Maybe signing all these petitions is a little idealistic of me, but I feel like it's the only way I can make a difference right this very second. Here are just a few things on my mind:
As a college student, I say support the kids. They are the future. And, while I'm at it: really? to refurbish the facilities and campus? Come on. Sure, we all complain about little things on campus that could be "nicer" but is that really more important than after school programs, or, I don't know, IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS? What about the teachers? What about giving the money to kids who can't pay for school? There are so many things we could do with $1.5 billion and our first idea is beautification.
http://www.causes.com/actions/1732060-support-ct-after-school-learning-programs?utm_source=causes&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=WE813_1417
http://www.causes.com/actions/1686797-ban-the-use-of-neonicotinoid-pesticides-before-they-devastate-bee-populations-in-the-usa?utm_source=causes&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=WE813_1417
"The governor is proposing a $5 million cut that currently helps to support Connecticut after-school programs, many of these programs would have to close, leaving thousands of children to fend for themselves between the critical after-school hours of 3pm to 6pm.
However, this cut may occur while at the same time the governor is proposing $1.5 BILLION in financing be given to the University of Connecticut to refurbish the facilities and campus."
As a college student, I say support the kids. They are the future. And, while I'm at it: really? to refurbish the facilities and campus? Come on. Sure, we all complain about little things on campus that could be "nicer" but is that really more important than after school programs, or, I don't know, IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS? What about the teachers? What about giving the money to kids who can't pay for school? There are so many things we could do with $1.5 billion and our first idea is beautification.
http://www.causes.com/actions/1732060-support-ct-after-school-learning-programs?utm_source=causes&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=WE813_1417
"The USDA projects that this year's corn crop will cover 94 million acres, all of which will be planted with seeds treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. In small doeses these pesticides damage the bees' immune systems and homing abilities; in large doses the pesticides are lethal."I...really don't like corn. And I really don't like pesticides. What is our world coming to? Do we really NEED 94 MILLION acres of corn? I don't think so.
http://www.causes.com/actions/1686797-ban-the-use-of-neonicotinoid-pesticides-before-they-devastate-bee-populations-in-the-usa?utm_source=causes&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=WE813_1417
