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For years, Florida comedian Omgitswicks has been incorporating Publix products and references into his viral videos, building a following that treats him like the store's unofficial mascot. Now, more than 12,000 people have signed a petition asking Publix to feature him in this year's holiday commercial, arguing he's "a genuine customer whose love for the brand shines through in all he does." Is it time Publix made it official? Read or sign here: c.org/h2GBnLDZ #Publix #Florida

Navarre Beach Marine Park is a nesting area for sea turtles and threatened shorebirds on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It is also the proposed site of a new boardwalk and event hall. More than 10,000 people have signed a petition arguing that added light, noise and foot traffic could disturb nesting wildlife. Locals have also raised concerns about increased traffic, tourism tax spending and development on one of the beach’s remaining undeveloped areas. County officials say the project would not destroy any dunes, would comply with sea turtle lighting protections and could help keep pedestrians away from sensitive habitat. The county opened three construction bids on Sept. 17, with the lowest totaling $8.3 million. “Join us in protecting our vital dunes and the irreplaceable wildlife that calls Navarre Beach home,” reads the petition, started by Navarre Beach resident Erika Thomas. Should the project be halted? Petition link: c.org/fYpYQSc4 #seaturtles #animals #birds #florida

New Orleans has banned horse-drawn carriages since 1980, allowing only mules. Now, a petition is calling for the city to either ban carriage rides altogether or introduce independent inspections and stricter animal welfare rules. The petition starter says they launched the campaign after recently seeing a visibly exhausted mule struggling to stand upright in the French Quarter. The video featured in this post shows a separate incident from last year, when a mule became overstimulated by the noise, lights and crowds at the Krewe du Vieux parade and darted off the route. Incidents like these have fueled calls for greater protections for the city’s carriage mules. “Together, we can protect these creatures and ensure that no animal suffers for our entertainment,” the petition reads. Read or sign here: c.org/BxTmhkJL #animals #mules #horsecarriage #neworleans

A Bronx judge suggested an alternative-to-incarceration resolution tied to mental illness at Miguel Perez's most recent court date, according to supporters who attended the hearing. That option could let Perez complete court-ordered mental health treatment or counseling instead of serving time. The case stems from March, when prosecutors say Perez threw his family's cat, Shadow, from his 15th-floor Bronx window after the cat scratched him. He was indicted in May on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and torturing and injuring animals. A petition is calling on the Bronx District Attorney's office to prosecute Perez to the fullest extent of the law and ensure meaningful consequences for Shadow's death. Petition: c.org/khpfSnhw #animals #cats #crime

A petition asking Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to pardon Keshia Golden has drawn more than 8,000 signatures and is still growing. Supporters are pointing to Golden's history with her boyfriend, Calvin Sidney, including a protective order she had obtained against him, as the reason her case belongs in front of the governor. Do you support the call for a pardon? Petition link: c.org/ZZbLVgDZ #KeshiaGolden #Chicago

Undercover video from a recent @peta investigation shows the owner of Rosewood Kennels, a dog breeding operation in Delavan, Wisconsin, describing how she used to cut into newborn puppies' nostrils and remove their dewclaws herself, without anesthesia. Per Wisconsin law, any procedure that penetrates an animal's skin or tissue must be performed by a licensed veterinarian. Now, a petition is calling on Wisconsin authorities, namely Attorney General Josh Kaul, to investigate Rosewood Kennels for animal cruelty and strengthen oversight of dog breeding in the state. Petition link: c.org/cD6mrhwh #dogs #pugs #breeding

A real estate firm is seeking access across roughly 1.1 acres of Yosemite National Park to build a short road connecting its 83-acre property to Big Oak Flat Road within the park. The road would bypass a circuitous route to Yosemite Valley that reportedly takes about 90 minutes. Kingsbarn Realty Capital is considering a lodge-and-cabin development on the property, though plans are not final. The Interior Department says no decision has been made and any proposal would be subject to legal requirements, environmental review, and public notice. Dalton Hunter, an outdoor and travel content creator focused on national parks, launched a petition urging federal officials to reject the proposal. Hunter argues that allowing a private development to obtain access through Yosemite could create a precedent for similar requests involving other national parks. “If a developer can obtain protected parkland because its property lacks a convenient entrance, every parcel bordering a national park becomes a candidate for the same request,” Hunter’s petition reads. Petition link: c.org/B55Rx2xw #yosemite #nationalparks

Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) is celebrating the news that Nashville International Airport will be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton, whom she first met while appearing in Dolly’s 1992 film “Straight Talk” and later joined as co-host of “Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala.” Her reaction comes after the Airport Authority voted unanimously to move forward with the renaming, a victory for Tennesseans Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion and the more than 175,000 people who signed their petition calling for the tribute. Soon, travelers from around the world will be arriving at and “Departin’ from Parton.” Read Lydia and Dan's petition here: c.org/TLmW6k6M #DollyParton #JaneLynch

When Major was hit by a car in March 2025, a bystander stopped to help the injured dog and was bitten. Austin Animal Control recommended euthanasia, and a court ordered that Major be put down. According to Major’s owner, Shane Lilly, the woman declined to testify in person because she does not believe Major should be killed. The court did, however, consider her written affidavit and medical records. Major has since spent more than 500 days isolated in a shelter while Shane fought the order through four state courts. Shane testified that he has a seizure disorder and that Major assists him with seizure response. City officials have cited the severity of the bites and concerns about Major’s behavior, while Shane argues that the circumstances of the incident and rehabilitation alternatives were not adequately considered. After a Texas appellate court refused to pause the order on September 3, Shane started a petition asking officials to spare Major and calling for Texas law to more explicitly account for provocation, victim testimony and corroborating evidence. A federal court has since temporarily paused the euthanasia while Shane’s disability lawsuit against Austin moves forward, but the underlying order remains. More than 20,000 people have signed. Petition link: c.org/Pwf79pt7 #animals #dogs #FreeMajor

A fan-led dream is officially becoming reality. Today, the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously to move forward with naming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton. The 6–0 vote moves the proposal past a policy that had required honorees to have been deceased for a set period and to have made substantial contributions to the Airport Authority or aviation in Middle Tennessee. Tennesseans Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion launched their petition in January 2025 with a simple idea: honor an icon whose music, generosity and kindness have touched lives around the world. More than 175,000 people added their names, shared what Dolly meant to them and helped carry that idea all the way to today’s vote. Soon, travelers from around the world will be arriving at and “Departin’ from Parton.” Petition link: c.org/d4YBVnx8 #DollyParton #DollyAirport #Tennessee #Nashville

Mexican gray wolves were nearly eliminated from the wild in the U.S. by the 1970s. After decades of recovery efforts, at least 319 were counted across Arizona and New Mexico at the end of 2025. Now, their federal protections are under review. A new executive order gives the Interior Secretary 90 days to determine whether the species meets the criteria for reduced or removed Endangered Species Act protections. More than 150,000 people have signed a petition calling for the protections to remain in place and for stronger measures against poaching. Should Mexican gray wolves remain federally protected? Petition link: c.org/YGzKGXBf 🎥: Herbe Monroy #MexicanGrayWolf #wolves #animals

One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University, calls for a permanent memorial at the site continue. “By establishing a memorial at the site of the shooting, we can create a lasting reminder of the importance of open dialogue and peaceful discourse in our community,” the petition reads. More than 16,000 people have signed a separate petition opposing the memorial, arguing that Kirk’s political views “do not represent the values of inclusivity and diversity.” Shortly after Kirk's assassination, UVU formed a committee to gather public input and consider a possible memorial, but no formal decision has been publicly announced. UVU closed campus operations today to allow time for reflection, while a privately organized Turning Point USA remembrance event planned for tonight at an arena on campus is drawing mixed reactions. Should UVU create a permanent memorial to honor Kirk? Petition supporting memorial: c.org/2nMJLDGG Petition opposing memorial: c.org/RnFnWdwt #charliekirk

Wikie and her son Keijo, the last two captive orcas in France, have spent their entire lives at Marineland Antibes. The park closed in January 2025 amid declining attendance and a French law phasing out whale and dolphin performances and captivity, but the two orcas remain there. Most of the park’s veterinary staff and animal caregivers have reportedly been dismissed since the closure, though officials say a reduced crew continues to provide basic care. Photojournalist Seph Lawless has spent months documenting Wikie and Keijo and started a petition calling on France to secure a safe, transparent relocation plan. More than 91,000 people have signed, urging independent veterinary oversight and asking that mother and son remain together unless experts determine otherwise. Read or sign the petition here: c.org/9hXDFgcn #Orcas #Animals

Family members of 9/11 victims are continuing to speak out ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks, urging Mayor Mamdani not to attend the upcoming ceremony. Jeannette Puccio-Pick, a supporter of the petition who lost her dad on 9/11, says she wants politics out of the ceremony and doesn't want it turned into “a publicity circus.” More than 105,000 people have signed the petition. Read or sign here: c.org/4vRdrnrN #911 #Mamdani

After a mistrial was declared Friday in Lindsay Clancy's high-profile murder case, thousands are now calling on the DA overseeing the prosecution to resign. A Massachusetts jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who was charged in the deaths of her three children. The panel reportedly split 11-1, with jurors citing doubts about her criminal responsibility due to severe mental illness at the time of the deaths. Now, a petition is calling on Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz to resign, arguing that he can't objectively reassess this case. Read or sign the petition here: c.org/nHnbyQgj #PlymouthCounty #Massachusetts #CriminalJustice #lindsayclancy

Mayor Mamdani announced today that NYC has begun releasing records related to post-9/11 air quality and health concerns at Ground Zero. The first 170,000 pages are now public, with more expected over the next year. The release follows the city’s settlement of two lawsuits with 9/11 Health Watch. City Hall says the broader portal will eventually include the Harding memo, 68 boxes of DEP records and information about 7 World Trade Center. Among those who pushed for transparency is 9/11 survivor Anne Marie Principe, whose petition calling on Mamdani to release the documents has been signed by thousands. “Our future demands clarity from our past,” she writes. What questions do you hope these records will help answer? Petition link: c.org/bG5hsv7z #911 #mamdani

A $1,373 electric bill led Tulsa resident Raelynn McMurchy to start a petition. She says the bill was more than her family’s rent. The total included a $598 deposit imposed after previous late payments. Her petition calls on PSO and Oklahoma regulators to ensure electric rates are fair and transparent. In 2024, Oklahoma had the country’s highest rate of residential electricity disconnections for nonpayment, according to federal data. More than 27,000 people have signed. Petition link: c.org/ZRGYbRcX Comment “link” to read or sign the petition. #Oklahoma #Tulsa #ElectricityBills #PSO

"Genuinely one of the best shows I watched in the last couple years." Hulu canceled Mindy Kaling’s “Not Suitable for Work” after just one nine-episode season, but fans are pushing for more. More than 12,000 people have signed a petition urging Hulu to bring the comedy back for Season 2. Do you think “Not Suitable for Work” deserves another season? Petition link: c.org/2BStMLVs #NotSuitableForWork #MindyKaling #Hulu

Lara Trump (@LaraLeaTrump) is the latest public figure to back a petition calling on the WNBA to explicitly define “woman” for eligibility purposes. The petition, now signed by more than 18,000 people, was started by three-time Olympic gold medalist Nancy Hogshead (@Hogshead3Au) The WNBA has said there are currently “no immediate eligibility matters” affecting the league. What do you think? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ Petition link: c.org/dDNMFrQ4 #WNBA #WomensSports #sports