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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.
Let Ruthelle Vote!
Ruthelle is only one of millions of people who are at risk of losing their right to vote in November.
sponsor: American Civil Liberties Union
Protect the Right to Vote
Laws across the country are attempting to disenfranchise voters. Speak out now!
sponsor: American Civil Liberties Union
Obama is for Marriage Equality
Stand with President Obama and show your support for his endorsement of equal rights.
sponsor: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Stop Using Tax Dollars on DOMA
Tell Boehner to stop using our tax dollars to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act!
sponsor: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Equal Work Deserves Equal Pay
Equal work deserves equal pay. Tell Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act immediately.
sponsor: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
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.
sponsor: Lambda Legal
Justice for Reggie Clemons!
Reggie Clemons may be innocent but is still on death row.
sponsor: Care2.com
Aboriginals can't wait for change!
The current indigenous jobs strategy needs overhaul, but the government has postponed it indefinitely.
sponsor: Care2.com
Health Reform is STILL a Big Deal!
Tell the GOP candidates that health care is a right of the 99%. Stop lying about Obamacare!
sponsor: Care2.com
Justice for Trayvon Martin:...
Trayvon Martin, a 17-year old black boy, was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida...
sponsor: Care2.com
Birth Control "not about women?"
According to Rep. Joe Walsh, the birth control issue is "not about women," but about "religious liberties"?
sponsor: Care2 Politics
Protect Student from Racism!
A Muslim student at the University of Bridgeport was sexually harassed and then reported as a terrorist.
sponsor: Care2.com
Thank U.S. Veterans for Protest!
"Veterans for America" arranged an "eat-in" to protest a hate crime in Massachusetts.
sponsor: Care2.com
Keep Teachers Accountable!
Teachers in Georgia school district promote slavery through math problem sets.
sponsor: Care2.com
Share Your Story About Racism
Together, we can make a huge impact simply by telling our stories together. Tell yours today.
sponsor: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Support Rural Hospitals
If Medicare is cut, many rural hospitals could be forced to close their doors for good.
sponsor: Care2 Health Issues
Rescue Eslam and Zainab!
On November 11, Faical Chebbi illegally abducted Eslam Chebbi (5) and Zainab Chebbi (2) to Tunisia.
sponsor: Édeanna Johnson-Chebbi
Retrial for Mumia Abu-Jamal!
Mumia Abu-Jamal is a political activist who did not receive a fair trial when accused of murder.
sponsor: Care2.com
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.
sponsor: Care2.com
Honor African American History
African American history is American history - stand up to support its history and heritage today!
sponsor: NMAAHC
Bring Democracy to Burma!
Challenge a military regime that that violates human rights and that citizens fear!
sponsor: Care2.com
Shut Down Unsafe Clinic!
A clinic in China was re-using needles when giving shots, leading to an outbreak of Hepatitis C.
sponsor: Care2.com
Stop Torture from Syrian Officials!
Children in Syria are being tortured and killed by military officials with no remorse.
sponsor: Care2.com
Fire Racist Basketball Coach!
Coach Derek Howard was caught, on tape, making unprovoked, racist remarks at a student.
sponsor: Care2.com
Cut the Pentagon to Cut the Debt
Congress should cut $1 trillion from the Pentagon budget -- not programs we need -- to fix the deficit.
sponsor: Friends Committee on National Legislation
Save Zambian Workers!
Zambian employees working in Chinese-owned mines are suffering under harsh conditions.
sponsor: Care2.com
Give Children a Voice!
Children in Afghanistan have absolutely no rights. They are exploited every day.
sponsor: Care2.com
Protect Kids from Bullies!
The Senate has passed a bill that essentially encourages bullying!
sponsor: Care2.com
Save the Lives of Families
We need to ensure that all federal programs are tightening their belts at the same rate.
sponsor: Care2.com
Demand Justice for Demolished Home
Leyla Yunus , her husband, and three human rights organizations have had their homes illegally demolished.
sponsor: Care2.com
