Change.org - ASL at Inauguration Day

Soluna wants this election transition to mark a time of inclusion and accessibility. As a Deaf person, she wants an ASL interpreter at Inauguration Day. And to get the White House and Inauguration Committee to show an interpreter in the televised coverage. She argues that the Deaf community can feel the passion and emotions of the Inaugural address better through sign language than reading words on a screen. Sign her petition to demand this event be accessible to those who are hearing-impaired. Inauguration Day 2021: Have an ASL Interpreter Present for Deaf/HoH Viewers 650 have signed Soluna Night’s petition. Let’s get to 1,000!

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To so many of us, 2020 has been a year where we have happened upon clarity. It might not have been in a way we hoped, but it was in a way that we needed. We have seen the faults and flaws of our government, political figures, systems, agencies, and it is now that we begin to move towards ways of improving these problems to ensure a better future for us and the next generation, and to stand up and advocate for change. For the Inauguration in 2021, I would like to propose that the federal government not only have an ASL interpreter present at the live event, but also provide televised coverage of the interpreter throughout the event on a portion of the screen for viewers at home. As a Deaf person, this new chapter should mark a time of inclusion and accessibility, not a further ceremony to show how divisive our country has really become. Just like hearing people in this country who would rather hear and see the Inaugural Address than read the words being spoken, we would much rather feel the passion and emotions of this time through sign language. Please join me in requesting that the White House and Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies provide an ASL Interpreter that can be viewed by all Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who want the opportunity to see such a historical moment for our nation.

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Change.org - Sentenced to death

Eric Pruitt served in the US military for 19 years. While a contractor overseas, his daughter Gabrielle says he was framed and charged for cocaine possession. Eric has been sentenced to death by hanging in Kuwait. US civilians have been targeted by Kuwaiti police before. Gabrielle is asking for the US government’s help. She wants her father home safely. Join her campaign now to demand the US government helps save Eric’s life. Help free another Black U​.​S. Veteran wrongfully sentenced to death in Kuwait 199,781 have signed Gabrielle Pruitt’s petition. Let’s get to 200,000!

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Please help me save my dad! Eric Pruitt has served his country both in the military and as a contractor overseas for 19 years. He is now facing a death sentence by hanging in a foreign prison over drug charges. I really need your help to get the U.S. President’s administration to see this in order to bring him home. U.S. civilians serving to protect our country or support our military have been targeted by Kuwaiti police in the past. These charges have often turned out to be false, but only after the U.S. government intervened on their behalf. My dad needs that intervention today because Kuwaiti police planted cocaine and falsely charged him for it. Death by hanging is inhumane! Even if the death sentence is dropped, a lifetime in prison is certainly not much better, especially for a man who has served his country or for non-violent crimes! If enough people stand up, my Dad’s life can be saved. I just want him to come home. Please sign my petition today asking the U.S. President’s administration to demand the release of Eric Pruitt. This will ensure actual justice is served for a Black American Veteran and help bring him back to his family.

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Change.org - Transgender kids in Alabama

Politicians in Alabama are trying to pass a law that would make it a criminal act to provide medical care to transgender kids. Kevin, who started this petition, is a pharmacist and an expert in LGBTQ healthcare. He knows that this law would be detrimental for trans kids. They already face an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide. Join Kevin in the fight to reject this bill, and instead focus on providing better care for trans youth. Protect transgender youth healthcare rights and oppose Alabama HB-1 838 have signed Kevin Astle’s petition. Let’s get to 1,000!

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A proposed law (Alabama HB-1) seeks to prohibit and criminalize medical care for transgender youth in Alabama. Gender-affirming care and pubertal suppression of adolescents has been a medical practice since the late 1980s and has a wealth of evidence to support the practice. Transgender youth are at an increased risk of experiencing depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations – which studies have shown gender-affirming care can reduce the incidence of. Not only does HB-1 seek to criminalize medical treatment for transgender youth, this bill also seeks to require teachers to disclose information about transgender youth to their parents, regardless of the student’s feelings about this which would be a further detriment to their mental health.  Rather than criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender youth, we need to focus on solutions to provide access to safe and equitable healthcare services. According to the treatment guidelines for gender-affirming care, individuals must establish care with a psychiatrist prior to beginning pubertal suppression or hormone therapy. Alabama is among the states with the lowest access to mental health services, particularly for adolescents. Providing access to mental health professionals will allow children and adolescents to explore their gender identity through evidence-based approaches. Along with improved mental health services, we need to support the training of medical professionals to provide access to gender-affirming care for adolescent patients.  Through signing this petition, we urge the Alabama State House to oppose the criminalization of gender-affirming care for youth and to rather support improved access to mental health and gender-affirming care services!

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Witness, Share and Evangelize: Today in the Mission Yearbook - Synod of the Sun network aims to help confront and dismantle racism

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Today in the Mission Yearbook - Synod of the Sun network aims to help confront and dismantle racism: About 40 people in four states seek to heed ‘God’s ongoing call to love and justice’ November 30, 2020 Members of the Synod of the Sun’s Net...

WCC NEWS: All Africa Conference of Churches urges all parties in South Sudan: “embrace peace and reconciliation”

During a solidarity visit to South Sudan, a delegation from the All Africa Conference of Churches urged all parties in South Sudan to pursue peace even amid challenges.

Delegation of the All Africa Conference of Churches during the meeting with South Sudan president Salva Kiir urged pursuing peace amid the ongoing challenges. Photo: Lakoyo Shakira/SSCC

30 November 2020

Meeting with South Sudan president Salva Kiir, the delegation encouraged various parties to the conflict to embrace peace and reconciliation, as well as accompany the country’s churches during this difficult period. The delegation was led by All Africa Conference of Churches president Rt Rev. Arnold Temple, and also included Dr Agnes Abuom, moderator World Council of Churches central committee. The delegation visited South Sudan from 16-20 November. Temple stated that the team had listened keenly to many stakeholders during the mission. AACC delegates meeting the Vice President of South Sudan, Mama Rebeca Nyadeng De Mabior. Photo: Lakoyo Shakira/SSCC Temple asked Kiir to implement the Truth, Reconciliation and Healing Commission as part of the Transitional Justice, Accountability, Reconciliation and healing contained in chapter five of the Revitalized Agreement. “Sure it would be of great value your Excellency,” Temple said. Temple also issued a plea to Kiir to resolve all the differences and build trust among themselves, the political elites of South Sudan, noting that this would filter down to the ordinary citizens. “Trust among yourselves as politicians is critical for the healing and transformation of your beloved country, Your Excellency,” said Temple. Read the full statement of AACC Learn more about All Africa Conference of Churches WCC member churches in South Sudan

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Witness, Share and Evangelize: Today in the Mission Yearbook - COVID-19 helping to fuel global hunger

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Today in the Mission Yearbook - COVID-19 helping to fuel global hunger: ‘How do you tell a hungry man to sit at home?’ November 29, 2020 Paul Raja Rao Valaperla hands a prize to a woman at an event celebrating ru...

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Today in the Mission Yearbook - Prayer vigil serves as on-ramp for Christians on a journey of discernment

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Today in the Mission Yearbook - Prayer vigil serves as on-ramp for Christians on a journey of discernment: Louisville nonprofits host interfaith event to help dismantle structural racism November 28, 2020 Chandra Irvin of Interfaith Paths to Peace...

Change.org - Amazon

Today marks the opening of the holiday shopping season. As the world’s largest retailer, Amazon will surely play a large role in buying and sending gifts during the pandemic. But almost every order is delivered using plastic. Jimena knows “we cannot afford to keep polluting our planet at this rate”. She wants the retail giant to reduce the amount of plastic they use. Sign this petition now to ask Amazon to switch to more eco-friendly solutions. Ask Amazon to reduce the amount of plastic used for packing 421,203 have signed M. Jimena Rodriguez’s petition. Let’s get to 500,000!

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Amazon is the largest retailer in the world.  We are all happy and grateful to have them especially when you don’t have the time or patience to go around shopping all the things you need. But unfortunately every time you order, tons of single use plastic arrives with your products.  Let’s ask the company to reduce the amount of plastic used and avoid it when it is not necessary.  Let’s ask them to stop using the plastic, bubble bags and switch to more eco friendly solutions.  We cannot afford to keep polluting our planet at this rate and everyone but specially large  corporations have the moral obligation to lead by example.

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