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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.
A Change.org petition with over 60,000 signatures is calling for country legend George Strait to replace Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer, citing a desire to honor American musical roots and concerns over Bad Bunny's style and performances. The decision to feature Bad Bunny has also faced political backlash, with critics arguing it does not align with traditional family values or American culture.
A petition with over 10,000 signatures calls for replacing Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer, sparking controversy and criticism from some viewers and media personalities who prefer more traditional or American artists.
A conservative group has launched a petition with over 10,000 signatures to replace Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl 2026 halftime performer with country singer George Strait, citing concerns over his political views and family-friendly content.
Two online gaming marketplaces, Itch.io and Steam, have removed adult-only content due to new regulations from payment processors like Mastercard and Visa, which restrict certain types of content to comply with their standards. This move has sparked a petition with over 80,000 signatures protesting the policy changes, arguing that they allow credit card companies to police personal choices based on moral values rather than legality.
Over a million people in France have signed a petition opposing the reintroduction of the bee-killing pesticide acetamiprid, which is set to be allowed under the new 'Duplomb law'. The law, supported by some farmers and lawmakers, faces significant public opposition due to concerns over its impact on bees, ecosystems, and public health. Despite the petition's size, legislative action remains unlikely unless further parliamentary debate is triggered, with President Macron holding the power to intervene.
A European Citizens’ Initiative called Stop Killing Games has gathered over one million signatures, potentially prompting the EU to consider new laws requiring game companies to preserve online games after discontinuation, citing consumer rights and ownership concerns.
Shaun Maguire of Sequoia Capital faced criticism after calling political candidate Zohran Mamdani an 'Islamist' on social media, prompting a petition condemning his remarks as Islamophobic and calling for Sequoia to investigate and address discrimination within its ranks. The controversy highlights tensions over diversity and bias in the venture capital industry.