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Lobby your LawmakersFind your lawmakers by using the tool to the right. Please note that new Members of Congress are still in the process of setting up their websites and webforms. Please call the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 if you think your email may not get through. Stand Up for Public Heros
The petition below will be delivered with your individual comments to Democratic Legislative leaders in key states. ADAction: Sign the petition now! Republicans, DOMA, and Misguided Priorities.
Join us in sending them a message regarding their misguided priorities.
ADAction: Sign the petition now! Investigate Justices Thomas and Scalia NOW!
ADAction: Sign the petition now! Support the "Corps" Job Budget
ADAction: Click here to lobby your Representative! Support H.Res 216 today! Stop Tax Haven Abuse
Uniting American Families Act
The Uniting American Families Act would amend immigration law so that same-sex families torn apart by this injustice can be reunited. ADAction Email your Representative and Senators and tell them to support the Uniting American Families Act. | Lobby Your Leaders
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Our communities rely on public services such as education, health services, public safety and sanitation. We must, therefore, stand up for our teachers, nurses, police officers, firefighters, and sanitation workers across the country. America’s working families -- public or private -- didn’t cause this recession, and it should not be used as an excuse to attack their rights to peaceably assemble, collectively organize and bargain, or petition their elected officials. 
Republicans in the House are planning to use crucial floor time to try to force the government to defend the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) instead of focusing time on jobs or agreeing to a budget.
The Supreme Court's Citizens United decision outraged us, but we're deeply disturbed by Justices Thomas and Scalia participation in Tea Party political strategy sessions. Sign the petition and urge the Attorney General to initiate an official investigation to look into these claims and ensure that our Supreme Court judges are adhering to the Court's constitutional commitment to maintain the highest standard of impartiality.
At a time when unemployment nationally lingers above 9%, many are unaware that the unemployment rate for those 16-24 is double that. It is poor judgment that allocates less than one tenth of one percent of the annual budget to AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and Job Corps. These programs have repeatedly received bipartisan support in their efforts to provide temporary employment as a stepping stone for young people. The proposed bill, H.Res 216, would increase the funding for these critical programs and would immediately provide relief for the age group hardest hit by the current economic troubles.
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U.S. citizens and legal permanent resident can sponsor their spouses and other family members under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Unless you're spouse is the same sex. Same-sex partners of U.S citizens are not considered legal spouses and are therefore excluded from family-based immigration rules.