All articles tagged with #petition
A petition urging Sony to greenlight Destiny 3 has already surpassed Marathon’s peak opening-week players (roughly 130,000–150,000), underscoring strong fan demand as Bungie reportedly shifts resources toward Marathon amid layoffs, even as Destiny 2’s final update arrives and Destiny 3’s future remains uncertain due to financial considerations.
A Change.org petition for Destiny 3 has drawn over 48,000 signatures as fans share personal stories about how Destiny shaped their friendships and lives, expressing a desire for new adventures, stories, and features. The piece notes fans’ frustration with Bungie’s recent changes (including the shift to Portal and the end of The Final Shape as a perceived ending) and states that Destiny 3 is not currently in development, while commentators point to Sony’s live-service strategy as a factor in the franchise’s direction.
Mexico's SEMARNAT rejected Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day water-park proposal for Mahahual due to ecological balance and reef concerns, after a Change.org petition gathered over 4.8 million signatures. Royal Caribbean said it is disappointed but will re-engage stakeholders and pursue environmentally responsible investment, with the project previously pitched as a sustainable destination expected to open around 2027.
Altus Property Group has scrapped the 91-story Trump International Hotel & Tower on the Gold Coast after public backlash and a petition with over 140,000 signatures; CEO David Young says the Trump brand’s image in Australia became toxic, and the project will proceed without the Trump name, while the Trump Organization blames the developer for failing to meet basic financial obligations.
A Tennessee student condemned her local school board for not removing a veteran member who hugged her and said she was 'hot' during a public meeting. The board censured the member, who remains in position, while a Change.org petition demanding his removal has collected 6,775 signatures and comments from residents and parents.
California-based Philz Coffee plans to remove Pride flags from its stores to create a more uniform, inclusive experience, prompting swift backlash including a petition with over 4,000 signatures urging the company to rethink the move. Critics say the flags symbolize safe spaces for LGBTQ+ staff and customers, while Philz says it remains an ally and has not announced a timeline for the changes.
A petition in support of Berlinale festival director Tricia Tuttle has grown to about 700 signatories from film-industry insiders, including notable directors and actors, as Germany’s culture ministry calls an extraordinary meeting to discuss the festival’s future leadership and the balance between artistic freedom and institutional independence.
A local group called PEACE is pushing a petition to criminalize hunting, fishing, and pest-control activities in Oregon, claiming it would end animal-cruelty exemptions; supporters say the move would upend wildlife management and pest control, while opponents warn of potential economic and practical consequences.
A Buffalo Bills fan launched a Change.org petition on Jan. 19 to reinstate fired head coach Sean McDermott, which had gathered about 62,395 signatures by Friday evening. The piece recounts McDermott’s tenure—noting a long playoff streak and multiple AFC East titles but no Super Bowl—before his firing after the 2025 season's OT loss. Owner Terry Pegula and GM Brandon Beane framed the decision as addressing a persistent playoff wall, while fans and former players have publicly wished McDermott well and some advocate for his return.
An online Change.org petition to reinstate Bills coach Sean McDermott has surpassed 60,000 signatures, but Mike Florio says signatures won’t undo the firing. The Bills announced Brandon Beane’s promotion at the same time McDermott was fired, and a contentious press conference has heightened scrutiny as the team conducts coaching interviews, increasing pressure on the next Bills coach and on Josh Allen.
Bills owner Terry Pegula fired longtime coach Sean McDermott after an overtime playoff loss, as the franchise begins a coaching search; fans quickly launched a petition to reinstate him, gathering over 22,000 signatures, though it’s unlikely to sway ownership. McDermott had led the Bills to eight playoff appearances in nine seasons and two AFC championship games, including ending a 17-year drought.
Fans created a Change.org petition to reinstate Sean McDermott after his firing, quickly growing from about 3,000 to nearly 12,000 signatures as supporters tout his seven straight double-digit-win seasons and leadership, while the owner cited lack of a Super Bowl as the reason for the decision.
Icelanders express anger after Billy Long, Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Iceland, allegedly joked that Iceland would become the 52nd US state; a petition demanding a more respectful nominee has gathered thousands of signatures, the foreign ministry sought clarification from the US embassy, and Long apologised as Icelandic officials warn that US security arguments about Greenland also affect Iceland amid rising tensions.
The family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, detained in Iran since January 2025, delivered a petition with 70,000 signatures to the UK government, urging action for their release amid ongoing protests and political tensions in Iran. The couple, accused of espionage and held in Tehran's Evin prison, deny the charges, and their family expresses concern over their deteriorating health and the challenging conditions they face.
A petition with nearly 2,000 signatures has been submitted to recall Colorado Springs City Councilman Tom Bailey, citing his support for controversial local issues and alleging that residents feel unheard and dismissed; if certified, a recall election could be held between February and April 2023.