TECO is proposing the largest fossil fuel expansion in county history. This hearing is your chance to stand up to TECO’s plans for nearly $1 Billion to pay for a fracked gas expansion. HERE
Monday, March 4, 2019
The People's Forum on TECO in Brandon
Right Wing "Florida Citizens Alliance"
Keith Flaugh (Founding Director of FLCA) points out the fact that Florida narrowly escaped electing a socialist governor in the 2018 elections (a mere 33,000 votes out of the 8 million who voted made the difference in the gubernatorial race).
The 4 million who did not vote for Governor DeSantis voted for socialism, sanctuary cities, abortion on demand, and a 40% tax increase on small businesses.
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Justin Nozuka USA tour in Ybor
Tampa Tea Party recommends Ed Turanchik
Nice company he keeps. Chasing votes you will never get is never a good idea. If there is a runoff, he probably won't be in it.
Extinction Rebellion Tampa Bay Noise at Clearwater Beach
Wednesday March 6th
Extinction Rebellion Tampa Bay will gather at The Sandpearl Resort & Spa in Clearwater Beach to protest the Spring Coal Forum, organized by the American Coal Council. The forum is an elite 3-day networking event for senior executives of coal suppliers, utilities, transport and trading companies, designed to examine markets and public policies and strengthen the position of coal as an
energy source.
energy source.
At a time of catastrophic climate breakdown, when science urges us to halt all fossil fuel burning as soon as possible, the coal industry cannot be allowed to continue to push its agenda unchallenged.“The American Coal Council intends to meet quietly here in Tampa Bay, so we thought we’d bring some noise,” said Extinction Rebellion coordinator
James Lamont.
James Lamont.
“When our region could be uninhabitable within a few decades due to extreme weather it is an insult for them to come and enjoy our beaches and an
afternoon of golf.”
afternoon of golf.”
The static noise demonstration will be an attempt to inform locals of the presence of the forum, as well as tell those inside that their event is not welcome. The demo will begin at 6 pm outside the hotel while the forum hosts an evening reception. Participants are encouraged to bring their noisiest instruments, sports appliances, children and kitchen ware. HERE
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Reclaiming My Mind: Nicholas Glover
Who I like for mayor of Tampa
Ed Turanchik
Best résumé of all candidates.
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Best résumé of all candidates.
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Topher Morrison
Not a politician. Smart, nice guy!
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Harry Cohen
Not a politician. Smart, nice guy!
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Harry Cohen
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Florida Late Voting
Temple Terrace to Largo: 2 Weeks
Tampa Welcomes the CIW
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Ybor City Musicians
What Stogie had for lunch
Topher Morrison's Social Justice Plan
Reclaiming My Mind: Vibha Shevade
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Reclaiming My Mind,
Vibha Shevade
Friday, March 1, 2019
STANDOUT for PEACE
STANDOUT FOR PEACE IN SOUTH ASIA
As part of the GLOBAL STANDOUT FOR PEACE IN SOUTH ASIA, an event has been organized for March 4 on the USF campus. Two young, passionate women who are students at USF have organized this event and they are asking for help from the activist community here in Tampa. This is an ideal opportunity to connect with activists at USF while lending your support to a just and noble cause. Please, if you can, join us Monday afternoon and help amplify the voices of these comrades for peace and justice.
Ybor Paparazzi
Day in life of Tampa Mayoral Candidate Topher Morrison
Florids GOP wants to make It harder for the poor to access Medicaid
While the Democratic party's left flank is pushing lawmakers to extend Medicare to all citizens and/or create a "single-payer" healthcare system similar to those in every other developed nation on earth, many Florida Republicans are still coming up with new ways to chip away at healthcare access in the Sunshine State. HERE
Matt Gaetz Grovels To Nancy Pelosi
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Vote for Harry Cohen, a Practical Progressive!
I stand with Harry Cohen for multiple reasons. Among those are a few different points: a solid record, a bold platform, and genuine character. Please take the time to review if you are still undecided in the Tampa mayoral election, or do not know much about City Councilor Cohen!
A progressive record:
While on the Tampa City Council, Harry has accomplished some relatively impressive feats. His most notable accomplishment, in my opinion, was propelling the cannabis decriminalization ordinance into law. This is an often overlooked and underrated accomplishment, which some of us on the left have conveniently disregarded, while over 2,500 people in Tampa have avoided unnecessary persecution and arrest. I, for one, owe Harry my freedom, as I would have been arrested in late 2016 had it not been for his hallmark ordinance. That some in our leftist community would underate such an action is well beyond me. It should go without saying that this is a truly progressive accomplishment.
Harry was one of three on the City Council to join a delegation to Cuba during the Obama years wherein he called for open travel between Tampa and the island. That was a progressive action in support of good policy. Cohen was the driving force behind a comprehensive stormwater ordinance which will be crucial in preventing major floods and protecting the citizens of Tampa. With those three points in mind, it is clear that Harry’s record on the City Council has been proactive and progressive!
A fantastic platform:
Aside from his stellar job on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, we in the leftist community greatly admire strong platforms, like those of Senator Bernie Sanders. I will equate Bernie to Harry here with some insight to his progressive platform. Harry has outlined plans for affordable, equitable housing and climate action. He supports the legalization of cannabis (this is important as State Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith has introduced legislation to do just that statewide), and is one of only two mayoral candidates to do so! Harry has a plan for a Grand Metro Center to bolster public transit options in Tampa while supporting rail and bus expansion. He has the endorsements of Emgage, Indivisible Action Tampa Bay, The Tampa Bay Progressive Caucus, and several distinguished figures, including former City Councilor Mary Mulhern who has first hand experience dealing with Buckhorn as Mayor (and thus has an eye for those who are quite different from Bob). Harry’s platform is bold and progressive!
A sincere approach:
While Harry is a progressive, he is also a practical person with his own ideas and strategies. I did not agree with his vote on TBX (which I am greatly opposed to) and I made this clear to Cohen during our one on one meeting. Rather than obnoxiously argue with me, or whitewash his past actions,!he looked me in the eye and shared his reasoning. He explained his desire to alleviate traffic in the Westshore area while opposing the toll roads—while we didn’t agree, still, he did not waver and gave a genuine response. I also spoke to Harry about the bathhouse ordinance and had a candid discussion about decriminalizing sex work; while we did not agree on the issue, he did not avoid the question or attempt to drown my concerns with his own, instead opting to respectfully disagree on the position, while sharing his willingness to listen. We need elected officials who will engage in a genuine dialogue with us, who will champion decent character, and listen to constituents. That is arguably more critical than electing the purity test, especially in a day when those we elect sometimes deviate from their platform while maintaining a proud ego. Still, I look for those with progressive records and platforms, who balance their politics with sincerity. That’s Harry!
If Harry’s vote on TBX or the bathhouse ordinance is disqualifying to you, consider how each candidate in the mayoral election has some sort of baggage. We cannot install a purity test with politicians and expect 100% cleanliness. We can, however, aim for the most progressive, leftist candidate who will listen to our concerns regardless of their personal taste. I know there are three other great candidates in the race whom I respect, and I won’t hold it against anyone to support their bids. I am, however, supporting Harry Cohen for Mayor due to his work, impact, message, and character. I hope you will, too! The election is March 5th!
Legal Florida Marijuana
Two Florida lawmakers have filed bills that would legalize recreational marijuana.
"People are going to be doing it anyway. They have for decades, centuries, and they will continue to," said Merri Newman ,who works at Chillum CBD Dispensary in Ybor City. HERE
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, said that full legalization is a recipe for disaster.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, said that full legalization is a recipe for disaster.
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Florida GOP making schools separate and unequal again
Ybor Paparazzi
Florida GOP Matt Gaetz threatens Michael Cohen in tweet
The Florida Bar has opened an investigation into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for a menacing social media post Tuesday aimed at Michael Cohen just as the former lawyer for President Donald Trump was set to testify before Congress. here
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Christopher Cano on mayor’s race
“This mayor’s race has brought out into the sunshine where people’s loyalties lie. Many in the African American and Latino communities have been directly and negatively impacted by policies of the Buckhorn Administration. His former police chief, Jane Castor, is seeking to replace him. The same Jane Castor that ran a systemically racist program of enforcement under her tenure. The same Castor who has ties to lobbying firms that provide support and access to Donald Trump. Jane Castor can never get my vote.
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Then you see 1%’er and Republican Donor David Straz who has written checks to former Governor Rick Scott. The same Rick Scott that allowed pollution of our environment and cuts to vital healthcare programs. People vote with their pocket books everyday and David Straz has voted with his for years against us. Now we are supposed to back him because he has a (D) after his name? David Straz will also never have my vote.
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In my humble opinion, anyone from these communities working for these candidates are selling us out. Some are selling out for checks, some for power, but regardless of the motivations, we should all take note as to whom is pushing candidates that for years have directly or indirectly harmed our communities of color in Tampa.
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We are a diverse city with a plethora of ideals and differing values, yet we can all agree that we want a Mayor who thinks of our families when they suit up, Jane Castor & David Straz are not. I encourage every Tampanian to view the other candidates, Cohen, Suarez, Turanchik, Morrison and vote with the one that best aligns to their values and vision
for our home.”
for our home.”
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Christopher Cano
Sarah McLachlan at Ruth Eckerd Hall tonight
Our Revolution - Tampa Bay
JOIN THEM HERE
Ybor Paparazzi
Tell The truth TECO
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
YOU WON'T BE HEARD
IF YOU'RE NEVER THERE
IF YOU'RE NEVER THERE
TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE
For those wanting to stay informed or be heard concerning issues pertaining to the transportation initiative which has levied a 1% increase in our sales tax, the City Council has just published the AGENDA for a council workshop to be held at the City Hall Council Chambers at 9:00am, Thursday 2/28/2019
The Tampa City Council
Tampa City Council Chambers
City Hall
315 E. Kennedy Blvd, Third Floor
Tampa, FL
This workshop is scheduled to address the following item:
3. 9:00 a.m. File No. E2018-8 CH 25 - (Workshop)
Jean Duncan, Director of Transportation & Stormwater Services, and Real Estate Department, to appear and provide a list of potential City sites for Transit Orientated Development. - (Original motion initiated by Suarez-Maniscalco on November 29, 2019.)
This workshop will include public comments of up to 3 minutes per person.
Protesters march outside Jane Castor campaign office
Who I like for Tampa mayor
History of good deeds, but he sold out the progressive community, supported Sandy Murman, was against the transportation tax (which he could still be correct on). Opens his campaign with Jack Harris and Ted Webb,
2 guys who built their careers on bashing Dems.
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David Straz
Trump Supporter
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Jane Castor, Harry Cohen, Mike Suarez
and Greco
Status Quo, SOS, Buckhorn 2.
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I LIKE
Topher Morrison
Not a politician, fresh ideas, pro cannabis, inclusiveness.
has reached out to the progressive comunity.
People whose opinion i respect like him.
DISCLAIMER: I am a blogger. I do not work for any candidate or management company.
I was not paid for this endorsement.
2 guys who built their careers on bashing Dems.
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David Straz
Trump Supporter
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Jane Castor, Harry Cohen, Mike Suarez
and Greco
Status Quo, SOS, Buckhorn 2.
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I LIKE
Topher Morrison
Not a politician, fresh ideas, pro cannabis, inclusiveness.
has reached out to the progressive comunity.
People whose opinion i respect like him.
DISCLAIMER: I am a blogger. I do not work for any candidate or management company.
I was not paid for this endorsement.
Marco Rubio Tweets Out Death Threat To Venezuelan Leader
Tampa’s good ‘ol boy network
Six of the seven candidates haven’t offered anything new or inspirational -- only Topher Morrison, owner of a small business and political neophyte, touts unique innovation and total inclusiveness. Sadly, he is a long shot to make the anticipated two-person runoff despite energizing the youth vote.
The remaining aspirants are intent on perpetuating Tampa’s good ‘ol boy network that chains Tampa to third-rate status among the country’s big cities.
These candidates include a legacy candidate, two city council members with notably unremarkable records, an out-of-touch billionaire who hasn’t grasped the issues but is convinced he can buy the office, a former county commissioner with a checkered record whose rhetoric exceeds his accomplishments, and a former police chief who was castigated by the Department of Justice for racial profiling. MORE
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Jim Bleyer,
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Reclaiming My Mind: Vibha Shevade
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Jessica Vaughn,
Reclaiming My Mind,
Vibha Shevade
Monday, February 25, 2019
22% of Tampeños Rule Tampa
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