Sign the petition: Reduce child poverty. Expand the Child Tax Credit

[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: Reduce child poverty. Expand the Child Tax Credit]( Sign the petition: Reduce child poverty. Expand the Child Tax Credit TARGET: Congress After the Child Tax Credit expansion lapsed in 2022, more than 1 in 4 adults living with kids under the age of 6 had food hardships. Congress has announced a bipartisan tax policy agreement that would expand the Child Tax Credit for about 80% of families with low incomes who now do not receive the full credit. If passed, this would provide relief to millions. - [Sign if you agree: A vote for Trump is a vote against our democracy's survival]( Sign if you agree: A vote for Trump is a vote against our democracy's survival The twice-impeached disgraced former president, Donald Trump, is still running for president in 2024. Being indicted for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election will not automatically disqualify him from the ballot. Donald Trump must be held accountable. - [Sign the petition: Ban single-use plastics!]( Sign the petition: Ban single-use plastics! TARGET: Congress The United States generates enough plastic waste to fill a football stadium 1.5 times EVERY DAY. It’s past time for immediate action. - [It's a tough time to be an independent news outlet. Can you chip in $5 a month to help us keep fighting?]( - [Sign the petition: Expand Social Security]( Sign the petition: Expand Social Security TARGET: Congress Social Security is the most important source of retirement income for a vast majority of Americans. Nearly half of Americans do not have access to or have no acquired retirement savings otherwise, making Social Security even more essential to retirement security. - [Sign the petition: We MUST overturn Citizens United!]( Sign the petition: We MUST overturn Citizens United! TARGET: Congress With predictions of the most expensive election cycle in history, topping $10.2 billion in political advertising, the impact of Citizens United is more profound than ever. We need a democracy where all voices can be heard. Overturn Citizens United now! - [Sign the petition: Don't jeopardize Ukraine aid for GOP's anti-immigrant wish list]( Sign the petition: Don't jeopardize Ukraine aid for GOP's anti-immigrant wish list TARGET: Congress Without Congress approving additional funds to help Ukraine, the United States will soon run out of money for this effort. But Republicans are stalling this aid by demanding draconian asylum, parole and detention policies at the U.S.-Mexico border. - [Sign the petition: Disqualify Trump from running for president]( Sign the petition: Disqualify Trump from running for president! The Colorado Supreme Court agrees, and other states must follow. Section 3 of the 14th Amendment says that any person who has taken an oath to support the U.S. 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. - [Coffee? Tea? Hot chocolate? Cider? It all tastes better when it comes from a Daily Kos mug. Click here to get yours now!]( - [Sign the petition: Hold big corporations accountable for consumer health risks]( Sign the petition: Hold big corporations accountable for consumer health risks Every consumer has the right to be informed about the products they use and the potential risks involved. Big corporations must be held accountable for the safety of their products, and we need policies that prioritize consumer health and safety with stringent regulations and oversight from both corporations and regulatory bodies. - [Sign the petition: Make the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share. Fully fund the IRS]( Sign the petition: Make the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share. Fully fund the IRS TARGET: Congress Ever since President Biden & Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, the IRS has identified 1,600 taxpayers who reported over $1 million in income and had been skimping on their taxes. It's working, which is why Wall Street billionaires are using their considerable access and power to threaten IRS funding. - [Sign if you agree: Speaker Mike Johnson is a dangerous extremist]( Sign if you agree: Speaker Mike Johnson is a dangerous extremist Mike Johnson, a former attorney for the right-wing hate group Alliance Defending Freedom, holds extreme views on everything from separation of church and state to LGBTQ+ freedoms and abortion rights. He has argued that we do not live in a democracy, and was a leading architect to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Every single Republican must answer for the extreme views of their new House Speaker. - [Sign the petition to Democrats: Stop spending money on Twitter]( Sign the petition to Democrats: Stop spending money on Twitter TARGET: Democratic candidates Despite the disturbing trend of escalating hate speech on X (formerly Twitter), Democratic candidates across federal, state, and local elections have collectively spent over a million dollars for political ads on the platform, even while companies like Apple and Disney have paused ads. - [Sign the petition: Keep fighting, and keep winning, for abortion rights!]( Sign the petition: Keep fighting, and keep winning, for abortion rights! Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe, abortion is nearly completely banned in 14 states and 7 more states have enacted harsh restrictions. The good news? We can fight back and win–we’ve been witnessing this across the country since the Court ripped away our constitutional right. - [In a post-Roe era abortion funds providing financial and practical support are needed more than ever. Please support their work with a donation of $5 or more.]( - [Sign the petition: YouTube must stop monetizing climate change denial]( Sign the petition: YouTube must stop monetizing climate change denial TARGET: YouTube A new report just revealed that YouTube has been making up to $13.4 million a year from advertising on channels that make false claims about climate change. Allowing creators to put out dangerous misinformation about climate change has detrimental consequences. - [Sign the petition: The U.S. can cut emissions and grow the economy]( Sign the petition: The U.S. can cut emissions and grow the economy Countries around the world are reducing carbon emissions while continuing to grow economically. We can and must continue to do the same. The time to fully transition away from fossil fuels is now. There is no economic excuse: We can and must reduce our emissions. - [Sign the petition: Investigate Gov. Abbott’s human rights abuses immediately]( Sign the petition: Investigate Gov. Abbott’s human rights abuses immediately TARGET: U.S. Department of Justice Asylum is a legal right, but it is also a basic human right, founded on the right to human dignity. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is abusing people seeking asylum for publicity. - [Sign the petition: Demand news networks stop giving Trump a free pass]( Sign the petition: Demand news networks stop giving Trump a free pass TARGET: News media Donald Trump's extremist, hateful rhetoric is getting worse—and if we're not careful, it could get him elected president. But the media is ignoring the threat. - [Want to see Mitch McConnell lead the Senate? Or worse, Rick Scott? 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