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U.S. Food and Drug Administration fast-tracks drug access for Ebola patients
Dr. Ahmed Tejan-Sie, with more than 150,000 supporters, pushed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow infected patients access to the treatment drug TKM-Ebola. More
Ahmed Tejan-Sie MD- 152,932
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U.S. announces major study of FGM
Jaha Dukureh, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM), led a campaign urging the Obama administration to address FGM. After 220,000 signatures, the administration announced a study into the issue and a preliminary working group to address FGM. More
Jaha DukurehAtlanta, GA- 221,185
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Food companies tackle climate change
A Midwestern farmer concerned about sustainability gained 117,000 signatures on his petition to help pressure General Mills and Kellogg's to take steps to reduce emissions. More
Sudanese mother freed after facing death penalty for her faith
One million people from around the globe signed Emily Clarke's petition, joining a chorus of international voices demanding freedom and justice for Meriam Ibrahim, a Sudanese woman who was sentenced to death because of her faith. More
Sister compels government to investigate her brother's death
Valerie Wood's special-needs brother died in her father’s custody because Oklahoma officials failed to check on him. Her campaign resulted in criminal charges and a new law that makes special-needs children safer. More
Fashion retailer agrees to stop selling fur products
More than 50,000 people signed a petition asking the fashion company Piperlime to stop selling fur. Piperlime’s parent company, Gap Inc., responded on the petition saying the company would no longer sell real fur products. More
Sarah MadduxWilliamsburg, VA- 52,509
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration fast-tracks drug access for Ebola patients
U.S. announces major study of FGM
Food companies tackle climate change
Sudanese mother freed after facing death penalty for her faith
Sister compels government to investigate her brother's death
Fashion retailer agrees to stop selling fur products