Friday, May 23, 2025
Trump and His Feral Crew of Wreckers Want to Kill America’s Future
The House budget is the Make America Immobile Act. Trump is doing his best to freeze things in place: on behalf of oil companies that want to keep pumping oil, on behalf of automakers that want to keep churning out SUVs. more
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UN Chief Demands 'Lifesaving Aid for the Long-Suffering People of Gaza'
He also took aim at Israel's aid plan, saying that "we will not take part in any scheme that fails to respect international law and the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality." more
The Anti-Fascist War
On the eightieth anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe, the history of World War II holds lessons about identifying fascism—and the need to create a united front to defeat it. more
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Freedom Flotilla Heading to Gaza Attacked by Drones
In the early hours of Friday, May 2, shortly after midnight local time and just a few nautical miles outside the territorial waters of Malta, the passenger ship Conscience was attacked at least twice by drones, leaving a hole near its bow and the vessel seriously damaged. The ship, which was carrying human rights activists and humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, was anchored in international waters as it awaited permission to dock at Malta to pick up pro-Palestinian activists. more
'Call This What It Is—Theft': Republicans Approve Largest Medicaid, SNAP Cuts in US History
"The people stealing from Americans are not folks with tattoos and hoodies—it's people wearing suits and ties and congressional pins, sitting in this Capitol right now," said Rep. Maxwell Frost.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Florida's new farm bill bans mushroom spores, sparking debate
A sweeping new farm bill signed into law last week by Governor Ron DeSantis focuses on fluoride in drinking water — but there’s another provision buried deep in its 111 pages: The banning of certain mushroom spores in Florida. more
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"Instead of increasing the cost of college in order to give more tax breaks to billionaires," said Sen. Bernie Sanders, "we are going to make public colleges and universities tuition-free"
"Instead of increasing the cost of college in order to give more tax breaks to billionaires," said Sen. Bernie Sanders, "we are going to make public colleges and universities tuition-free." more
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
UN Warns 14,000 Babies in Gaza Could Die in 48 Hours Without True Lift of Israeli Blockade
"The limited entry of aid into Gaza cannot be mistaken for meaningful progress," said one humanitarian expert. MORE
Monday, May 19, 2025
Trump Demands ‘Major Investigations’ Into Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono and Oprah, Repeating Baseless Rumors Superstars Were Paid Off to Support Kamala Harris
As Bruce Springsteen continues to speak out against the current U.S. administration on tour, President Donald J. Trump continues to not brush it off but attempt to hit back even harder — this time in the form of actually calling for there to be “major investigations” into Springsteen and other superstar entertainers for their support of his opponent, Kamala Harris, in the 2024 election. more
Civil Society Groups Call for Diplomatic Convoy to Get Aid Into Gaza as 2 Million Face Starvation
"The risk of famine in Gaza is increasing with the deliberate withholding of humanitarian aid," said the head of the World Health Organization.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
First Licensed Hemp Retail Company in Florida Raided by Law Enforcement in Tampa
The legal team representing Dannie Steven Jones Jr., owner of Smokey Jones LLC, announces a press conference to address the recent raid by the Tampa Police Department, becoming the first in the state of a licensed hemp retail company for possessing and selling federally legal THC-A flower.
The press conference will be held on Monday, May 19th, at 2:30 p.m. outside Courtroom 17 of the Hillsborough County Courthouse.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: Outside Courtroom 17, Hillsborough County Courthouse
Background: On April 15, 2025, the Tampa Police Department executed a search warrant at Smokey Jones LLC, located at 4035 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33614. Numerous items were seized during the raid.
Smokey Jones LLC is a registered business with the Florida Department of Corporations and a licensed Hemp Food Establishment by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The raid was based on law enforcement's belief that the establishment was selling illegal marijuana, despite the products being federally legal hemp with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of less than 0.3%. Law enforcement seized over two-hundred thousand dollars’ worth of hemp products and took all the money out of the cash register and safe and proceeded with a forfeiture action on the belief that the money was derived from illegal drug sales. Key Points:
\Smokey Jones LLC has maintained compliance with his business registration and Florida Hemp license regulations. • The Federal Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 legalized hemp federally, allowing it to be cultivated, processed, manufactured, shipped throughout the country, and sold by licensed entities. • The Tampa Police Department's actions are being challenged as they are believed to be in violation of both state and federal laws. • The lab testing done by the Tampa Police Department does not isolate the different molecules in the hemp plant but instead combines both legal THC molecules and regulated THC-molecules causing false positives.
The roadside Nik tests used by the Department does not quantify the percentage of different THC molecules in a sample and only compares the ratio of CBD to THC in the sample.
The Defendant's legal team is preparing a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against the Tampa Police Department and the State Attorney's Office.
The Defendant, Dannie Steven Jones Jr., is surrendering to the court to face criminal charges filed by the Tampa Police Department and to fight for all licensed hemp companies in the state to not be subject to criminal charges before the Florida Department of Agriculture is involved. Statement from Michael C. Minardi, Esq.:
"We believe that the raid on Smokey Jones LLC was conducted without probable cause and in violation of both state and federal laws. Our client has always operated within the legal framework and has been in good standing with the Florida Division of Corporations and the Department of Agriculture since 2018. We are committed to defending our client's rights and ensuring that justice is served." Quote from Dannie Steven Jones Jr.: "I am surrendering to the court to face these charges because I am innocent. I never intentionally possessed or purchased products that were not compliant with Florida law. While other licensed entities with the same violations are given stop sales or fines by the Department of Agriculture, my store was raided, my name was dragged through the mud, and we are being treated differently than all other licensed hemp retailers in the state. In fighting for my freedom, it is not just for myself, but for all licensed hemp companies in Florida.
We must ensure that all hemp businesses are not subject to being raided, arrested, and having their hard earned money taken involvement from the Florida Department of Agriculture." Members of the media are invited to attend the press conference to learn more about the case and the legal actions being taken. For further information, please contact Michael C. Minardi, Esq. at 813.995.8227 or via email at Michael@Minardilaw.com. Carlos Tpd raided a hemp shop and they put out a warrant for his arrest. He's turning himself in at this press conference
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
'No Family Should Have to Endure This': Georgia Doctors Keep Brain-Dead Woman Alive Under Abortion Ban
"I see my daughter breathing, but she's not there," Adriana Smith's mother told an Atlanta news outlet. more
How Star Wars Reveals Conservatives’ Authoritarian Fantasies
Republicans are gunning for their own galactic empire. And they’d blow up a planet—or this country—to make it happen. more
ICE Officials Just Admitted to Another Major Deportation Error
The Trump administration’s race to deport as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, has led to another major error. This time, the administration is admitting it—and it could have a major effect on deportation lawsuits. more
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