‘Condoning violence’: This Yale professor was sympathetic to Hamas. Now a petition with more than 40,000 signatures wants her fired
‘When one is in a position of authority and power, they must be held responsible for that speech.’
On Oct 13, 2023 by P.J. West
Trump Jr.’s Australia trip delayed after online petition to block him from visiting went viral
Trump Jr.’s visa was reportedly approved just four days before the tour was set to start.
On Jul 5, 2023 by Katherine Huggins
‘Too cute’: TikTokers are simping over man sentenced to 24 years in prison for killing a mom and daughter in street race
‘People on the internet and on TikTok specifically think that this punishment is too harsh and that he deserves a second chance.’
On Aug 9, 2021 by Eilish O’Sullivan
Baker stops deportation of migrant after posting hunger strike online, getting hospitalized
‘If you protect someone, you protect them fully.’
On Jan 17, 2021 by Kahron Spearman
Cops salute officer facing charges for assaulting student protester
The student suffered ‘serious bodily injury.’
On Jun 9, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio
Holland Tunnel decorations are a real nightmare before Christmas
The Holland Tunnel might have been easier to build than decorate.
On Dec 13, 2018 by David Britton
There’s a petition to replace Lady Gaga with Migos at Super Bowl LI
Over 50,000 have signed the petition, which demands a musical overhaul.
On Jan 30, 2017 by Kahron Spearman
There’s a petition to rename downtown Austin road ‘David Bowie Street’
This seems achievable!
On Jan 13, 2016 by Christine Friar
Behind the vicious campaign to strip Caitlyn Jenner of her Olympic medal
Another banner week for the worst people on the Internet.
On Jun 4, 2015 by Fernando Alfonso III
More than 38,000 people have signed a petition for Northern England to join Scotland
Who knew so many people wanted to redraw the border between Scotland and England?
On May 17, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
No one is happy about these ‘beach body’ protein-powder ads
A Change.org petition to have the ad removed has gotten thousands of signatures. But the company isn’t backing down.
On Apr 27, 2015 by Marisa Kabas
The Apple Watch scaremongering is just another Internet ghost story
The Internet wants to scare you away from the Apple Watch. Don’t let it.
On Mar 24, 2015 by Ed Cara
Bob Jones apologizes for saying gays should be stoned to death—35 years later
One hateful comment down, a couple thousand to go.
On Mar 23, 2015 by Miles Klee
Change.org petition seeks fair trial for ‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed
Trial by Internet.
On Jan 12, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay
Following fraud rumors, Scots demand revote on independence
But accounts of corruption at the polls are highly suspect.
On Sep 19, 2014 by Miles Klee
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