Sign the petition: Protect the separation of church and state

[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: 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: 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: 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. - [Brutal: Daily Kos revenue is down. Thank goodness for small donors like you, who have never let us down. Please chip in $5 a month to keep us fighting Republicans.]( - [Sign the petition: Protect freedom of the press]( Sign the petition: Protect freedom of the press TARGET: Lawmakers A free and independent press is a cornerstone of democracy. Brazen violations against an independent and constitutionally-protected free press directly threaten our freedoms. - [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 new trading rules to check corporate power!]( Sign the petition: Support new trading rules to check corporate power! TARGET: Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice America’s largest corporations consistently price-gouge consumers, treat workers unfairly, and take advantage of small businesses. New guidelines would keep some of these dangerous corporate behaviors in check, and stop the next mega-merger. - [Sip your favorite beverage from your very own Daily Kos mug. Click here to get one now!]( - [Sign the petition: The fossil fuel industry broke the law with their lies. Hold them accountable!]( Sign the petition: The fossil fuel industry broke the law with their lies. Hold them accountable! TARGET: U.S. Department of Justice For over 50 years the fossil fuel industry has used illegal methods to lie and distort public perception of a global crisis. It’s time to hold these corporations accountable for violations of federal racketeering laws, truth in advertising laws, consumer protection laws, and potentially other laws. - [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: Demand banks stop funding the climate crisis!]( Sign the petition: Demand banks stop funding the climate crisis! TARGET: Congress As long as the climate crisis remains unchecked, devastating weather events will increase in frequency. The world’s largest banks poured $673 billion into fossil fuel companies last year. The Fossil Free Finance Act would require big banks to stop financing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. - [Catastrophic wildfires in Hawai'i have left thousands homeless and claimed dozens of lives. Split a $5 donation between local groups leading relief efforts.]( - [Sign the petition: Televise the Trump trial]( Sign the petition: Televise the Trump trial TARGET: The Judicial Conference Public trust in our judiciary is at an all-time low. Deep state conspiracy theories flood social media to distract from Trump’s true crimes. To ensure public trust and faith in the judicial system, and this trial specifically, the public must be allowed to view and listen to Trump’s upcoming trial. - [Sign the petition: Denounce Ron DeSantis' war on education in Florida.]( Sign the petition: Denounce Ron DeSantis' war on education in Florida. TARGET: Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans Ron DeSantis and his cronies can peddle lies and block progress, but they can't rewrite history. Nor can they stop the existence of sexual orientation and gender identity. Florida's students deserve truth, not propaganda. We will not back down. - [Sign the petition: Protect public health from corporate polluters and support the Cumulative Impacts Act!]( Sign the petition: Protect public health from corporate polluters and support the Cumulative Impacts Act! TARGET: Congress We all deserve to breathe clean air and drink clean water. Where pollution occurs is a policy choice, and we can change the EPA’s permitting process to put people’s health first—particularly in communities already overburdened by air and water pollution. - [Heat waves, wildfires, flooding and more: Split a $5 donation between organizations demanding climate action now.]( - [Sign the petition: No utility shutoffs during heatwaves, increase LIHEAP funding!]( Sign the petition: No utility shutoffs during heatwaves, increase LIHEAP funding! TARGET: TARGET With heatwaves becoming the new normal due to the climate crisis, it’s unacceptable and inhumane for households to be without adequate cooling during the summer months. - [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 THREE 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: Break the endless cycle of war and demand the repeal of the 2002 authorization for use of military force.]( Sign the petition: Break the endless cycle of war and demand the repeal of the 2002 authorization for use of military force. TARGET: U.S. House of Representatives A hawkish minority in the House is working overtime to redirect our power to pave a direct road to a NEW war -- this time with Iran. We cannot let a vocal group of warmongers lay the groundwork for more strife, more violence, and more suffering. - [Sign the petition to the Environmental Protection Agency: Ban the fish-killing tire chemical 6PPD!]( Sign the petition to the Environmental Protection Agency: Ban the fish-killing tire chemical 6PPD! TARGET: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 6PPD is a toxic chemical used in tires that helps prevent them from wearing down. It’s responsible for killing salmon and other endangered fish in watersheds, and is dangerous for humans. 6PPD does not belong in our water, in our homes, on our roads, or in our tires. - [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 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. [Log in]( or [sign up]( to post articles and comments on Daily Kos, the nation's largest progressive community. Thanks for all you do, The Daily Kos team Before you leave, can you do one more thing? 2023 has been a hard financial year for Daily Kos. 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