Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna reveal bill to ‘cancel all medical debt’
Two prominent progressive lawmakers, the Vermont senator Bernie Sanders and California congressman Ro Khanna, revealed on Wednesday a new bill aimed at eliminating medical debt.....Read More
Biden says he’ll stop sending offensive weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah
President Biden on Wednesday warned he would stop supplying Israel with offensive weapons like bombs and artillery shells if Israeli forces launch an invasion of Rafah, laying down a clear line amid outcry over the conflict in Gaza.....Read More
Senators seek to extend internet subsidy with FAA amendment
A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday introduced an amendment to the must-pass legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend a program that provides broadband discounts to millions of Americans.
Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), JD Vance (R-Ohio), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) proposed an additional $6 billion in funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Sac State changing policies on investments; encampment demonstrators to speak
Sacramento State is changing some of their policies after protestors demanded transparency and divestment regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.
According to the university's website, they will not make any investments in corporations that profit from genocide, ethnic cleansing, or that violate human rights.
Scientists discover sperm whale ‘phonetic alphabet’
Scientists studying sperm whales have discovered that they communicate through a sort of “phonetic alphabet”, enabling them to build a rough equivalent of what humans refer to as words and phrases.....Read More
Useful Links for Hillsborough and Pinellas County Voters
Below are useful links for Hillsborough and Pinellas County voters. If you haven't requested Vote-by-Mail in the last two years, you should check your voter status to see if you will receive a Vote-by-Mail ballot and submit a new request if needed. It's a good idea to check your voter status anyway to make sure nothing has mysteriously changed. If you have somehow been kicked off the voter rolls, or if your party affiliation has been changed, you will have to submit a new voter registration application.
Florida Voter Registration Application:
Hillsborough County
Vote by Mail Request: https://www.votehillsborough.gov/VOTERS/Vote-By-Mail-Online-Request
Election Dates & Times: https://www.votehillsborough.gov/About-Voting/Election-dates-and-deadlines
Pinellas County
Vote by Mail Request: https://www.votepinellas.gov/VoteByMail
Election Dates & Times: https://www.votepinellas.com/Election-Information/Elections/Current-Upcoming-Elections
Special Operations 'Battle of the Bay' to take over downtown Tampa today
Explosions, low-flying aircraft and high-speed boats will be coming to downtown Tampa Wednesday for part of Special Operations Forces week.....Read More
Student protests against Israel’s war on Gaza spread across Europe
Emma Farge/Reuters
Students at various European universities, inspired by the continuing pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campuses in the United States, have been occupying halls and facilities, demanding an end to partnerships with Israeli institutions because of Israel’s war on Gaza.....Read More
Sarasota school board votes to reject new Title IX guidelines, potentially risking funding
The Sarasota County school board voted 4-1 Tuesday night to reject the federal government’s new Title IX guidelines, potentially risking funding.
Last month, the Department of Education issued the new guidance, which expands Title IX protections to transgender students, among other changes. Less than one week later, Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida would not comply with the new rules.
US pauses weapons delivery to Israel over Rafah offensive concerns
US President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a senior administration official has said.....Read More
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