Miami Beach consists of a long, low barrier island accompanied by a scattering of manmade islets. It’s one of the lowest-lying municipalities in the country, and its residents are leading the way into the world’s wetter future. here
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Dade City Bans Fracking
Fracking
It’s a dirty word in Dade City if you go by a city commission resolution that advocates banning the practice in Florida.
Loud applause greeted the board’s decision.
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Joe Negron
Dozens of state Sen. Joe Negron's allies stroked checks for thousands of dollars to his political fund for the privilege of hobnobbing during a two-day spa and golf retreat at The Brazilian Court — "the ultimate Florida vacation destination for the rich and famous" here
Marco Rubio's American Express Card
$3,756.24 to Iberia Tiles for flooring
$1,745 in hotel and car rental costs from a trip to Las Vegas.
$599.45 for visits to a Honda dealership near Rubio's West Miami home.
$180 for a children's activity center.
$180 for a children's activity center.
$715.28 to a Sym's discount clothing store in New York City.
$74 for food and beverages at the
$74 for food and beverages at the
2005 Super Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. here
Friday, November 13, 2015
Bob Buckhorn Supports TBX
Bob Buckhorn is optimistic that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) can come to find a “middle ground” with concerned Tampa residents. here
Florida Dem Alcee Hastings Wants A Raise
Get Rid Of Debbie Wasserman Schultz
"We had a 50 State Strategy when I came in [as DNC chair]. We didn't control the House, the Senate, or the President. By the time I left we controlled all three." Howard Dean
She is working for the other side. Join the
Susan Smith wing of the Florida Democratic Party. here
Miami Troublemakers School
January 23, 2016, 9:00 am
The Miami Troublemakers School will be a one-day crash course in rabble rousing for union members, worker center activists, students, and community organizers. The day will feature trainings such as “Beating Apathy,” "Building Strong Labor-Community Coalitions," "Secrets of a Successful Organizer," and "Using Your Rights on the Job." We’ll also have a chance to network and share strategies so that we can build a stronger movement for workers and communities in South Florida. here
Party With Kevin Beckner In Tampa
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Food Not Bombs Tampa Feeding The Homeless
Visit them here
Floridians take to the streets to keep the heat on Publix
Farmworker families, allies launch series of fall Publix actions with massive protest at Sarasota’s Bay St. Publix, calling on Florida’s grocer to join the Fair Food Program! here
Florida gets a D
Rick Scott's Florida is getting a failing grade in a new report ranking and assessing state government accountability and transparency. The Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity has just reviewed every state in the country in these categories, and gives Florida a score of 61, a D-. That ties the Sunshine State for 30th place among the 50 states in the nation. here
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Florida GOP,
Mitch Perry,
Rick Scott's Florida
Florida Voters Remember the Jeb Gov Disaster
Only 7% Say They Would Vote For Him
Jeb Bush’s campaign has been in trouble since its start and for good reason. In fact, Jeb’s poor polling with Floridians, his former constituents, may be the best proof that voters who have had the Jeb experience don’t want it again. here
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Fight For 15 - Downtown Tampa 2015
Dave Cutler, president of
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus
with our leader Susan Smith.
The great Darden Rice spoke up!
Awesome event. Great job Ashley Whitney and Kelly Benjamin.
Labels:
Ashley Whitney,
Fight for 15 Florida,
Kelly Benjamin
Marco Rubio Promises To Deport Dreamers
Rubio wants it known that he will end the only protection that some undocumented immigrants have the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which was created through executive action in 2012 by President Obama. During a Young Professionals event in Manchester, New Hampshire,
Rubio said that he would eventually
end the DACA program. here
MPO Board Meeting: Stop TBX
Highlights
The place was packed. They had to use the overflow room. Over 30 people asked to speak. They cut the time from 3 minutes to 1 minute because the board didn't want to be out all night. Everyone spoke against it, except one old guy who is getting paid or doesn't care about the future of his children. Lisa Montelione was late. Speakers kept giving others their minutes.
And the highlight of the night was when a speaker asked the crowd to stand if they were against it, and the entire audience rose to its feet, applauding wildly.
What Stogie Had For Lunch
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