Big Mistake Nick Ruiz

Nick Ruiz
Announces switch to run against Grayson, not Mica.

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Against Mica he might of had a chance, now he has no chance at all.

Alan Grayson For Congress

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Mayor Rick Kriseman

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman was sworn in. 

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 St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman's Director of Communications

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The Duval County School Board

With more than 50 activists and community members present,

The Duval County School Board voted unanimously,

to change the name of Nathan Bedford Forrest High School. The historic vote by the school board comes at the end of a six-month campaign by the Jacksonville Progressive Coalition (JPC) and other forces to drop the local high school's racist namesake.....more>

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Rep. Alan Grayson Under Attack

The Republicans and their corporate backers spent over $5 million in sewer money to defeat me in 2010. Thanks to people like you, we won back my seat in Congress in 2012. Yet I'm sure the Republicans will try to repeat their success in 2014. But they're underestimating me, and they're underestimating you. When they attack me, they attack you. My secret weapon is you, it's us, it's everyone who is willing to stand up for justice, equality and peace. And together, we will not be cowed,

and we will not be beaten.....more>

GOP 101. How To Talk To Women

This week Politico reported that the National Republican Congressional Committee is trying to teach Republican candidates and their aides what not to say to their female opponents and constituents

We need to elect progressive champions who will stand strong for women's rights, not just rehearse soundbites. For nearly 10 years, Democracy for America has helped elect strong, progressive women -- like Elizabeth Warren -- to offices up and down the ballot. Now we need your support to elect amazing women candidates like Wendy Davis in 2014.

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Nan Rich In Ybor City

If the progressive wing of the Florida Democratic Party had a dream candidate for governor, he or she would sound pretty similar to Nan Rich, who spoke to the Hillsborough County GLBTA Democratic Caucus at J.J.'s in Ybor City........more

Nan Rich for governor

Florida Congressman Grayson

For several months, journalist Glenn Greenwald has reeled off one blockbuster article after another concerning the National Security Agency's pervasive domestic and international electronic spying programs. Congressman Alan Grayson, wanting to learn more about the scope of domestic spying, has invited Greenwald to provide a briefing to Congress in Washington, D.C. Given the threats to prosecute him, Greenwald has been reluctant to do so in person. So one month ago, Congressman Grayson sent a letter to Attorney General Holder, asking whether the AG would prosecute Greenwald if Greenwald came to D.C. to testify. Yesterday, we learned the answer.

Attorney General] Holder indicated that the Justice Department is not planning to prosecute former Guardian reporter Glenn Greenwald, 

One way or another, Congressman Grayson will continue to seek Greenwald's testimony regarding the scope of domestic spying, so that Congress and the American People can hear the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Which is one more reason why

Congressman Grayson deserves your support. 

Susan Smith On Leberals And Charlie

Smith talks to Nicole Sandler about progressive disapproval of Crist.

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Tampa Bay's New Leaders Council

Tampa Bay has a new community resource for progressive leaders wanting to play a role in shaping the future — the New Leaders Council.......more>

Ed Narain For Florida

Ed Narain is a dedicated member of the Tampa community who has served in various community and civic roles over the last nineteen years. Ed is a former USF Student Body President and a member of College Leadership Florida. While a student leader, Ed was elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Florida Student Association Board and received the first USF Student Affairs Leadership Award.

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Nick Ruiz for Congress 2014: "Florida

“As a professor of philosophy and humanities, my commitment to the health, education and well-being of Americans dently progressive and Democratic constituency that is not being adequately represented by the Democratic Party as it stands today. Constituents on the Left are hungry for the real thing.  

2014 Florida Progressive Candidates

U.S. CONGRESS

District 1: Jim Bryan (D)

 District 2: Gwen Graham (D)

 District 5: Corrine Brown (D)

District 6: David Cox (D), Andrew Scott (D)

District 7: Nick Ruiz III (D)

District 8: Gabriel Rothblatt (D), Corry Westbrook (D)

District 9: Alan Grayson (D)*, Michael McKenna (D) 

District 13: Jessica Ehrlich (D)

District 14: Kathy Castor (D)*

District 18: Patrick Murphy

District 19: April Freeman (D)

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Florida Progressives Agenda 2014

I’m often critical of Gov. Rick Scott but there's one good thing I can say about him: he's done more than anyone to focus Floridians on the need for a big change in the direction of our state. The question is, when Floridians turn to progressives for answers to our most pressing problems now and in the years ahead, will we be ready with answers? Join progressive activists from around the state on Saturday, August 24th in West Palm Beach for the Agenda 2014 Conference, as we assemble a progressive agenda to move Florida forward.......here

The Fun Starts Aug.27

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