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Demand a Global Ceasefire to Ensure Medical Aid Access for First Responders in GazaFirst responders are dedicated to protecting the general welfare, saving lives, and providing aid during times of crisis. Our shared experiences in responding to emergencies have taught us the value of compassion, empathy, and sacrifice. We urge our colleagues and communities to join us in this call for a ceasefire and a renewed commitment to building a future based on understanding and respect for international laws and regulations. Since the beginning of the conflict in Gaza, nearly 449 medical facilities have been attacked, leading to a significant reduction in access to healthcare supplies for civilians and non-combatants. The catastrophic conditions due to escalating violence have severely impacted the ability of healthcare workers to provide essential care, leading to a massive humanitarian crisis and a death toll of over 22,000.As first responders, we stand in solidarity with our fellow brothers and sisters on the ground, working to save lives in extremely difficult conditions. We call on those committed to protecting innocent men, women, and children to share this message and help prevent the further loss of life. The moral duty to protect innocent lives is not an issue of political partisanship. Hospitals and other critical medical resources and facilities are protected under international law. It thus becomes a moral and legal imperative to safeguard the lives of first responders who risk their safety to provide critical assistance to those in need. We, the undersigned, appeal to world leaders, humanitarian organizations, and individuals around the globe to join us in demanding the establishment of a ceasefire to allow crucial medical supplies to reach first responders who are tirelessly working to save lives amidst the ongoing conflict. As first responders, we stand in solidarity with our fellow brothers and sisters on the ground, working with limited resources to save lives in extremely difficult conditions. We call on those committed to protecting innocent men, women, and children to share this message and help prevent the further loss of innocent lives.
Hrach Avetisyan34,2801/3/24
Protect Safe and Accessible AbortionThe overturning of Roe V Wade was just the beginning of the battle to protect reproductive rights. Most abortions are done through Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications and new lawsuits threaten access to those approved medications to millions of women. Health and reproductive rights advocates fear many will turn to unsafe, self-induced abortions if access to these medications are banned. If you believe access to these medications should be protected, add your voice to the petition calling on Congress to act to enshrine access no matter where you live. As reported by the Guttmacher Institute, over 90% of abortion patients in the US obtain their procedure in the first trimester, with the majority of them opting for medication abortion. Medication abortion, using the FDA approved combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for up to 10 weeks of pregnancy. If you believe access to safe and legal abortion is fundamental to reproductive health and freedom by calling on Congress to act to make mifepristone accessible to all individuals seeking safe and effective medication abortion regardless of their location or financial status. My name is Star and in 2021, I had an abortion. I went to a clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee where they gave me the abortion pills (mifepristone and misopristol) to end my pregnancy, but due to me being almost 12 weeks pregnant, the pills didn't work. I then headed to Charlotte to get a surgical abortion. I was scared both times but I was more relieved than anything because I was able to get the help I needed. Even though I was able to get the healthcare I sought, others in my position will not be able to if Congress bans mifepristone. Mifepristone is safe and should be accessible to all who seek it. I stand with any and all people who seek abortions and you should too. If you believe that people deserve safe and legal abortion care, please sign this petition. Banning abortions only bans safe abortions.
Star Jowers112,6472/10/23
Ensure Immediate Access to Insulin for Kejriwal and Protect His Basic Medical Rights!Who is Arvind Kejriwal ? Arvind Kejriwal, an Indian politician and graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, has been serving as the Chief Minister of Delhi since February 2015. He leads the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which emphasizes anti-corruption measures and governance focused on the welfare of the people. Kejriwal's journey into politics followed a career in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), where he served as a civil servant. His prominence soared during the 2011 anti-corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare, advocating for the Jan Lokpal Bill to combat corruption in India. In 2012, Kejriwal founded the Aam Aadmi Party, aiming to challenge the established political order and provide a platform for ordinary citizens to engage in politics. The party made significant electoral gains in the 2013 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, forming the government with support from the Indian National Congress. However, his first stint as Chief Minister lasted only 49 days, marred by political discord that led to his resignation. Despite this setback, AAP's popularity surged, leading to a resounding victory in the 2015 elections, with the party winning 67 out of 70 seats again in 2020 62 out of 70 in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. Since then, Kejriwal's government has focused on various issues, including education, healthcare, and public services, implementing populist policies and innovative governance initiatives. His tenure has been characterized by a continued emphasis on anti-corruption measures and pro-people governance, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in Indian politics. The Delhi Chief Minister was arrested by the enforcement directorate on March 21 in a money laundering case linked to the now scrapped Delhi excise policy case. He remains in judicial custody. We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned about the health and well-being of Arvind Kejriwal, who has been battling diabetes for the past 30 years. Despite his critical medical condition requiring 54 units of insulin daily, we have received alarming reports that his insulin has been withheld while in custody. As a result, his blood sugar levels have soared to a dangerous level of 300, posing an immediate threat to his health and life. The denial of basic medical rights by jail authorities is a grave violation of human rights and cannot be tolerated. Arvind Ji's fundamental right to access essential medical treatment, including insulin, must be upheld without any delay. We urge the authorities to take immediate action to ensure the following: Immediate Access to Insulin: Arvind Ji must be provided with the necessary insulin medication without any further delay to stabilize his blood sugar levels and prevent further complications. Medical Evaluation and Treatment: Arvind Ji's health condition must be evaluated by qualified medical professionals, and appropriate medical treatment must be provided to address his diabetes and any related health issues. Respect for Human Rights: It is imperative that the rights and dignity of all individuals, including those in custody, are respected and protected. Denying access to essential medical care is a violation of human rights and must be rectified immediately. Accountability and Justice: Those responsible for withholding Arvind Ji's insulin and endangering his health must be held accountable for their actions. Justice must be served to ensure that such violations do not occur in the future. We call upon the concerned authorities, including jail authorities and government officials, to prioritize Arvind Ji's health and well-being by taking immediate action to provide him with the necessary medical treatment and ensure that his basic human rights are respected and upheld. #HumanRightsViolation #JusticeForArvindKejriwal #MedicalRightsMatterJeswanth Reddy3,1354/18/24
Victory!Demand Fair Pay for St Joseph Nurses in Paterson, NJNurses at St. Joseph’s University Hospital (including Med Surg, OB, Labor and Delivery, Peds) recently received only a $1 raise, while our retirement match was entirely eliminated. This minimal raise does not come close to compensating for the loss. In stark contrast, some ICU, ED and Step Down nurses received a $7 raise. This significant disparity is unfair and fails to recognize the critical work floor nurses perform every day. Our units are severely understaffed, resulting in unsafe patient-to-nurse ratios that jeopardize both patient care and nurse well-being. If this issue is not resolved within the next month, nurses will be forced to go on strike to demand fair compensation. One year we’re HEROES, the next we’re ZERO. Please sign this petition to support equitable wage increases for all nursing staff and help ensure a robust and just healthcare system.St Joseph Med Surg2,2685/28/24
Regence: Don’t Deny Our Son's Right to a Better Future—Approve His Drug Treatment Now!Our son Rocco is caught in a race against time. He is on the brink of losing access to a life-changing treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a degenerative disorder that aggressively strips children of all muscle function, leading to wheelchair dependence and, tragically, an early death. Fortunately, there is hope for Rocco and other children fighting this relentless disease. ELEVIDYS, a recently FDA-approved gene therapy, offers a groundbreaking opportunity to dramatically improve Rocco's quality of life by facilitating the production of dystrophin, a protein crucial for muscle function that boys with DMD lack. This therapy could not only slow the damaging progression of the disease but also has the potential to preserve ambulation for a longer period and may extend life expectancy. This critical treatment is approved for children aged four to five, creating a narrow window for Rocco, who will turn six in October. The urgency to secure this gene therapy is twofold: the rapid progression of DMD makes early intervention crucial, and Rocco’s eligibility for ELEVIDYS is nearing expiration. Despite qualifying for ELEVIDYS, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield (Regence) has denied coverage, which we view as indefensible, erroneously deeming the therapy ‘investigational’, despite FDA approval. We also believe that the cost of the drug is a factor in their decision. Even after our first appeal, Regence upheld their denial, further delaying this vital treatment. In our view, this decision by Regence is wrong. It appears to be a clear prioritization of profits over the ethical duty to provide necessary patient care. Labeling ELEVIDYS as 'investigational' seems to directly contradict its FDA approval and disregards the medical recommendation of Rocco’s doctor, undermining trust in and the purpose of our healthcare system. Furthermore, by limiting access to this FDA-approved treatment, Regence risks hindering scientific progress and marginalizes the efforts and sacrifices of those who participate in clinical trials to advance medical science. Decisions about patient care should be entrusted to medical professionals who are experts in their fields and understand the nuances of each patient, not to insurance companies. Rocco’s enduring cheerfulness and resilience brighten the lives of everyone around him. He deserves every chance to flourish without the shadow of DMD curtailing his dreams. The denial of coverage by Regence reflects a broader challenge that affects not only Rocco but all children who require access to innovative treatments. Through this petition, we urge our community and everyone who believes in medical equity to help persuade Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield to approve coverage of ELEVIDYS for Rocco. Moreover, we hope this will lead them to revise their policy on ELEVIDYS, ensuring that other qualifying children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy can also receive coverage without unnecessary hurdles. It’s time for Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield to stand with the medical community and the families they serve, supporting not just Rocco, but all children in need of this life-altering therapy. Join the fight for Rocco’s future by supporting this petition.Dominic Blosil26,5394/25/24
“Leslie’s Law” Dr’s Must order Ultrasounds for Breast Cancer Survivors after MastectomyWomen in general have a 1 in 8 or 12.5% chance of getting Breast Cancer. Once age 40 Doctor’s recommend an annual Mammogram. Breast Cancer warriors have a 6% chance of reoccurrence after a Mastectomy and are NOT offered annual mammograms or ANY annual Diagnostic Screenings. Experts say no mammogram is necessary because no breast tissue is left, YET Breast Cancer Survivors have a 6% chance of reoccurrence!!!! I am one of the 6% that had a reoccurrence. May 2014 I had a bi-lateral double mastectomy and October 2021 I had a reoccurrence. Leslie had a bi-lateral double Mastectomy in the Fall of 2012. In 2013 she was pronounced cancer-free. In September 2022 she celebrated 10 years of being cancer free. October 2023 she had a cough that would not go away and an X-ray showed over 70 tumors in her lungs. It had already progressed to her bones, too. Leslie recently passed away from stage IV Breast Cancer Complications. Please support Leslie’s Law and don’t let us lose another breast cancer survivor because of lack of screening offered to survivors. Like many other survivors we both were not offered annual Mammograms & screening because we both had a double mastectomy, yet we both had a reoccurrence! Please support LESLIE’S LAW and sign this petition. Leslie’s Law would require Doctors to order Annual Bi-lateral Diagnostic Ultrasounds for Breast Cancer Survivors that have had either a single or double Mastectomy and insurance would be required to pay for the annual ultrasound. Until this is accepted into Law please pass this information along and encourage Breast Cancer Survivors to demand Annual Bi-lateral Diagnostic Ultrasounds. If the Doctor will not provide an order, keep searching until you find a Doctor that will! **Please do not feel the need to donate we are not collecting donations, change.org asks for donations to keep the website free.Carolyn Jones30,1556/23/24
Save Inpatient Rehabilitation at Columbia PresbyterianSave the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at New York Presbyterian Columbia! NYP has proposed to permanently close the acute inpatient rehabiliation unit at NYP-Columbia Medical Center. Acute rehabilitation is a crucial step from hospital to home for people who have suffered from serious illness or injury, including strokes and transplant patients. Closing NYP Columbia's rehab means 25% less acute rehabilitation beds in the entire New York Presbyterian hospital system. We lose the ONLY acute rehab serving Washington Heights, Inwood, the South Bronx, and Riverdale. 97.5% of patients who come to this rehab received their care at NYP Columbia. Where will they go? More people will go home from the hospital without adequate resources for rehab or training for family and caregivers. By signing this petition you can use your voice to tell the Department of Health to stop the closure of the inpatient rehabilitation unit at NYP Columbia. Thank you and lets save this vital resource for our community! ********************************** Salve la Unidad de Rehabilitación Intensiva de NYP El hospital ha propuesto eliminar la unidad de rehabilitación intensiva de pacientes hospitalizados en NYP- Columbia Medical Center. Participar en la unidad de rehabilitación intensiva es un paso crítico entre el hospital y el hogar para personas que han sufrido una enfermedad o lesión grave como accidentes cerebrovasculares o para personas que han recibido un trasplante de órgano. Cerrar la unidad de rehabilitación intensiva de Columbia significa que habrán 25% camas menos en el Sistema de NYP. Perderemos el único centro de rehabilitación intensivo que atiende a Washington Heights, Inwood, el sur del Bronx y Riverdale. El 97,5% de los pacientes que acuden a esta unidad de rehabilitación reciben su atención en Columbia. Si cierran esta unidad … ¿A dónde irán? Más personas dejarán el hospital sin los recursos o entrenamientos adecuados para regresar a sus casas con su familia. Por favor tome unos minutos para completar la encuesta con su teléfono celular usando el código QR. Dígale a NYP que se opone firmemente a la propuesta de eliminar la Unidad de Rehabilitación Intensiva para Pacientes Hospitalizados ~Committee to Save Rehab at NYP ColumbiaZoila Rojas1,8077/19/24
Arrest warrants & sanctions against Israel for plausible genocide in Gaza.Palestinians are under occupation, apartheid, siege, kicked out of their houses & killed for the past 75 years. The United Nations has voted a territory split in 1967 but Israel has been ignoring this ever since & continued expanding settlements in the West bank, expropriating, and killing Palestinians every week. Since October 2023, this has taken dramatic proportions with over 35.000 killed, including 15.000 children, aid workers, journalists, etc. 75.000 are also missing, under rubble etc and if dead this would mean a death toll of 110.000 human lives. Despite millions accross the world, countless countries & students protests, Israel along with their enablers (USA, UK, France, Germany etc) are refusing to stop this genocide. Enablers have vetoed each and every U.N. Cease fire request and continued providing israel with funds & weapons. Recently, the last know "safe zone" Rafah, has been bombarded and the killing continues. This is indiscriminate, intentional war crime as clearly shown by Israel government statements ... human animals, no food, water or electricity, etc. Therefore, We the undersigned citizens of countries accross the world, believe that strong action is now necessary and we hereby request that : 1) The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants against the following, but not limited to, Israel government members :- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, - Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, - IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi. 2) The United Nations issues immediate Cease Fire, no fly zones, sanctions and embargo against the state of Israel for "plausible genocide", including but not limited to : - Trade sanctions on all imports into Israel and exports from Israel, - Forbid exploitation of natural resources by Israel on established United Nations Palestinian territories, - Render illegal and subject to prosecution and sanctions any country supporting Israel financially or with weapons transfer. It is crucial to halt arms transfers to Israel, including export licenses and military aid. In February 2024, UN experts warned that any sale and supply of weapons to Israel being used in Gaza would violate international humanitarian law and must be stopped immediately. In early April 2024, the UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution calling on states to cease the sale, transfer and diversion of arms, munitions and other military equipment to Israel. No country should be above International Law nor violate with impunity the Genocide Convention or the 1949 Geneva Conventions on the laws of war. This request is motivated by the following verifiable facts : 1) Scale of human and infrastructure destruction in Gaza:While the killing of Palestinians by Israel military and settlers have been reported since 1948 Nakba (75 years), recently and aince October 2023 this scale of destruction has now met unprecedented levels. The Israel government and army attacks on Gaza strip since October 2023 can in no way be considered as surgical attack on Palestinians because : - Over 70% of Gaza’s population has been displaced, many several times. - More than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed (including over 15,500 children), with over 75,000 still missing, which if killed would bring the total death count to 110,000 Palestinians. - Hamas is absent from West Bank, nonetheless up until 27 March 446 Palestinians were killed in the West Bank and Jerusalem, including 113 children, and 4 inside the Green line. - Over 85% of housing and structures in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed or damaged beyond repair, including schools, universities, hospitals, churches, mosqs, libraries, private houses, apartment buildings, power and telecommunication facilities, etc. - There is no Palestinian army in Palestine. There is a however a footage of Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu confirming that Israel has been supporting and financing hamas to undermine the creation of a Palestinian state. 2) The ICJ January 2024 ruling:The International Court of Justice´s (ICJ) interim order on 26 January 2024 in the case brought by South Africa against Israel on the charge of violating the Genocide Convention is binding on Israel first and foremost. Israel has opted however to ignore this ruling and has uninterrupted it's attacks in Gaza while providing no relief to humanitarian aid. Amnesty International decried that Israel “failed to take even the bare minimum steps to comply” with the ICJ ruling. Far from preventing further deaths in Gaza, Israel’s bombardments since the ICJ order have killed a further 7,400 Palestinians. As of 17 March 2024, one third of infants suffer from acute malnutrition, according to UNICEF’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell. The WHO and the FAO say that hunger has reached levels that require large scale intervention to prevent imminent famine. Human Rights Watch revealed that the number of aid trucks entering Gaza after the ICJ ruling dropped by more than a third, as Israel has denied their entry at crossings and inspection points. We, Citizens of the world believe that such disregard of international law and human rights should be met with adequate sanctions and restrictions. 3) Occupation and illegal expansion of settlements:Israel has been occupying and illegally expanding settlements in Palestine since 1948. Israel has opted to disregard and ignored U.N. resolution in 1967, to stop illegal expansion of settlements in Palestine. On the contrary, a drastic acceleration of settlement construction is observed, since november 2023 and in just under six months, twenty-two Palestinian communities in the West Bank have been forcibly displaced, while another 40 are under various forms of attack. Recently Israel announced its plans to build an additional 3,476 housing units for settlers in Maale Adoumim, Efrat, and Kedar. 4) Starvation / Famine:Due to Israel restrictions, the Palestinian population in Gaza has been exposed to famine for several months. This includes women and children. As of 17 March 2024, one third of infants suffer from acute malnutrition, according to UNICEF’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell. “The Israeli government’s use of starvation as a weapon of war has proven deadly for children in Gaza,” said Israel and Palestine director at Human Rights Watch.International humanitarian law prohibits the starvation of civilians as a method of warfare. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court provides that intentionally starving civilians by “depriving them of objects indispensable to their survival, including willfully impeding relief supplies,” is a war crime. 5) Siege, apartheid and human rights violations:Palestinian land and people have been under siege, with no self determination and fully controlled by Israel. This includes, but not limited to, imposed restrictions by Israel on Palestinian population to have : freedom of movement within their territories, freedom of speech, access to electricity and water, freedom for Palestinians to travel abroad (in and out) of Palestine, freedom to exploit, use and trade natural resources such as olives, olive oil, dates, crude oil and gas, etc., separate laws ruling jews from non jews, discriminatory military trials for Palestinians, which both sum up to apartheid regime, and so on. 6) Israel attack on Rafah, the last known "safe zone" for Palestinians occurs despite international request not to, including Human rights officials, United Nations and several countries worldwide. In addition to Arrest warrants, Sanctions and embargo as above-mentioned, we encourage the United Nations to abolish the discriminatory veto power of the five U.N. permanent members,we further request the United Nations to persue and enforce international laws and Humanitarian laws so as to : - Ensure an immediate implementation of a permanent ceasefire in Palestine to end human suffering. - Enable the return of all civilian hostages and detainees on both sides. - Ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians accross Palestine, and to continue to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). - Continue condemnation and issuance of arrest warrants for all violations of international law and/or war crimes by all parties involved in the plausible genocide in Gaza. To : Mr Karim KhanInternational Criminal Court António GuterresSecretary-General of the United Nations Judge Nawaf SalamPresident of the International Court of Justice.
Imran BERTON1,9655/8/24
Reverse the alarming J-1 visa refusals/denials for young Nigerian PhysiciansDate July 15, 2024 Honorable Antony J. Blinken Secretary of State,State Department2201 C Street, N. W.Washington, DC 20520 Dear Mr. Secretary, The Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group (NPAG) is a 501c (4) affiliate group of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA). NPAG advocates for the specific interests of issues that affect Nigerian physicians in the diaspora as well as issues that affect the U.S and Nigerian healthcare landscape. In this matter, we are writing to urgently address the recent denials of J-1 visas for several highly qualified Nigerian doctors accepted into U.S. medical residency programs. These individuals have completed a portion of their medical education in Nigeria and are now seeking specialized training in American medical institutions. Despite meeting the requirements for obtaining a J-1 visa and satisfying the post training requirements, these applicants have been repetitively denied. They have performed above the average of those applying and have undergone great hardship to get to this point. IMGs play a crucial role in the healthcare system of the United States, contributing significantly to patient care, medical research, and the overall diversity of medical knowledge. Their inclusion in U.S. residency and fellowship programs enriches the medical community with a global perspective and diverse clinical experiences, ultimately benefiting both patients and healthcare providers. Furthermore, IMGs are rigorously evaluated through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), ensuring that only the most qualified candidates are selected for training positions. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, clinical skills, and a commitment to advancing medical science and patient care. Granting visas to IMGs for postgraduate training not only supports the growth of these highly skilled professionals but also aligns with the United States' longstanding tradition of welcoming talented individuals from around the world who contribute to our society's advancement and wellbeing. We are in contact with these young doctors and offer them our support. We are particularly concerned as residency programs are starting this month, adding urgency to their need for timely visa approvals. We humbly plead for your assistance in this matter. Your voice and influence could make a significant difference. We kindly ask you to reach out to the U.S. embassy in Nigeria, urging them to reconsider the denials on the visa applications of these dedicated physicians. Consider the incredible effort, perseverance, and commitment they have demonstrated to reach this point. We remain optimistic that, with your support, a resolution can be reached. Your intervention could help these doctors realize their dreams and, in turn, benefit both the United States and Nigeria. Thank you for your time, consideration, and prompt response to this urgent matter. Sincerely, Susan Edionwe MD, FACSPresidentNigerian Physicians Advocacy Groupinfo@npagroup.orgNigerian Physicians Advocacy Group NPAG2,5287/6/24
Let international human convoys escort aid into Gaza[English, French and Spanish below] تم تقديم هذه العريضة إلى وزارة الخارجية المصرية مصحوبة بتوقيع أكثر من مئتي شخصية عامة مصرية وخمسين شخصية عامة عربية. يرجى التوقيع والنشر. This petition has been submitted to Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by 200+ Egyptian public figures and 50+ Arab public figures. Please sign to show your support. معالي وزير الخارجية المصرية السيد سامح شكري، بعد التحية، تتراكم آلاف الأطنان من المساعدات الإنسانية على الجانب المصري من معبر رفح، بينما يموت من الجوع والعطش والمرض آلاف الفلسطينيين على بعد مسافة قصيرة في الجانب الآخر من المعبر. يحدث هذا على الرغم من قرارات القمة العربية الإسلامية الطارئة، والأمم المتحدة، ومجلس الأمن، ومحكمة العدل الدولية، وعلى الرغم من كل قوانين حقوق الإنسان التي تجرم منع الماء والغذاء والدواء عن المدنيين. لم يستطع التوازن الدولي حتى الآن أن يفرض وقفًا لإطلاق النار، ولا للقصف المجنون على مراكز إيواء المدنيين، والمستشفيات والمساجد والكنائس، فهل نستطيع على الأقل أن نمرر المساعدات الإنسانية؟ إن مصر هي الدولة الوحيدة التي تربطها بقطاع غزة حدود برية، ومعبر رفح بوابة القطاع الوحيدة التي لا تخضع لسيطرة الاحتلال الصهيوني، ولا ينبغي أن تخضع له. ادعى ممثلو دولة الاحتلال في محكمة العدل الدولية أن مصر هي من يمنع دخول قوافل المساعدات الإنسانية للمدنيين في غزة، وهناك رد عملي واحد على هذه الادعاءات، هو ضمان تدفق الإغاثة عبر معبر رفح تحت إشراف المنظمات الدولية بعيدًا عن التعسف الصهيوني. لذلك، فنحن نخاطب سيادتكم راجين أن تيسروا مرورنا حتى معبر رفح، وعبورنا منه كقوافل بشرية، حامية للمساعدات الإنسانية الضرورية جدًا لحماية أهل غزة من الموت جوعًا وعطشًا. نحن لا نطلب حماية، سنذهب على مسئوليتنا الشخصية. نحن، ومئات من داعمي حق الشعب الفلسطيني في الحياة والحرية، من الشخصيات العربية، والدولية، البارزة والمرموقة، مستعدون لمرافقة قوافل المساعدات الإنسانية لغزة، وهذا يحتاج بالتأكيد لسماح السلطات المصرية لنا بعبور سيناء حتى رفح ثم عبور معبر رفح. لقد طال سكوت العالم على استهتار دولة الاحتلال بحياة أكثر من ٢ مليون فلسطيني، ولا يمكن لمصر أن تسمح بأن تستمر تلك الأوضاع وشهر رمضان على الأبواب، لذا فإننا نرى أن تكون تلك القافلة في الثامن من مارس قبل بداية الشهر الكريم [انظروا التحديث أدناه]. وتفضلوا بقبول وافر الاحترام، الموقعون، The Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr. Sameh Shokry, While Palestinians in Gaza face starvation, dehydration and disease, thousands of tonnes of humanitarian aid pile up on the Egyptian side of the Rafah Crossing. This is happening despite the resolutions of the Emergency Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, the United Nations, the Security Council and the International Court of Justice, and in flagrant violation of all humanitarian law which prohibits the denial of water, food and medicine to civilians. The international community has failed to end the relentless bombardment of civilian shelters, hospitals, mosques and churches. It is even failing to call for a ceasefire. Could we, from Egypt, at the very least, deliver humanitarian aid? Egypt is the only state that shares a land border with Gaza. The Rafah Crossing is the Strip’s only artery which is not controlled by the Occupation. Nor should it be. Official representatives of the Occupation claimed, at the International Court of Justice, that Egypt is the party responsible for blocking humanitarian aid access to Gaza. These claims can only be refuted with an on-the-ground response: that Egypt should ensure the flow of aid through the Rafah Crossing under the supervision of international organizations, bypassing all Israeli obstacles. We appeal to Your Excellency to facilitate our travel to the Rafah Crossing where human convoys would accompany the humanitarian aid across the border and provide it with cover. This aid is desperately needed to save Egypt’s neighbors from dying of hunger and thirst. We do not ask for protection; we are fully aware of the risks involved. We, along with hundreds of prominent Arab and international figures who support the Palestinian people’s right to life and freedom, are prepared to ride into Gaza with humanitarian aid trucks. This requires the Egyptian authorities to allow us to cross the Sinai peninsula and then pass through the Rafah Crossing. For far too long, the world has stood silent in the face of the Occupation’s flagrant disregard for the lives of over two million Palestinians. Egypt cannot let this stand, especially with Ramadan approaching. Your Excellency, this convoy should depart Cairo on March 8 [see update below]. Please help us let it happen. Yours most sincerely, Le ministre des affaires étrangères, Son Excellence M. Sameh Shokry, Alors que les Palestiniens de Gaza sont confrontés à la famine, à la déshydratation et à la maladie, des milliers de tonnes d'aide humanitaire s'entassent du côté égyptien du point de passage de Rafah. Cela se produit en dépit des résolutions du sommet d'urgence conjoint arabo-islamique, des Nations unies, du Conseil de sécurité et de la Cour internationale de justice, et en violation flagrante de l'ensemble du droit humanitaire qui interdit de priver les civils d'eau, de nourriture et de médicaments. La communauté internationale n'a pas réussi à mettre fin aux bombardements incessants d'abris civils, d'hôpitaux, de mosquées et d'églises. Elle ne parvient même pas à appeler à un cessez-le-feu. Pourrions-nous, depuis l'Égypte, au moins apporter une aide humanitaire? L'Égypte est le seul État qui partage une frontière terrestre avec Gaza. Le point de passage de Rafah est la seule artère de la bande de Gaza qui n'est pas contrôlée par l'occupation. Elle ne devrait d'ailleurs pas l'être. Les représentants officiels de l'occupation ont affirmé, devant la Cour internationale de justice, que l'Égypte était responsable du blocage de l'accès de l'aide humanitaire à Gaza. Ces affirmations ne peuvent être réfutées que par une réponse sur le terrain : l'Égypte devrait assurer l'acheminement de l'aide par le point de passage de Rafah sous la supervision d'organisations internationales, en contournant tous les obstacles israéliens. Nous demandons à Votre Excellence de faciliter notre voyage jusqu'au point de passage de Rafah où des convois humains accompagneraient l'aide humanitaire à travers la frontière et lui fourniraient une couverture. Cette aide est désespérément nécessaire pour éviter que les voisins de l'Égypte ne meurent de faim et de soif. Nous ne demandons pas de protection ; nous sommes pleinement conscients des risques encourus. Avec des centaines de personnalités arabes et internationales qui soutiennent le droit à la vie et à la liberté du peuple palestinien, nous sommes prêts à entrer dans Gaza avec des camions d'aide humanitaire. Pour cela, il faut que les autorités égyptiennes nous autorisent à traverser la péninsule du Sinaï et à passer par le point de passage de Rafah. Pendant trop longtemps, le monde est resté silencieux face au mépris flagrant de l'occupation pour la vie de plus de deux millions de Palestiniens. L'Égypte ne peut pas laisser faire, surtout à l'approche du Ramadan. Votre Excellence, ce convoi devrait partir du Caire le 8 mars [see update below]. Aidez-nous à faire en sorte que cela se produise. Je vous prie d'agréer, Monsieur le Président, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées, Ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, Excmo. Sr. Sameh Shokry, Mientras los palestinos de Gaza se enfrentan al hambre, la deshidratación y la enfermedad, miles de toneladas de ayuda humanitaria se amontonan en el lado egipcio del paso fronterizo de Rafah. Esto sucede a pesar de las resoluciones de la Cumbre Conjunta Árabe-Islámica de Emergencia, de las Naciones Unidas, del Consejo de Seguridad y de la Corte Internacional de Justicia, y en flagrante violación de todo el derecho humanitario que prohíbe negar agua, alimentos y medicinas a los civiles. La comunidad internacional no ha puesto fin al incesante bombardeo de refugios civiles, hospitales, mezquitas e iglesias. Ni siquiera ha pedido un alto el fuego. ¿Podríamos, desde Egipto, al menos, entregar ayuda humanitaria? Egipto es el único Estado que comparte frontera terrestre con Gaza. El paso fronterizo de Rafah es la única arteria de la Franja que no está controlada por la Ocupación. Ni debería estarlo. Representantes oficiales de la Ocupación afirmaron, ante la Corte Internacional de Justicia, que Egipto es la parte responsable de bloquear el acceso de la ayuda humanitaria a Gaza. Estas afirmaciones solo pueden refutarse con una respuesta sobre el terreno: que Egipto garantice el flujo de ayuda a través del paso fronterizo de Rafah bajo la supervisión de organizaciones internacionales, sorteando todos los obstáculos israelíes. Apelamos a Su Excelencia para que nos facilite el viaje hasta el paso fronterizo de Rafah, donde convoyes humanos acompañarían a la ayuda humanitaria a través de la frontera y le darían cobertura. Esta ayuda se necesita desesperadamente para salvar a los vecinos de Egipto de morir de hambre y sed. No pedimos protección; somos plenamente conscientes de los riesgos que conlleva. Nosotros, junto con cientos de destacadas figuras árabes e internacionales que apoyan el derecho del pueblo palestino a la vida y a la libertad, estamos dispuestos a entrar en Gaza con camiones de ayuda humanitaria. Para ello es necesario que las autoridades egipcias nos permitan cruzar la península del Sinaí y pasar después por el paso fronterizo de Rafah. Durante demasiado tiempo, el mundo ha permanecido en silencio ante el flagrante desprecio de la Ocupación por las vidas de más de dos millones de palestinos. Egipto no puede permitirlo, especialmente ahora que se acerca el Ramadán. Excelencia, este convoy debería partir de El Cairo el 8 de marzo [see update below]. Por favor, ayúdenos a que así sea. Atentamente,
CairoGaza القاهرةغزة14,0842/27/24
Implement the FreeBird - Program for Homeless Individuals, to save Millions of Tax DollarsDear Government Official or Department of HUD, We, the undersigned, are writing to advocate for the implementation of the FREEBIRD FUND within the government's homeless program. The FREEBIRD FUND is an innovative initiative designed to provide holistic support to homeless individuals by offering sustainable, mobile living solutions and comprehensive education on self-sufficient lifestyles. >>> Background: Homelessness is a multifaceted issue that requires a comprehensive approach to address effectively. Current programs provide essential services such as temporary shelter and food assistance, yet many individuals remain trapped in a cycle of homelessness due to the lack of long-term, sustainable solutions. >>> Proposal: The FREEBIRD FUND aims to fill this gap by providing homeless individuals with refurbished mini-vans as mobile living spaces. This initiative includes: 1. Housing Assistance: Converting mini-vans into affordable, mobile homes, providing not only shelter but also transportation. 2. Infrastructure Support: Establishing properties for safe parking, particularly outside urban areas, and developing a network to support van life. 3. Health and Wellness Programs: Offering access to physical and mental health services, including traditional medicinal education, yoga, primal movement, and breathwork. 4. Skills Development and Employment Support: Educating individuals on refurbishing vehicles, resource management, and independent living, thereby empowering them to secure employment or entrepreneurial opportunities. 5. Community Integration: Creating self-managed community gardens where individuals can grow their own food, fostering a sense of community and self-sufficiency. >>>Benefits: Implementing the FREEBIRD FUND within the government's homeless program will yield numerous benefits: >> Enhanced Self-Sufficiency: By addressing the root causes of homelessness and providing tools for sustainable living, individuals will be better equipped to achieve and maintain independence. >> Improved Health Outcomes: Access to comprehensive health and wellness services will lead to better physical and mental health, reducing the burden on emergency healthcare systems. >>>Economic Growth: Supporting homeless individuals in securing employment and entrepreneurial opportunities will contribute to economic development and reduce the long-term costs associated with homelessness. >>>Social Cohesion: Promoting community integration and social inclusion will foster a more cohesive and supportive society. Conclusion: We urge the government to consider the implementation of the FREEBIRD FUND within its homeless program. By doing so, we can create a more effective and compassionate system that not only addresses the immediate needs of homeless individuals but also provides the tools and support necessary for them to rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We look forward to your favorable consideration of our petition. Sincerely, Geronimo Still FREEBIRD FUND powered by HEHA - Healthy Habit LLC
Geronimo Still1517/8/24
Veterans Are Driving 2.5 Hours for VA Healthcare!There are no VA healthcare facilities in our area. Veterans from towns such as Eagle Pass, Del Rio, Uvalde, Quemado, La Pryor, Crystal City and several other smaller towns are having to drive two and a half hours or more (one way) to receive healthcare or lab work. The nearest VA clinic/hospital is located in San Antonio, TX., and we are having to forfeit our “travel and lodging” benefits due to us “not being part of their county.” This leaves us with no other option than to pay out of pocket for travel expenses. Not to mention, driving 5 or more hours per appointment just to get seen for 15 minutes is outrageous. The goal is: 1.) Have the VA establish a Healthcare Facility at a reasonable distance. or2.) Provide us with travel and lodging benefits. (Which would still leave us with a time-consuming travel.) Please sign this petition to support a positive outcome, thank you.Jorge Balbuena197/30/24
BAN the statute of limitations on medical malpractice and wrongful death NOW!In 2022 I lost my beautiful little girl at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital she passed away on April 30th 2022 one day after turning 10 months old. She was medicated to death with everything from fentanyl Dilaudid and morphine. The doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St Petersburg Florida even decided to give her melatonin. She was heavily sedated as it was with rocuronium among at least 20 other medications. I never understood why she was receiving the melatonin because that is medication that is supposed to help you sleep but she was sedated so it made no sense for them to give it to her I explained this to them and I was ignored. They also alternated between fentanyl Dilaudid and morphine citing that they didn't want her to build up a tolerance. She was also given seizure medication even though she's never had a seizure. Then I asked them not to prone her proning is placing someone on their stomach they advised me that it would help with her respiratory issues but I had explained that she didn't like to be prone but that was also ignored. They left her prone for 6 days causing her to have a pressure wound on her forehead about the size of a half dollar. Throughout my daughter's time there anytime I tried to intervene and tell them something that I knew for a fact would cause my daughter's condition to become worse they would ignore me. They were arrogant and acted like they were God completely ignoring me. They would gaslight me and say that we were all on the same team and had the same goal and that was for my daughter to get better. One of the doctors yelled at me and pointed his fingers in my face. And when I told him he did it he tried to gaslight me yet again and say that he didn't but then bought me potato chips as an apology. I only agreed to the rocuronium after the doctors told me it would make my daughter better but once I saw that it was making her worse I asked them to stop giving it to her but they wouldn't listen. They even had me hauled away from the hospital making me sign a trespassing warrant saying that I could never return. After 2 weeks of basically begging them they let me come back to see my daughter and then they finally put me in the Ronald McDonald House they gave me a bunch of busy work to keep me from aggravating the doctors because I was made to sign a form after I returned that basically said if I upset them again they would make me leave and I could never come back. I called all the time every day to check on my little girl and I was informed that she had excavated herself and no one called to tell me this my daughter could have died and I never would have known. My daughter was receiving occupational therapy and physical therapy but they abruptly discontinued both therapy and when I asked why they ignored me yet again. They came in and told me that my daughter wasn't going to live to see one year old and coldly issued condolences even though my daughter was still alive. The rocuronium put so much fluid on my daughter's lungs that she had to be issued a chest to she was so weak. One night my daughter was tachycardia the nurse called the doctor to come up to my daughter's room and he said that he wasn't coming because tachycardia was a part of her history. They basically treated my daughter like a lab rat adding more and more medication and when I complained the doctor told me that she would die if she didn't have all those medications and I asked were their side effects would the medications work against each other and they all said oh no we check all of the side effects for all of the medications. The rocuronium was taking out my daughter's hair. My daughter was taking so many medications that when I asked him how many she was on they couldn't even tell me they had to look back through her file. They were so slammed with cases and so understaffed that one of the doctors that came in this took my daughter for a boy asking me what made me name my son poetry and I showed her my daughter's Easter dress and her face fell on the floor and she looks crazy at me and everything became awkward afterwards. When my daughter passed away it broke me I'm still broken I have given my daughter's case information to various lawyers and they all said that they can help me because there was a two-year time limit to sue to what happened to my daughter I gave my case to one lawyer in particular about what happened to my daughter and after keeping my case for 6 months he said that he couldn't help me and told me he was very sorry. I don't know why or who came up with the two-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice and wrongful death but I feel like it makes no sense I think there shouldn't be a statute of limitations. I also think John Hopkins All Children's Hospital should be closed down because all the doctors there kill babies and hide behind their fancy titles.
Tia Kegler497/17/24
STOP THE MISTREATMENT OF FEDERAL INMATES AT BECKLEY FCII'm hoping this petition will not only shed light on the federal prison system, and the mistreatment of human life at the federal Correction institute of West Virginia, known as Beckley FCI, but it will awaken change and bring justice for our families, loved ones, and children. This petition is to address the oversight at FCI Beckley, also to bring awareness to the endless number of violations that are currently taking place at this facility daily. When placed in a system that is rampant with violence and abuse, inmates are paying far more than what they’ve been found guilty of, this repayment goes far beyond there sentencing and even their crimes. The Eighth Amendment protects Americans from enduring cruel and unusual punishment, not at Beckley it does not. In the last year the Eighth Amendment violations have been endless: physical abuse, verbal abuse, lack of access to medical treatment and care, food deprivation, solitary confinement, unsanitary conditions, religious rights violation, mail tampering, shower deprivation, zero access to law library and the list goes on. Tampering with mail is a federal offense and is punishable by law. Why are the correctional officers at this prison allowed to be employed, why is BOP not investigating? The Equal Protection clause protects prisoners from any form of discrimination, such as race, sex, or religion — unless doing so would clearly violate their safety. The 14th Amendment reiterates that this applies to all people born or naturalized in the U.S. and states that no one will be denied equal protection under the law. But not at FCI Beckley, these rights do not apply. From the fear of further abuse and confinement to loss of privileges, many abused inmates have felt justice is unattainable and speaking out is a risk they’re unwilling to take. But for all those silenced, the near-constant stream of lawsuits and exposés show America’s prison system has been broken for years. Employee misconduct is at the top of the list. When violent correctional officers are not held accountable, a dangerous culture of impunity flourishes Being demeaned, insulted, and threatened with violence, loss of privileges and solitary confinement takes a significant toll on inmates’ mental health. To then treat them inadequately for their illnesses creates more problems. The everyday violence, food and medical deprivation, demeaning treatment, and excessive solitary confinement have exposed many civil rights violations. Where is the accountability for employee misconduct, and the disciplinary action taken? Why are these employees not criminally prosecuted, why are these employees still employees, and why are we paying them with our federal dollars? Criminal activity should be held to the same standard as it does in or outside of that prison regardless of title. Under federal law, people in prison who accuse guards of mistreatment must go through an internal grievance process before they can sue. Even if someone was able to submit a grievance, a recent federal audit found the Bureau of Prisons is too understaffed to adequately investigate. So how are these grievances being handled? What is being done to protect our men? What action is being taken was a complaint is filed? If the prison is so understaffed why on 07/24/24 are the prisoners on lockdown for "staff appreciation day" I was told the prison has been short staffed hence the tremendous number of lockdowns. Why are these correctional officers on the clock being paid to eat and drink while our men are locked down? I concluded that FCI Beckley does not operate under BOP guidelines they operate whichever way benefits them. The amount of time the inmates have been on lock down outweighs the amount of time they are not. Why is it when solitary confinement is full and other inmates are awaiting to be placed in solitary confinement do, they have the right to lock all the inmates down? Why is it fair to the other inmates? Why are they paying for something someone else did? They are already serving their time. Inmates in solitary confinement are not being able to make phone calls at all and are being held there for over 150 days, this results in unconstitutional conditions of confinement. Why is it so difficult to have human injustice that many civilians face on a day-to-day basis, unethical procedures unethical actions. Why is Beckley not being held accountable and why is the federal govt and prison allowing this? Please an investigation needs to be opened immediately, and myself as well as others will continue to seek justice. Lastly, I would like to address visitation. Why are we treated like a burden when we call or visit our loved ones? Calling Beckley is a joke, they lie and say visits are cancelled. They do not provide correct information, most times they do not answer the phone. If they do, they are rude and hang up in your face. Every person you speak to you tells you something different. Most families are driving and flying 8 plus hours it's very frustrating to be misinformed of which side has visits. Visits themselves are horrendous. They tell you out there mouth they do not want to be there; they show you and they make you feel like you are an inconvenience to them from start to finish. If you are unable to pass the medical detector upon entry you are denied entry until you can pass without the alarm sounding. I was denied and the only metal I had on my person was a button on my jeans, the officer also stated that I could not keep trying to go through after removing different items of clothing. On the BOP website it states. "(a) Visitors are required to clear a walk-through metal detector before being allowed to visit. If the visitor fails to clear a walk-through detector, he or she will be screened with a hand-held metal detector." Beckley states they will not wand any individual. The visiting room is filled with ants, the tables have been removed. The vending machines are empty, broken, and out of order, the change machine is broken. On multiple occasions they said no one would be allowed retrieve anything from the machines. People had children. How can people sit in a visiting room for 6 plus hours without water and children without food? For the past for weeks while visiting we now must step into a taped off box and kiss and hug our loved ones before and after a visit begins with the correction officer shorter than an arm's length away, very degrading and uncomfortable. Visiting a loved one at Beckley causes anxiety, emotional and mental damage, as well as frustration. Why are inmates being designated more than 500 miles from their families? In closing, please share this information, please help us to advocate and please let’s put a stop to the mistreatment of federal inmates everywhere not just at Beckley. We must be the voice for our men. Ask yourself what would you do if this was your son, your brother, your husband, your relative? The prison is still on lockdown at this current time, and our loved ones are still being violated. The time to act is now!Krystal Leslie327/30/24
CLEMENCY JONANTHONY LAMAR EVERHART 1OO1331141 FROM SMITH STATE PRISON. LEVEL 5 GANG PRISONOUR SON JONANTHONY LAMAR EVERHART, (JONANT), WAS WRONGFULLY CONVICTED AND SENTENCED TO 12YRS. JONANT HAS SERVED 9YRS WHILE FIGHTING FOR HIS FREEDOM. JONANT SUCESSFULLY FILED HIS HABEAS CORPUS PROVING HIS INNOCENCE NOV. 05, 2020, 420-CV-253 (ATTACHED). JONANT HAS BEEN A MODEL GDOC INMATE 1001331141, AND COMPLETED ALL PRSON PICK POINTS QUALIFICATIONS,GED, AND SOME COLLEGE COURSES. JONANT HAS HIS OHSHA CERTIFICATION, AND IS RECOGNIZED AS A PRO SE LITIGATOR BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA. JONANT SHOULD BE IN TEMPORARY CONFINEMENT WORK RELEASE PROGRAM (TCWRP). PROCESS TODAY, BUT ISN'T. JONANT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A SEVERE CHRONIC MEDICAL NERVE AND SPINE INJURY RECEIVED IN PRISON. JONANT'S BODY IS DYING AND DETERIORATING DAILY. JONANT WAS 250LBS AND NOW HE IS 125LBS. JONANT IS NOT RECEIVING PROPER MEDICAL ATTENTION, ONLY PILLS AND PATCHES. JONANT IS SUFFERING FROM PAIN CONSTANTLY AND RESTING ON STEEL AND CONCRETE. JONANT NEEDS A 24HRS MEDICAL FACILITY, BUT THE INSTITUTION HAS NOT MOVED HIM, EVEN BY REQUESTS OF THE WARDEN, AND DEPUTY WARDEN OF CARE AND TREATMENT, AND DOCTORS. IMMEDIATE ACTION IS NECESSARY AND NEEDED ASAP, OR JONANT WILL DIE IN PRISON. JONANT DESRVES HIS FREEDOM! GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES PLEASE HELP SAVE JONANT'S LIFE BY RELEASING HIM ACCORDING TO TIME SERVED, MEDICAL REPRIEVE, GOOD BEHAVIOR, AND CLEMENCY. CONSIDER ALL JONANT HAS SUFFERED FROM THIS WRONGFUL CONVICTION TO THIS NIGHTMARISH CAPTIVTY OF 9YRS, AND FAILED HEALTH WITH CONSTANT DEBILITATING CHRONIC PAIN DAILY, HOUSED IN A LEVEL 5 GANG INSTITUTION WITH DANGEROUS INMATES, INADEQUATE FOOD AND MEDICINE. PLEASE ACT SWIFTLY TO SAVE AND RESTORE JONANTHONY LAMAR EVERHART 1001331141 TO BECOME A PRODUCTIVE CITIZEN IN THE COMMUNITY ONCE AGAIN. THANKS THE EVERHART FAMILY IN JESUS NAME
Anthony Everhart1806/7/22
Help Protect Californians' Access to Glutathione, Vitamin B12, and Other Sterile CompoundsOn July 31, The California State Board of Pharmacy is expected to vote to eliminate access to safe and critical Category 1 substances like methylcobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) and glutathione infusions, relied upon by some of California’s most vulnerable populations, including chronic illness sufferers, cancer patients and firefighters. Help us #STOPTHEBOP and protect access to these irreplaceable treatments by signing our petition now! **** On July 31-August 1 The California State Board of Pharmacy (aka "The BOP") is expected to meet and vote to block access to an entire class of treatments that are depended on by patients all around the world. This unprecedented move would make California the ONLY state to take such an action, despite The BOP offering the public no scientific or legal justification for doing so. These treatments, which include methylcobalamin and glutathione infusions, are labeled by the FDA as Category 1 substances (not to be confused with Schedule I controlled substances). They are legally prescribed and dispensed throughout the United States as primary and supplemental treaments for a variety of serious conditions including cancer, kidney disease, liver disease, heavy metal toxicity, mycotoxicity, anemia, cystic fibrosis, Parkinson’s, autism, Lyme Disease, long COVID, ME/CFS, and many others. Pharmaceutical companies do not manufacture Category 1 substances. Instead, these critical treatments are only available through highly specialized sterile compounding pharmacies. Since 2020, The BOP has been targeting these specialiized pharmacies with increasingly harsh regulations and using taxpayer money to file lawsuits against eight of them, falsely claiming that they were dispensing Category 1 substances improperly. Despite losing every case in court and even being admonished by one of the judges, The Board is now attempting to codify their extreme stance into policy, putting countless lives at risk. Firefighters are one of the most critical groups that would be affected by this vote. Nationwide, cancer is the leading cause of death in firefighters, and Category 1 compounds are made up of several treatments that have demonstrated promising anti-cancer properties. The Volunteer Fire Foundation, a Sonoma County-based nonprofit founded by Jacqui Jorgeson (an author of this petition), has partnered with environmental medicine doctors to treat hundreds of firefighters with nebulized and intravenous glutathione. Dubbed the "Master Antioxidant," glutathione is naturally produced by the liver and thus has shown few side effects despite its powerful activity against environmental toxins. The work is personal for Jorgeson, who used glutathione to rid her own body of the petrochemicals she was exposed to at Ground Zero in New York City following 9/11. Patients like Crystal and Ryan (the other authors of this petition) who suffer from systemic and neurological diseases including late-stage disseminated Lyme disease, would also suffer greatly if The BOP succeeds at blocking patient access to these treatments. In 2021, Glutathione infusions saved Crystal's life when she was faced with severe impairment of her detoxification pathways, daily anaphylaxis, muscle weakness, mold toxicity, heavy metal toxicity, and brain inflammation. Ryan suffers similarly, and also relies on methylcobalamin for red blood cell production and nerve repair. A study in 2011 found that most chronic illness patients use some form of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to manage their conditions. These chronic illness sufferers often spend years in search of doctors and treatments that actually work for their complicated diseases, which makes The BOP’s motion to effectively ban much of these CAM treatments even more devastating. Our Demands for California's Lawmakers and Leaders: The California State Legislature MUST take official actions to increase oversight on The BOP in order to prevent regulatory overreach and ensure that regulations are grounded in scientific evidence. The CA State Legislature must pass legislation that prevents The BOP from being able to block patient access to widely used treatments – especially ones that are allowable under FDA guidelines as is the case with Category 1 substances. The new legislation MUST safeguard patient access to treatments they've depended on for years, as no single board should have the decision-making power to take them away or intimidate pharmacies into ceasing their production. For example: This may be accomplished by writing an amendment to AB 973 that removes the line in Section 1 which states, "The board may adopt regulations to impose additional standards for compounding drug preparations." We call on Governor Newsom to appoint at least one sterile compounding pharmacist to The BOP, ensuring that decisions are informed by those with direct experience in compounding practices. We hope this petition will encourage The BOP to recognize the profound health benefits of these compounds and the detrimental impact their removal would have on many of California's most vulnerable residents. This vote would not only harm patients but would also directly harm countless small businesses, compounding pharmacies, and integrative healthcare practices. Please stand with patients, firefighters, and healthcare providers by signing and sharing this petition to keep these life-sustaining treatments accessible. Together, we can #STOPTHEBOP. Follow our website and new Stop The BOP Coalition account for updates: @stop.thebop Crystal A. Frost, PhD - Writer, Composer, Patient; @crystalfrostmusic Jacqui Jorgeson - Founder, Volunteer Fire Foundation; @volunteerfirefoundation Ryan Cassata - Musician, Activist, Patient; @ryancassata
Crystal Frost1,3977/10/24
Reinstate Birth at the CHI Birth Center, Lincoln NECHI has discontinued offering births at the CHI Birth Center in Lincoln. This is currently the only birth center in Nebraska. This decision takes away the only out-of-hospital option for families. We find this egregious and wish to see CHI reinstate births at the center.Nebraska Birth Choice Advocates4337/29/24
Urge Michelle Obama to Run for Vice PresidentWith a heavy heart, I am penning this petition, fearful of the state of our beloved USA where leadership has been wrestled away by those who sully the noble concept of public service. As a concerned citizen, I believe it's time we placed hope and trust in a proven leadership figure that embodies strength, dignity and compassion - a lady who needs no further introduction; Michelle Obama. I am inviting you to join me in urging her to run for Vice President.Michelle Obama, the former First Lady, is widely received across the globe for her intelligence, influence, and her unfaltering resolve to improve the livelihoods of countless individuals. Throughout her tenure, she ensured access to education for girls around the world through her Let Girls Learn initiative. She has also been a forefront advocate for leading healthy lives as evident from her Let's Move! campaign against childhood obesity. These are but a few examples of Michelle Obama's dedication to public service.I understand she has expressed a reluctance for politics, but the daunting times we're in call for a leader of her caliber. It is her constitution, her unwavering moral compass and her undeniable sense of duty that would restore our nation's standing and offer us recovery from the past. Michelle Obama running for vice president is not simply a personal wish but a heartfelt plea shared by hundreds of millions across the United States who would be excited to cast their vote for her. We owe it to ourselves and to our future generations to put forth a candidate who exudes integrity, knowledge and the fervor to champion the rights of all citizens. Let's appeal to Michelle Obama to take this stance and be the beacon we need in these trying times. Please join us. Sign this petition today. Michelle Obama is the qualified choice that will excite, inspire, and motivate the country and lead us all to better, safer, happier times. Please help me show her how much we want her, this is an emergency.Brian Herndon4127/4/24
Demand The Australian Medical Council to Establish AMC Examination Centre in the Arab WorldI am one among many doctors who have had to expend enormous resources to sit for the AMC 1 MCQ exam. I have had to travel great distances, endure excessive costs for flights tickets, hotel expenses and visa applications. All because there is no examination venue allocated in the Arab World, in spite of the presence of many Pearson Vue examination centres, which are fully equipped and capable of hosting such exams either in the UAE or Egypt.The lack of a local examination centre has placed an undue burden on us the medical professionals of the Arab World, creating unnecessary barriers to our professional progress. The situation can be simply rectified by allowing us to sit for the exam in many of the available Pearson Vue centres.Accordingly, we address this petition to the Australian Medical Council to demand the establishment of an examination venue for the AMC 1 MCQ in the Arab World. The presence of a venue closer to us will immensely alleviate a huge portion of the financial, logistical, and emotional strain we currently face due to the lack of a local testing site. It will also increase the opportunities and accessibility for Arab doctors to get their qualifications recognized.We respectfully ask the Australian Medical Council to demonstrate its commitment of providing equal opportunities for medical professionals everywhere. Now it is the time to alleviate the burden on Arab doctors, by allowing them to be on equal footing with other professionals from around the world. Sign this petition to support our demand and let's build a more equitable healthcare world together.Arabian Doctor347/29/24
Let food trucks and humanitarian aid for Gaza through!We, the signatories of this petition, call upon the international community to take immediate action in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The situation is critical: a thousand trucks carrying essential goods are stranded at the border while people suffer and starve. We demand that: Aid supplies enter Gaza unimpeded, without delays or obstacles.Rescue workers and doctors gain access to the area, enabling them to save lives.An international envoy be appointed to oversee efficient truck inspections and the swift distribution of food and medicine.Together, let’s send a powerful message to the international community: Gaza urgently needs help!Davy van Oss2036/28/24
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