indicted by two grand juries of everyday Americans. These indictment mark the first time in U.S. history that a president has been criminally charged. We must make it clear that no one, not even a former president, is above the law. - [Sign the petition: Advocate for a decade of protected status for Dreamers]( Sign the petition: Advocate for a decade of protected status for Dreamers TARGET: Congress As Congress has failed to pass comprehensive immigration reform, many remain in limbo. The transformative American Dream and Promise Act of 2023 can change that. - [Tell Congress: Raise the minimum wage to $17 an hour!]( Tell Congress: Raise the minimum wage to $17 an hour! TARGET: Congress According to the Economic Policy Institute, the minimum wage has lost 27 percent of its purchasing power due to cost-of-living increases. Increasing it would put more money in people’s pockets, enabling them to make purchases that help create jobs and boost the economy. - [Sign on: Become a grassroots supporter of the People's Response Act!]( Sign on: Become a grassroots supporter of the People's Response Act! TARGET: Congress Public safety is a matter of public health. A holistic, inclusive, and health-centered approach is critical to ensuring the safety of young folks, disabled people, communities of color, and low-income areas. Become a grassroots cosponsor of the People’s Response Act. - [Solidarity with farmworkers, entertainment workers, and workers everywhere else: Split a $5 donation to support strikes and workplace organizing efforts.]( [Log in]( or [sign up]( to post articles and comments on Daily Kos, the nation's largest progressive community. 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