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A petition in support of Berlinale festival director Tricia Tuttle has grown to about 700 signatories from film-industry insiders, including notable directors and actors, as Germany’s culture ministry calls an extraordinary meeting to discuss the festival’s future leadership and the balance between artistic freedom and institutional independence.
A local group called PEACE is pushing a petition to criminalize hunting, fishing, and pest-control activities in Oregon, claiming it would end animal-cruelty exemptions; supporters say the move would upend wildlife management and pest control, while opponents warn of potential economic and practical consequences.
A Buffalo Bills fan launched a Change.org petition on Jan. 19 to reinstate fired head coach Sean McDermott, which had gathered about 62,395 signatures by Friday evening. The piece recounts McDermott’s tenure—noting a long playoff streak and multiple AFC East titles but no Super Bowl—before his firing after the 2025 season's OT loss. Owner Terry Pegula and GM Brandon Beane framed the decision as addressing a persistent playoff wall, while fans and former players have publicly wished McDermott well and some advocate for his return.
An online Change.org petition to reinstate Bills coach Sean McDermott has surpassed 60,000 signatures, but Mike Florio says signatures won’t undo the firing. The Bills announced Brandon Beane’s promotion at the same time McDermott was fired, and a contentious press conference has heightened scrutiny as the team conducts coaching interviews, increasing pressure on the next Bills coach and on Josh Allen.
Bills owner Terry Pegula fired longtime coach Sean McDermott after an overtime playoff loss, as the franchise begins a coaching search; fans quickly launched a petition to reinstate him, gathering over 22,000 signatures, though it’s unlikely to sway ownership. McDermott had led the Bills to eight playoff appearances in nine seasons and two AFC championship games, including ending a 17-year drought.
Fans created a Change.org petition to reinstate Sean McDermott after his firing, quickly growing from about 3,000 to nearly 12,000 signatures as supporters tout his seven straight double-digit-win seasons and leadership, while the owner cited lack of a Super Bowl as the reason for the decision.
Icelanders express anger after Billy Long, Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Iceland, allegedly joked that Iceland would become the 52nd US state; a petition demanding a more respectful nominee has gathered thousands of signatures, the foreign ministry sought clarification from the US embassy, and Long apologised as Icelandic officials warn that US security arguments about Greenland also affect Iceland amid rising tensions.
The family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, detained in Iran since January 2025, delivered a petition with 70,000 signatures to the UK government, urging action for their release amid ongoing protests and political tensions in Iran. The couple, accused of espionage and held in Tehran's Evin prison, deny the charges, and their family expresses concern over their deteriorating health and the challenging conditions they face.
A petition with nearly 2,000 signatures has been submitted to recall Colorado Springs City Councilman Tom Bailey, citing his support for controversial local issues and alleging that residents feel unheard and dismissed; if certified, a recall election could be held between February and April 2023.
Over 140,000 fans have signed a petition on Change.org demanding the release of unseen cut scenes from the final season of 'Stranger Things,' citing dissatisfaction with the season and discrepancies between interviews and episodes.
Fans of 'Stranger Things' have started an online petition with 110,000 signatures demanding to see the deleted scenes from Season 5, reflecting their strong interest in additional content from the series.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva signed a petition with 218 signatures to force a House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, marking her official swearing-in and continuing her advocacy for transparency and progressive policies.
Immigration rights groups are urging the Los Angeles Dodgers to skip their traditional White House visit after winning the World Series, protesting the Trump administration's immigration enforcement in Los Angeles and highlighting the team's connections to immigration issues. They emphasize the city's immigrant history and call for the team to stand with the community by declining the invitation, with a petition supporting this stance gaining over 8,680 signatures.
The UK parliament debated the Stop Killing Games petition, which calls for regulation on game server shutdowns, but the government maintains existing laws are sufficient and emphasizes better communication by companies. They acknowledge challenges in mandating ongoing game support and are considering guidance for businesses instead. MPs raised concerns about long-term industry impacts and responsibility issues, but no legislative changes were made.
Hundreds of public figures, including billionaires, royalty, and AI researchers, signed a petition organized by the Future of Life Institute calling for a ban on developing superintelligent AI until it can be ensured to be safe and controllable, citing potential risks to humanity.