Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) denounced a set of bills adding immigration restrictions as “fear-mongering” and “anti-immigrant” on Wednesday.....Read More
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Gov. DeSantis is ‘100%’ against removing Confederate monuments
Florida’s Governor is unambiguous in his support for keeping Confederate monuments up, painting such efforts as a slippery slope that could lead to the removal of tributes to Martin Luther King Jr. if today’s standards are applied to bygone history.
“I’m 100% against removing the monuments. I think it’s just gone too far,” Ron DeSantis said on the first day of Black History Month.
Elmira's World Wildlife Market & Fundraiser
Elmira's World Wildlife Market & Fundraiser
Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary
13910 Seminole Trail, Wimauma, FL
Sunday, March 3 @ 11am
Vendors, food, plants, raffles, silent auction, and DISCOUNTED TOURS!
Organizing Bootcamp @ USF
It's a new year and we are excited to get back to work building the next generation of leaders!
Join Rep. Anna V. Eskamani and People Power for Florida as we host our sixth ever Campus Organizing Bootcamp, and first of the new year, @ USF! We will be hosting an in-person Political Organizing Bootcamp at USF Tampa focused on how to build political power on your college campus and organize your peers for social change.
Read More and Register HERE
Ron DeSantis announces State Guard deployment to Mexican border, expanding his armed force’s mission
Gov. Ron DeSantis will be deploying a battalion of the Florida State Guard to the U.S.-Mexican border to deal with what he calls a “total disaster.”
“The goal is to help Texas fortify this border,” DeSantis said, noting it was the first deployment of the group he reformed recently.
Federal Judge Rules Against Pro-Palestinian Groups In Florida
A federal judge on Wednesday refused to issue injunctions sought by pro-Palestinian student groups in First Amendment lawsuits against the state amid the war between Israel and Hamas, saying the students hadn’t shown that their speech has been chilled or that they face imminent punishment.
Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida and Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of South Florida filed lawsuits in November alleging that efforts by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state university leaders to disband the groups violated their First Amendment rights.
If the conservative justices actually believe in originalism, they must disqualify Trump
If the justices of the Supreme Court want to allow Donald Trump to seek the presidency, they will have to throw their originalist and textualist doctrines out the window to do it.....Read More
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Strict restrictions on hemp products now moves to floor of the Florida Senate
Citing safety concerns and a lack of scientific data, a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation that places strict regulations on the amount of THC used in hemp products that could significantly damage the burgeoning hemp industry in Florida.....Read More
Biden opens up lead on Trump amid growing gender gap: Quinnipiac poll
President Biden has opened up a 6 point lead in a hypothetical head-to-head match-up with former President Trump, new polling shows, amid signs of a growing gender gap in support for the two party front-runners.
A new Quinnipiac University national poll found Biden with 50 percent support among registered voters, ahead of Trump’s 44 percent.
Biden also scored majority support among independents in the latest findings, with 52 percent support to Trump’s 40 percent.
No brakes on ‘movable tiny homes’ bill in House committees
A novel solution to some affordable housing issues continues to roll through House panels, with the Transportation & Modals Subcommittee unanimously on board with a measure the sponsor likened to a “duck-billed platypus looking for a place to fit.”
Rep. Cyndi Stevenson’s legislation (HB 557) would establish parameters and a statutory definition for so-called “movable tiny homes,” specifying which “park trailers” would qualify.
One-on-one with Sheriff Chronister to discuss his work in mental health
Each year millions of Americans are affected by mental health issues. But there is help out there for people.....Read More
Tampa Heights announces huge Lunar New Year Food Festival
Lunar New Year Celebration
Armature Works AW Courtyard
Saturday, February 24
Starting at Noon
Admission is FREE
This community-oriented celebration will include dragon and lion dances, in addition to Taiko Drum performances on the South Lawn. These festivities will kick off at noon.
One of the more tantalizing poritons of this event is the food. Zukku Sushi, and the recently announced Ling’s Dumplings, and Han Hand Roll Bar will be providing good eats for the entire afternoon. Ling’s Dumplings and Han Hand Roll Bar are a part of the most antiicpated new restaurants opening in Tampa in 2024.
Read more HERE
Yes, you can file your taxes for free
The 2024 tax filing season officially began on Monday, Jan. 29, with returns due on April 15.
Many tax preparation companies say they offer free filing, but some people on social media have claimed that services advertised as free don’t always turn out that way by the time people submit their returns.
Now that the 2024 tax season is underway, people online are looking for ways to file their taxes for free.
Use Free File or IRS Direct File HERE
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
New state policy denies gender-affirming driver licenses to transgender people
Transgender people can no longer obtain a driver’s license that reflects their gender identity under a new policy that treats “misrepresenting one’s gender, understood as sex, on a driver license” as fraud punishable by civil and criminal penalties plus cancellation, suspension, or revocation of the license.....Read More
Does the Florida Legislature want to give Gov. Ron DeSantis his own army?
The most worrisome legislation related to DeSantis involves the Florida Guard. Legislation would give DeSantis the power to run the guard as he wishes, including the possibility of sending its members to the Texas border.
Listen to the podcast HERE
Flag restrictions stall in Senate
A proposed Florida Senate bill aiming to ban flags symbolizing political or ideological viewpoints at government facilities, including public schools, faced a delay in the Senate committee amid objections, particularly from LGBTQ advocates.....Read More
Beetlejuice will officiate weddings, vow renewals in Ybor on Valentine’s Day
There are few spots boasting more personality than the SpookEasy Lounge (1909 N 15th St) in Historic Ybor City; and there may be no greater spiritual successor to the world’s crafted by Tim Burton in the 90s than this hub free of inhibitions. While spooky is in the name, love will most certainly be in the air on February 14. SpookyEasy Lounge will host a Wedding Mass(acre) featuring the ghost with the most BeetleJuice.....Read More
If Trump is disqualified, will mayhem ensue?
If by chaos people mean social unrest caused by Trump’s supporters, this is the worst possible reason for refusing to enforce a provision in the Constitution whose sole purpose is to prevent people bent on destroying our democracy from using governmental powers to achieve that goal.....Read More
Netanyahu and Sinwar’s forever war in Gaza
As the Gaza War extends beyond 100 days with no end in sight, a potential months-long respite from fighting has arisen. A ceasefire will allow the release of another set of Israeli hostages and another set of Palestinian prisoners.
But beyond this ongoing series of exchanges, no end to the war is in sight. The bombing, the raids, and the exchanges will go on for months and months. This perpetual state of conflict is exactly what the two men leading both sides seek.
Monday, January 29, 2024
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U.S. Arms Sales To Foreign Governments Reach Record High
The value of U.S. military equipment sold to foreign governments reached a record high in the 2023 fiscal year, according to the State Department.
Total military equipment transfers amounted to $238.4 billion in 2023, including equipment purchased by the U.S. government on behalf of other countries and goods sold directly to foreign governments by American defense companies, according to the State Department.
Harvard students file civil rights complaint claiming harassment for supporting Palestinian rights
Harvard students filed a civil rights complaint against the university on Monday, alleging the school has not supported or protected students who have been harassed for being Palestinian, Arab, Muslim or supporters of Palestinian rights.....Read More
Supreme Court to hear abortion pill arguments in March
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on March 26 in a case that could limit the availability of the common abortion pill mifepristone.
The justices will hear an appeal from the Biden administration and the maker of the branded version of mifepristone asking the high court to reverse a ruling from a federal appeals court that significantly curtailed access to the pill, even in states where abortion remains fully legal.
Hillsborough TPO preparing to vote on big changes
The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Board is preparing to vote on some big changes. These changes aim to increase safety and ensure reliable transportation is available for people in the county. As Hillsborough County continues to grow, with more people moving here every day. The county is working to expand public transportation to keep up with demand.....Read More
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