Thursday, April 7, 2016
94,000 People Demand That Debbie Wasserman Schultz Resign As DNC Chair
Her significant support from corporate donors, blocking the SEC and IRS from disclosing corporate political spending, opposing a medical marijuana ballot measure that got 58 percent of the vote in Florida, preventing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from regulating discrimination in auto lending and opposing their rules, cracking down on payday lending and supporting “fast track” authority for trade deals like the Trans-Pacific Partnership. here
Tres Smith of Ruskin
He is currently riding his bicycle cross country. Check out his story in The Tampa Tribune here
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Smith is blogging about his 3,000-mile bicycle journey
at the site his wife, Mariella, created called
“Tres Goes Biking.”
Smith is blogging about his 3,000-mile bicycle journey
at the site his wife, Mariella, created called
“Tres Goes Biking.”
81.3% of Floridians
St. Leo University poll.
Florida GOP has been reluctant to discuss climate change. Efforts by local governments in South Florida to plan for
sea-level rise and climate change have drawn national media attention. The study results found that Miami Beach flooding grew significantly after 2006. The increased flooding coincides with accelerated sea level rise. here
Miami Republicans beware, once the Atlantic takes Miami Beach it will be coming after you!
Check out what this blog might look like in 2073. here
sea-level rise and climate change have drawn national media attention. The study results found that Miami Beach flooding grew significantly after 2006. The increased flooding coincides with accelerated sea level rise. here
Miami Republicans beware, once the Atlantic takes Miami Beach it will be coming after you!
Check out what this blog might look like in 2073. here
Tampa Republicans Backroom Forum
“I have two orders of mushroom egg rolls?”
Tampa GOP held a candidates forum at a South Tampa eatery on Monday night. The forum was held in a very small backroom at Square One Burgers, and was sponsored by the Tampa Republican Women Federated and Tampa Republican Club. The candidates had at times to speak over waitresses who walked in between them calling out, “I have two orders of mushroom egg rolls?” here
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Tampa Buy CSX Tracks
Feds Open Civil Rights Investigation Into Pinellas Schools
Activists Confront Florida Frackers In Ft. Myers
On April 2, activists confronted several prominent climate change denial and
pro-fracking organizations at a
“Free Market Environmentalism”
conference at Florida Gulf Coast
University in Ft. Myers. here
The keynote speech was entitled. Friends Don’t Let Friends Ban Fracking. The conference was sponsored by the Koch Brothers.
Between Death and Life: Why Communication Matters When It Comes to Social Justice"
4.8 - 2PM
Hosted by
USF Office of Community Engagement & Partnerships
Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library - Tampa
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
WMNF Rewards The Merchants Of Ybor
Saturday, April 30
The 35th Annual WMNF Tropical Heatwave
The 35th Annual WMNF Tropical Heatwave
The Ritz
The Tropical Breeze Stage
The Tropical Breeze Stage
The Italian Club
Crowbar
Tequilas
New World Brewery
Joffrey’s Coffee
Cigar City Cider
First Chance Last Chance Bar
Fight For 15 And HOPE In Tampa
"This is what democracy looks like! Nadia Morley, our new Child Care Fight For 15 spokesperson gave a speech before over a thousand supporters of Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality, HOPE's Nehemiah Action this evening!" Ashley Whitney
Great pics Ms. Whitney!
Marco Rubio Holding The Line
Rubio recently suggested said he was open to meeting with President Obama's Supreme Court nominee but now says he will not, underscoring the pressure Republicans are under to hold the line. here
Anti-Regulation Governor Rick Scott
Except when it involves The Citrus Taliban
Scott loves to say we need less government regulation — and less government intrusion — in our lives. That is his mantra. Yet there he was recently, signing a bill into law that imposes dramatic new regulations over abortion clinics and likely will intrude on women's abilities to find a provider. here
Monday, April 4, 2016
Rick Scott's Office of Piss Poor Propaganda
Now Is the Time For a Revolution
We need to start a peaceful revolution in our country by electing a president who knows why our country was created, who believes that American freedom and beliefs are exceptional, and who understands WHY capitalism has done more to eliminate poverty than any government program. I have already announced my support for Donald Trump in this presidential election. here
Please Support this Activist/Preacher/Organizer
I am asking for people to committ to ongoing support for the work I do with Activism, Community Organizing, Homeless/Poor Outreach. This is going to my personal support, I am trying to raise $900 a month, including support of the Revolutionary Road Radio show, and as an activist/
Your help is needed. I
can be reached at 727 278 1547
or bruce@stpeteprogressives.org.
Never asked for help in this way before. No longer have funding and want to continue this work, but need your help. This urgent as we have many outreaches, organizing efforts in the works. Checks can be made to the Refuge for my support and sent to 3705 58th Ave. north, St. Petersburg, Florida. If you want to give direct help for expenses, please contact me. info
Your help is needed. I
can be reached at 727 278 1547
or bruce@stpeteprogressives.org.
Never asked for help in this way before. No longer have funding and want to continue this work, but need your help. This urgent as we have many outreaches, organizing efforts in the works. Checks can be made to the Refuge for my support and sent to 3705 58th Ave. north, St. Petersburg, Florida. If you want to give direct help for expenses, please contact me. info
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Victor Licata: Ybor City's Axe-Murdering Marijuana Addict
An American murderer who used an axe to kill his family in Ybor City on October 16, 1933. The killings, were reported by the Press as the work of a
"axe murdering marijuana addict".
Evidence that there was a link between recreational drugs, such as cannabis, and crime. Despite evidence Licata had a pre-existing history of mental illness, police and the press made unattributed claims that he was “addicted” to marijuana. On October 17, 1933 the Tampa Bay Times wrote:
"axe murdering marijuana addict".
Evidence that there was a link between recreational drugs, such as cannabis, and crime. Despite evidence Licata had a pre-existing history of mental illness, police and the press made unattributed claims that he was “addicted” to marijuana. On October 17, 1933 the Tampa Bay Times wrote:
W.D. Bush, city chief detective, said he had made an investigation prior to the crime and learned the slayer had been addicted to smoking marijuana cigarettes for more than six months. However, a day later the Chief of Tampa Police Department downplayed the role the drug had in the murders, although he pledged himself to the cause of marijuana prohibition.
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"Maybe the weed only had a small indirect part in the alleged insanity of the youth, but I am declaring now and for all time that the increasing use of this narcotic must stop and will be stopped."
Vote NO On Amendment 1
The amendment -- called Consumers for Smart Solar -- local and state regulators would maintain control over solar energy.
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The utility-backed amendment would allow monopolies to maintain the status quo in how solar energy is regulated. here
More FDOT Propaganda In Tampa
Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library
Florida DOT Piss Poor Propaganda
What a beautiful Library! here
Florida INC. - Seismic Testing To Begin In Florida
A Texas oil company could begin seismic testing within weeks in Calhoun and Gulf counties now that Florida INC. has signed off on the plan. here
DEP announced it was dismissing a legal challenge to the testing filed recently by a Clarksville resident and a board member of a living history museum in Blountstown.
Panhandle residents we got your back!
PACK THE HOUSE: Marijuana Decriminalization - Pinellas County
4.5 - 9AM
315 Court St. Clearwater
This is a big one! We're going to be mobilizing for the first discussion of the Pinellas County commission about civil citations for marijuana posession. If we can pass this on the county level, it will pave the way for the 24 cities in Pinellas to follow suit! Be there!
Saturday, April 2, 2016
STOP TBX Coalition Gathering In Tampa Heights
James E Shirk with Local Treasure Linda Saul-Sena
The ever-present Pat Kemp with friends
Tampa Heights Junior Civic Center
Trump Supporters In Pinellas County
Tiger Bay Club Luncheon
All Florida GOP present
State Sens. Jack Latvala - Clearwater
Jeff Brandes - St. Petersburg
State Reps. Larry Ahern - Seminole
Chris Latvala - Clearwater
and Kathleen Peters South Pasadena
promised they would support Trump as the nominee. here
State Sens. Jack Latvala - Clearwater
Jeff Brandes - St. Petersburg
State Reps. Larry Ahern - Seminole
Chris Latvala - Clearwater
and Kathleen Peters South Pasadena
promised they would support Trump as the nominee. here
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Eatonville
Rick Scott suspended Eatonville Mayor Anthony Grant following his indictment on voter-fraud charges earlier in the week. Grant, and two others are accused of intimidating and bribing voters in the 2015 election that led to Grant's victory. In six cases examined, a grand jury found that Grant, Mia Antionette Nowells and James Randolph unlawfully marked absentee ballots or forced people to vote for them, according to the 25-count indictment released Monday. here
Florida GOP Jeff Brandes: Let’s Make a (Corrupt) Deal
An activist group is running a radio ad in the Tampa Bay area against St. Petersburg-based state Senator Jeff Brandes that questions his ethics. The ad from Florida Strong is called “Let’s Make a (corrupt) Deal.” It attacks the Pinellas Republican for receiving campaign contributions from companies like Duke Energy and insurance lobbyists, and then claims that he voted on issues on behalf of those companies at taxpayers expense. here
Florida GOP Ends Prohibition On Slungshots
Scott signed measure HB 4009 that deletes part of state law which has prohibited the manufacturing or sale of a maritime tool known as a slungshot.
The slungshot consists of a weight affixed to the end of a long cord of being wound into the center of a knot called a monkey’s fist. Although the slungshot is a maritime tool, it became an improvised and very effective weapon, widely used by street gangs in the 19th Century.
The slungshot consists of a weight affixed to the end of a long cord of being wound into the center of a knot called a monkey’s fist. Although the slungshot is a maritime tool, it became an improvised and very effective weapon, widely used by street gangs in the 19th Century.
The bill removed slungshot from the definition of a concealed weapon and also lifts a prohibition of the sale or transfer of a slungshot to a minor. here
Friday, April 1, 2016
Fight For 15 In The Heights
Tim Heberlein, Kelly Benjamin and Brother John
Pat Kemp with friends
Where was Tom Scott, John Dicks and Brian Willis?
We missed you guys!
Local Legends Kelly Benjamin and Ronny Elliott
Seminole Heights Library - Tampa
Join them here
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