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White House petition makes federally funded research public

After receiving more than 60,000, the White House responded in kind to a We the People petition

On Feb 22, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Petition to fire Aaron Swartz prosecutor hits 25,000 signatures

The White House must now respond to a petition to fire U.S. Attorney Steve Heymann, the prosecutor in Aaron's Swartz's hacking case.

On Feb 12, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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How a gun control petition went from Tumblr to Washington D.C.

David Glynn recounts the creation of his viral petition, “Immediately address the issue of control through the introduction of legislation in Congress.”

On Jan 21, 2013 by [email protected]

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The Hater: We The People are sick of White House petitions

The Hater thinks the White House could do with fewer "hilarious" petition responses and more updates on First Dog Bo Obama.

On Jan 18, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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How I stopped hating and learned to love We the People

We the People is an interesting, and powerful, tool for the people and the government. It just doesn't do what you think it does. 

On Jan 17, 2013 by [email protected]

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The 10 most bizarre White House petitions

From a Death Star to the deportation of Piers Morgan, the people have spoken—and they’re crazy!

On Jan 16, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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White House no longer amused by all those ridiculous petitions

The White House's We the People site will only respond to petitions with 100,000 votes, up from 25,000, so it can avoid having to address silly requests like deporting Piers Morgan.

On Jan 16, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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White House shoots down petition to deport Piers Morgan

Morgan drew the ire of conservatives with his comments about gun rights, but the White House denied a petition to deport the TV host.

On Jan 10, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Campaign to label Westboro church a hate group breaks records

In the debate over gun control reform, there's at least one thing that everyone seemingly agrees upon. 

On Dec 27, 2012 by Tim Sampson

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Obama responds to gun control petitions: “We hear you”

The president took to YouTube to address the 32 different petitions about gun control launched in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting. 

On Dec 21, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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4 White House petitions launched to address gun control

In the wake of another national tragedy, citizens are trying to take a stand online at the We the People petition site. 

On Dec 14, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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White House forced to respond to Death Star petition

The balls in your court now, Mr. President. 

On Dec 13, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Open government report card: Grading Obama’s participation

Four years in, the Daily Dot examines the Obama administration's dedication to open government and participation. 

On Dec 3, 2012 by Curt Hopkins

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Americans petition to deport petitioners petitioning to secede

Last week, Americans from several states petitioned the White House to let them secede from the union. Now, another group is petitioning to have those original petitioners deported.

On Nov 14, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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20 states petition the White House for secession

It's not just red states, either. 

On Nov 12, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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