Success Stories
iPetitions continues to have a powerful impact. Here are some of the ways our petitions are making a difference.
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SFC Martland Kept After Attempted Unfair Discharge
The U.S. Army made a stunning reversal April 2016. They had planned to kick out a decorated Green Beret, SFC Charles Martland, after he physically confronted a local Afghan commander. This commanders had been accused of raping a boy over the course of many days and then beating that boy's mother for trying to act for her son. It was for this action that SFC Martland was to be discharged from the military.
The reversal of this decision was an important step for the defense of child abuse and U.S. military in fighting for justice.
"This is not just a great victory for SFC Martland and his family- I’m just as happy that he can continue to serve our country and inspire his peers, subordinates and officers to be better soldiers. Charles makes every soldier he comes in contact with better and the Army is undoubtedly a better organization with SFC Martland still in its ranks," said Martland's former team leader Danny Quinn. -
#ForceforDaniel: Star Wars Fan's Last Dying Wish Granted
Daniel Fleetwood was a terminal cancer patient and a massive Star Wars fan. His last wish was to see an advanced screening of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' because he didn't think he'd live until it was released in theaters.
A petition was started on behalf that received over 4000 signatures, and some of the movie's actors campaigned on his behalf. Daniel's wish came true, and he was able to see the movie before he passed. -
Local Community Supports New Orleans Police Monitor
"New Orleans Inspector General Ed Quatrevaux on Wednesday withdrew a controversial bid to oust Susan Hutson, the city’s independent police monitor...
Her supporters mobilized quickly to oppose his push to fire her, organizing a petition drive and holding community forums against the move.
The police monitor, sounding elated, said Wednesday that New Orleans residents had rallied to her defense in overwhelming fashion..."
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Video of Hong Kong woman with rare skin disease taken down by YouTube after storm of protest
"A video clip showing a Hong Kong woman with a rare skin condition has been removed from YouTube after a barrage of complaints over the unauthorised use of her image by a website that is designed to offend or startle the viewer.
Images of Mui Thomas - who has Harlequin ichthyosis, a rare congenital disorder that leaves her skin red raw and prone to infection - appeared in a video titled 5 Terrifying Rare Birth Diseases of all Time."
(Source: South China Morning Post)
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York Art Gallery Reduces Fees For Local Visitors
When the York Public Art Gallery started charging entrance fees to their institution, a petition was launched opposing the move. Here's what the petition creator said:
"The petition reached over the 1000 mark and is still rising. The comments have been used at a variety of public meetings to help our cause. We are still campaigning for access to art for all at York Art Gallery and have had a lot of local media exposure thanks to the petition. The petition brought me together with other people in York who had concerns about the subject and we have created a peaceful protest and several public meetings since..."
While admission fees weren't completely removed due to cuts in funding, a low-cost card for local residents was offered to allow people of all incomes to visit. Read more about the decision on the gallery's website.