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Soccer fans worldwide have started a global online petition urging FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, calling his World Cup decisions a betrayal; the campaign reflects broad discontent with FIFA leadership, as Infantino has appeared at events such as a Women’s AFCON 2026 match in Rabat and a Colombian inauguration.
Taylor Frankie Paul cosigned a fan petition urging ABC to air a previously pulled season of The Bachelorette, signaling support for fans who want the episodes broadcast (per Us Weekly reporter Miranda Siwak, Aug. 14, 2026).
As the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, New York City's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, faces a rift with some victims' families who oppose his attendance at the ground-zero ceremony, citing his views on Palestinian rights and Israel; a petition to bar him has gathered nearly 80,000 signatures, while others argue that remembrance should be nonpartisan and unity should prevail. Mamdani says he will attend to honor the victims, and the memorial and city say the event should remain solemn and free of politics.
Stephanie Kercher says Meredith wouldn’t find Amanda Knox’s Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel funny and urges consideration for the family, while Knox defends the show as honoring Meredith’s memory. A petition against the show has gathered thousands of signatures, though Knox argues those signing haven’t seen it. The Fringe venue defends freedom of expression as the controversy continues.
A viral petition calling on Sony to reverse its plan to end physical disc production for new PlayStation games (starting January 2028) peaked at about 250,000 signatures in six days, but activity faded with time (105,000 more in the next 24 days). Sony remains committed to scrapping discs, describing it as a cautious move forward, while industry voices like Ubisoft’s Yves Guillemot say the shift to digital won’t destabilize the market, underscoring digital gaming’s continuing rise.
A Change.org petition launched by Canadian retailer PNP Games to “Don’t Kill the Disc” has gathered over 220,000 signatures, urging Sony to keep disc-based PlayStation games alive beyond the January 2028 end of disc production. Proponents argue physical media sustains jobs, retailers, distributors, and the resale/collection market, while not opposing digital, they want ownership and choice to remain available even as Sony pushes toward an all-digital future.
A Change.org petition called Don’t Kill the Disc has surpassed 170,000 signatures in response to Sony’s plan to end physical PlayStation discs in 2028, moving all releases to digital formats. Supporters argue the move harms ownership, resale, and preservation, while Sony has not yet commented; industry observers warn it could grant Sony greater market control and reduce consumer choice and preservation options.
Destiny 2 is ending active development with a final update on June 9, sparking nostalgia and a growing petition (over 330,000 signatures) urging Bungie and Sony to consider Destiny 3 or a Destiny Infinity plan; fans, creators, and voice actors advocate for a clear long-term vision and continued community support, though officials say the decision won’t be reversed. Players plan to honor the game's legacy and push for what's next in the Destiny universe.
Bungie confirms Destiny 2’s live-service era ends with the Monument of Triumph update launching on June 9, which reworks weapons and armor, revamps activities, and adds Pantheon raid gauntlet challenges as Destiny 2 prepares to go into a static state. Meanwhile, community momentum for Destiny 3 remains strong, with a Change.org petition reportedly surpassing 325,000 signatures; Bungie staff have publicly encouraged players to log in and rally support, signaling hope for a potential sequel even as the current game bows out.
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.