Sign the petition: Senate must cancel August recess to confirm judges

[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: Senate must cancel August recess to confirm judges]( Sign the petition: Senate must cancel August recess to confirm judges TARGET: Senate Democrats The U.S. Senate is not confirming Biden-appointed judges fast enough. When Senate Republicans wanted to ram through court appointments during the Trump era (which drastically changed our courts), they canceled the August recess. It is time for Democrats to return the favor. - [Sign the petition: Impeach Justice Clarence Thomas]( Sign the petition: Impeach Justice Clarence Thomas TARGET: Congress Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has concealed decades of lavish trips paid for by a major GOP donor. This is likely illegal, and is yet another example of Thomas’ compromised behavior. He must be impeached immediately in order to maintain any impartiality in the highest court of the land. - [Sign the petition: No cuts to Social Security or raises on retirement age!]( Sign the petition: No cuts to Social Security or raises on retirement age! TARGET: U.S. Congress Social Security is a crucial lifeline for millions of Americans who rely on it for their financial well-being in retirement. We demand that our elected officials stand up for the well-being of all Americans and reject any proposals that would cut Social Security benefits or raise the retirement age. - [Our readers and activists donating a few dollars at a time is what keeps Daily Kos operating. Can you support Daily Kos and donate $3?]( - [Sign the petition: Marjorie Taylor Greene must be removed from U.S. House committees]( Sign the petition: Marjorie Taylor Greene must be removed from U.S. House committees TARGET: Congress Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has called for a “national divorce” between red and blue states—in other words, she endorsed the dissolution of the United States. Meanwhile, as a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, she is privy to sensitive information and makes decisions about our national security. - [Sign the petition: Stop Union-busting at Trader Joe's]( Sign the petition: Stop Union-busting at Trader Joe's TARGET: Trader Joe's Trader Joe’s, which cultivates a progressive brand, has rolled out intense union-busting campaigns at every store that's filed for a union election, and refuses to bargain in good faith with its workers. Instead of supporting workers' right to organize, Trader Joe’s has doubled down on union-busting -- using the same tactics as companies like Amazon and Starbucks. - [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: Denounce fascism in state governments]( Sign the petition: Denounce fascism in state governments Tennessee Republicans expelled 2 Democratic lawmakers (and almost expelled a third) for going up to the podium without being recognized, and leading protesters in a “gun reform now” chant after the Nashville school shooting that killed three 9-year-old children and three adults. This is a dangerous trend. - [Doesn't matter if you're a coffee or tea person, whatever you're drinking tastes better out of a Daily Kos mug. Get yours now!]( - [Sign the petition: Investigate electeds who may be constitutionally disqualified from holding office]( Sign the petition: Investigate electeds who may be constitutionally disqualified from holding office Section 3 of the 14th Amendment is clear: No elected official who previously swore an oath to the U.S. Constitution may serve if they "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" against the United States. That's not a matter of opinion or political preference, it's what the Constitution says. - [Sign the petition: House Republicans are playing with fire on the debt limit]( Sign the petition: House Republicans are playing with fire on the debt limit TARGET: House Republicans House Republicans just passed a debt limit bill to impose $4.5 trillion in cuts that would make children poorer, veterans sicker, families hungrier and housing more expensive. Republicans are doing this only because Joe Biden is president. Congress voted to extend the debt limit three times during the Trump Era with no conditions or negotiations. - [Sign the petition: Don’t militarize our schools]( Sign the petition: Don’t militarize our schools TARGET: All lawmakers After the Covenant School shooting that left 3 children and 3 adults dead, Tennessee and federal lawmakers have introduced legislation to bring more guns into schools by arming teachers and proposing an increase in school police. This is a terrible idea that must stop immediately. - [Sign the petition: Elect the president by national popular vote]( Sign the petition: Elect the president by national popular vote TARGET: Michigan, Minnesota & all state governments In a democracy, the person who receives the most votes should win. That’s why we must elect our president by national popular vote. 15 states and the District of Columbia have already joined the National Popular Vote interstate compact, and now we have bills going through the state legislatures in Michigan & Minnesota. - [Sign if you agree: Fox cannot get a tax write-off for its settlement]( Sign if you agree: Fox cannot get a tax write-off for its settlement TARGET: Congress After Fox paid a $787 million court settlement for spreading lies about the 2020 election, a spokesperson confirmed that they plan to write off this expense on their taxes. That is obscene. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) is considering legislation to fix this loophole, and Congress must hold hearings to determine a best solution. - [Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Ukraine: Donate to humanitarian efforts assisting refugees and others suffering during this horrific time.]( - [Sign the petition: Denounce Governor Greg Abbott and GOP-sanctioned violence.]( Sign the petition: Denounce Governor Greg Abbott and GOP-sanctioned violence. A Texas jury voted to convict Daniel Perry, the U.S. Army Sergeant who shot and killed Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in the summer of 2020. Now, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants to pardon Daniel Perry—which is disgraceful, violent, and a danger to our democracy and freedom to protest. The Republican Party is now actively engaging in political violence. - [Sign the petition to the DOJ: Investigate the expulsion of Tennessee state lawmakers]( Sign the petition to the DOJ: Investigate the expulsion of Tennessee state lawmakers TARGET: U.S. Department of Justice Removing Tennessee state Reps. Jones and Pearson from the House was an unprecedented overreach that denied thousands of Tennesseans their voice in the legislature. And it may have also violated the U.S. Constitution or federal civil rights laws. The Justice Department must investigate. - [Sign the petition: Demand Jeff Bezos testify in Congress]( Sign the petition: Demand Jeff Bezos testify in Congress TARGET: Senate HELP Committee On March 29, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz was grilled by Bernie Sanders and the rest of the US Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee about Starbucks’ repeated union-busting and intimidation tactics. That’s a great start – and now, it’s Jeff Bezos' turn. Amazon has also been repeatedly found guilty of violating labor laws. - [Sign and send the petition: Pass a clean funding bill to extend the debt limit. Period.]( Sign and send the petition: Pass a clean funding bill to extend the debt limit. Period. TARGET: U.S. Senate The U.S. is dangerously close to defaulting on our debt, and House Republicans exploited this crisis by passing legislation that would make extreme, steep spending cuts. It’s a callous deal and it cannot be entertained. The U.S. Senate cannot pass this deal and must, instead, raise the debt ceiling without conditions. - [MAGA Republicans and Trump-appointed judges are restricting access to abortion across the country. Fight back: Donate $3 to support independent abortion clinics.]( [Log in]( or [sign up]( to post articles and comments on Daily Kos, the nation's largest progressive community. 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