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Change.org gets TMZ to re-edit a snuff film

TMZ is re-editing graphic footage of a 19-year-old teen getting fatally shot outside of a Hollywood nightclub. Why? Because 200,000 people signed an online petition.

On Jan 24, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

Internet Culture

13-year-old’s petition leads to gender-neutral Easy Bake Oven

Thanks to a big sister's online petition, Hasbro has agreed to market its Easy Bake Oven to both boys and girls.

On Dec 18, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Internet Culture

Girl’s petition against Hasbro’s gender stereotyping goes viral

Hey, Hasbro, 13-year-old McKenna Pope thinks your sexist stereotypes stink. “I want my brother to know that it's not ‘wrong’ for him to want to be a chef," she says.

On Dec 4, 2012 by Kevin Morris

IRL

Petition accuses Etsy of profiting from hate

The company won't comment on the sale of racist "Golliwog dolls on the site, saying only: "Etsy policies are written to balance community values with a desire to allow creative expression."

On Oct 10, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

IRL

Hackers attack Filipino government over cybercrime law

The new law would destroy freedom of speech online, say critics.

On Oct 3, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

IRL

Oreo cookie celebrates gay pride

And it looks DELICIOUS!

On Jun 26, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales launches petition to support Richard O’Dwyer

The 24-year-old O'Dwyer is due to be extradited from the U.K. to the U.S. on copyright charges, and Wales has started a wildly popular petition opposing the move.

On Jun 25, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Gaming bar faces ban on video games, takes to Internet to fight liquor board

Vancouver's EXP Bar was meant to be a haven for gamers, but British Columbia's Liquor Control Licensing Board hit the establishment with a game console ban. Now an online campaign is looking to get the dream-crushing restriction lifted.

On Jun 13, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

Internet Culture

Petition urges Syrian first lady to demand peace

Women all over the world are urging the wife of Syria's president to intervene in the violent crackdown.

On Apr 18, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

Tech

George Zimmerman makes public appeal with new website

Both photos posted on the site, however, have racist connotations—an association that can't possibly help the Florida man who fatally shot Tryvon Martin.

On Apr 10, 2012 by Kevin Collier

IRL

Student petition protests transgender discrimination against a beauty queen

When this college student saw what he thought was discrimination against a transgender woman, he started a petition.

On Mar 27, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

IRL

Online outcry spurs investigation into the murder of Trayvon Martin

After 400,000 signatures on an online petition and more than 73,000 mentions on Twitter, the U.S. Justice Department announced an investigation into the murder of the Florida teen.

On Mar 20, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

IRL