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Truck driver's sentence commuted from 110 years to 10
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was given 110 years in prison for a fatal accident when his brakes failed. 5 million people signed Heather’s petition to commute his sentence, which became part of a national movement for sentencing reform. More
Heather GilbeeThornton, CO, United States- 5,118,046
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Betty White’s Hollywood star is replaced!
Cindy started her petition after learning Betty White’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was broken. She asked the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to replace Betty’s star. 27,000 signed, and it was replaced on her birthday! More
Cindy BowmanUnited States- 27,696
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UW allows chosen first names on diplomas
Vern started a petition after learning UW wouldn't allow trans and nonbinary students to have their chosen name on their diploma. With 30,000 signatures, UW announced that students can list their chosen names on diplomas. More
Vern HarnerSeattle, United States- 31,727
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Julius Jones’ execution stopped
Julius remains in jail, but thanks to 6.5 million signers he lives to fight another day. Three hours before Julius was to be executed for a crime he did not commit, Oklahoma Governor Stitt commuted his sentence. More
Cece Jones-Davis #FreeJuliusJonesOklahoma City, OK, United States- 6,588,068
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Marine Corps allow sleeve tattoos
Marine infantryman Cpl. Jasper Piala started a petition to fight the stigma that sleeve tattoos are unprofessional. 75,000 signers called on the Marine Corps to change their policy. The ban on sleeve tattoos was lifted in October, making his petition a victory. More
Jasper PialaUnited States- 78,497
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Firefighter honored in street name change
Minneapolis' Dight Avenue was named after known eugenicist, Charles Dight. Pushed by 30,000 signers, the city council voted to change the name to Cheatham Ave, in honor of one of the city’s first Black firefighters. More
Noah McCourtSaint Paul, MN, United States- 30,085
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Truck driver's sentence commuted from 110 years to 10
Betty White’s Hollywood star is replaced!
UW allows chosen first names on diplomas
Julius Jones’ execution stopped
Marine Corps allow sleeve tattoos
Firefighter honored in street name change