Topic: Petitions

The Rest of the World Is Invoking the 1st Amendment in White House Petitions

AP

Over the weekend, two new "We the People" petitions met the White House's 100,000-signatory standard for a formal response. Unlike most previous petitions, though, the majority of the people doing the signing are more than likely not American citizens.

By J.K. Trotter

Jan 7, 2013

No, Paul Krugman Does Not Want to Be Treasury Secretary

Much to the disappointment of liberal fans from Hollywood to Europe — and the instant ire of conservatives everywhere — the Times columnist has officially announced he's not up for replacing Timothy Geithner.

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By Connor Simpson

Dec 13, 2012

How Petitions Became the White House Comments Section

As transparent as the web-friendly Obama administration wants to be, this whole suggestion-box business is pretty useless. Becaue nobody actually wants the U.S. to build a Death Star.

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By Dino Grandoni

Sep 30, 2011

Chart of the Day

Obama Probably Won't Act on Your Petitions

White House petitions point to weed as the nation's most pressing issue

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 4, 2011

The British Really Like to Sign Petitions

They like it so much they crashed a new petition website.

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