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Take action to protect the civil rights of all people at The PetitionSite's Civil Rights section. Create or sign a petition to protest gender bias or racial discrimination. Urge your elected officials to protect religious freedom. Advocate for equal pay and equal treatment in the workplace for all people regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or disability.
Stop Using Tax Dollars on DOMA
Tell Boehner to stop using our tax dollars to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act!
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Health Reform is STILL a Big Deal!
Tell the GOP candidates that health care is a right of the 99%. Stop lying about Obamacare!
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Protect the Right to Vote
Laws across the country are attempting to disenfranchise voters. Speak out now!
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Obama is for Marriage Equality
Stand with President Obama and show your support for his endorsement of equal rights.
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Equal Work Deserves Equal Pay
Equal work deserves equal pay. Tell Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act immediately.
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Let Ruthelle Vote!
Ruthelle is only one of millions of people who are at risk of losing their right to vote in November.
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Be A Real Maverick For Equality
Support Maverick's right to wear his T-shirt to school on April 20 to mark GLSEN's National Day of Silence.
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Justice for Trayvon Martin:...
Trayvon Martin, a 17-year old black boy, was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida...
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Birth Control "not about women?"
According to Rep. Joe Walsh, the birth control issue is "not about women," but about "religious liberties"?
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Thank U.S. Veterans for Protest!
"Veterans for America" arranged an "eat-in" to protest a hate crime in Massachusetts.
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Protect Student from Racism!
A Muslim student at the University of Bridgeport was sexually harassed and then reported as a terrorist.
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Shut Down Unsafe Clinic!
A clinic in China was re-using needles when giving shots, leading to an outbreak of Hepatitis C.
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Keep Teachers Accountable!
Teachers in Georgia school district promote slavery through math problem sets.
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Honor African American History
African American history is American history - stand up to support its history and heritage today!
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Stop Torture from Syrian Officials!
Children in Syria are being tortured and killed by military officials with no remorse.
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Retrial for Mumia Abu-Jamal!
Mumia Abu-Jamal is a political activist who did not receive a fair trial when accused of murder.
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Support Rural Hospitals
If Medicare is cut, many rural hospitals could be forced to close their doors for good.
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Bring Democracy to Burma!
Challenge a military regime that that violates human rights and that citizens fear!
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No Racial Bias in the Courtroom
A new North Carolina bill makes it harder for inmates to prove racial bias played a role in their sentencing.
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Share Your Story About Racism
Together, we can make a huge impact simply by telling our stories together. Tell yours today.
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Cut the Pentagon to Cut the Debt
Congress should cut $1 trillion from the Pentagon budget -- not programs we need -- to fix the deficit.
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Aboriginals can't wait for change!
The current indigenous jobs strategy needs overhaul, but the government has postponed it indefinitely.
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Syria Attacks its Own Citizens
There was fresh violence against Syrian civilians this weekend in the city of Hama.
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Fire Racist Basketball Coach!
Coach Derek Howard was caught, on tape, making unprovoked, racist remarks at a student.
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Free Tibetan Filmmaker
Tell China to release Dhondup Wangchen, who gave a voice to Tibetans under China's rule.
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Ai Weiwei is not free yet
Sign the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation petition, appealing for his unconditional freedom.
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Legalize Same Sex Marriage!
The NC Senate has voted to ban any legal recognition for same-sex couples.
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Remove the Marriage Penalty
Support the removal of the SSI Marriage Penalty against people with disabilities.
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Somalis Face Sexual Assault
Somali women face increasing risk of sexual assault both in their own country and in refugee camps.
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