Sunday, February 15, 2015
Jeb Bush Was A Weird Stoner Bully In College
Ybor's Slam Dunk Scavenger Hunt
Lace up and join the huddle! Tampa Bay’s first free standing comprehensive clinic serving high risk youth is about to host its second annual fundraising event!
Ybor’s Slam Dunk Scavenger Hunt is a scavenger hunt playing off the NCAA’s championship tournament, March Madness. The interactive dash takes place March 21, 2015 and is open to the general public. Teams will advance through historic sites in Ybor using a series of clues and completing exciting challenges as they race toward the finish for the championship title. Included in scavenger hunt ticket is entry to the laid-back after party and awards reception immediately following the hunt. The scavenger hunt start whistle blows at 2 PM. Registration begins at 1 pm at the Ybor Youth Clinic at 1315 E 7th Ave, Suite 104. Don’t be a bench warmer - get your tickets in advance
by visiting our website! info
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Saturday, February 14, 2015
Florida One-Term Wonders
David Jolly, FL-13.
Tag Team says Whoomp! (There It Is), and they may be back again, but David Jolly won’t be in 2016. In 2012, President Obama carried this district with more than 50 percent of the vote. Jolly has already tried to deceive Florida voters, claiming he wasn’t a lobbyist when his own paperwork clearly said he was. We’re sure he’ll try to deceive them again when voters hold him accountable for being willing to risk Social Security in the stock market. more
Carlos Curbelo – “Hey Mikey” might blow Floridians’ minds, but Carlos Curbelo will surely be a disappointment. We will make sure voters know that Curbelo has a long record of voting to approve contracts for his campaign donors, while supporting a budget that slashed hundreds of good-paying jobs for middle class families in his district. Curbelo even recently endorsed Republicans suing President Obama to stop immigration reform action. more
Get Ready to Fight for Civil Liberties in Tallahassee
The time is upon us once again. Monday, March 2 marks the start of the Florida legislature’s 2015 session and the ACLU of Florida will be at our state’s Capitol defending against bills that aim to limit your civil rights and civil liberties. We’ll also be fighting for new laws that look to expand freedoms for all Floridians. We’re excited about the work we’ll be doing and want to share just a glimpse of what’s to come. here
- The practice of charging kids with adult crimes.
- Ending Florida’s infamous and shameful practice of sending people to death row on a simple majority vote of a jury.
- Reforming Florida’s prison system.
Florida Joins The Pitbull Party
The enduring hunt for Republican celebrities has its newest viable target: Pitbull. Latino Republicans in Florida GOP has made overtures to the Cuban-American star to join the party and support its candidates. Rick Scott and Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado recently showered him with gifts and praise, giving him the key to the city and declaring his birthday, Jan. 15, “Pitbull Day.” Scott also bestowed the title of Ambassador of the Arts on him. here
“I’m not here to be part of any political party,” Pitbull said in a statement. “I’m here to bring political parties to my party because they can’t, they won’t they never will, stop the Pitbull party
Friday, February 13, 2015
C4G Tampa
The MadMug Tarot - a Major Arcana Project
The MadMug Tarot is mixed media Major Arcana 22 card Tarot deck featuring whimsically urbane, Sci-fi/ fantasy characters and symbols by local artist Dante Hadley. here
Culture Vultures: The Palladium
Hosted by Linda Saul-Sena,
"Culture Vultures" is a weekly series featuring local and visiting artists in music, theatre, dance and visual ars.
Florida for Care Cautious to Support HB 683
While Florida for Care applauds the filing of House Bill 683 by Rep. Greg
Steube (R-D373), there are serious reservations regarding its provisions, which
are far more restrictive than its Senate companion bill SB528. “We are
encouraged to see this companion bill filed by Rep. Steube. However, the
exclusion of qualifying symptoms - in addition to qualifying diseases - and the
prohibition on a patient’s ability to consume their medicine as recommended by a
doctor is alarming.", said Ben Pollara, Executive Director of Florida for Care. here
Thursday, February 12, 2015
The Gwen Graham Betrayal
Florida Rep. Alcee L. Hastings Messes With Texas
Who's the worst Florida Republican?
2015 Floridians for Clean Water and Amendment 1 Rally
February 18, 2015 info
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Tampa's Right Wing Infestation
Jackie Toledo- Rick Scott
Dana Young - Pam Bondi Paul Erni -Tom Lee
Joe Citro
Joe Citro
Jeff Brandes - Kent King here
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Vote On Awake The State's Top Progressive Bills
It's time to Awake The State and fight for a Florida that works for every Floridian, not just the wealthy and well-connected.
Tell us what progressive bills you think Awake The State should prioritize using the form below. The five bills that receive the most votes will be featured at our Awake The State events on the first day of Florida's legislative session,
Tuesday, March 4th. here
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Baileygate
Demand An Independent Investigation Into "Baileygate"
We’re just weeks into Gov. Rick Scott’s second term, and he’s already caught up in a major scandal. First it was reported that Scott lied about his firing of Florida’s top cop, longtime Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Gerald Bailey. Now it appears that the firing was politically motivated and that Scott violated both state and federal law. here
Florida To Imprison Trans People for Using Public Bathrooms
Florida’s bigoted legislators are proposing one of the most viciously sadistic, hypocritical bills the legislature has ever considered. The basic purpose of the bill is quite simple: to forbid trans people from using the public bathroom that matches their true gender. According to the bill’s text, any trans person who enters a “single-sex public facility” that doesn’t match their “biological sex” is guilty of a first- degree misdemeanor. here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Monday, February 9, 2015
Tampa Community Organizing
Tuesday,
February 10 at 6:30pm
Awake
Tampa helps diverse grassroots organizers network, learn, and collaborate.
Please bring an internet device as we leverage internet tools to get work done
during the meeting.
Valentine's Day Immigration Panel: Stop the Heartbreak
Saturday, February 14 at
12:00pm - 2:00pm
12:00pm - 2:00pm
First United Church of Tampa (UCC) 7308 E Fowler Ave, Tampa info
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Sign the New Petition for Medical Marijuana
Thank you for helping us get medical marijuana back on the ballot for 2016. We need everyone to sign the new petition.
***YOU MUST SIGN THE NEW PETITION EVEN IF YOU FILLED OUT ONE IN 2013 or 2014.***
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NEW PETITION HERE
We recommend Julie Jenkins for Tampa City Council
Here is what one of our long time favorite has to say:
After two 4-year terms on Tampa City Council, I am term limited from running
this year, but I still care deeply about having an independent,
forward-looking and inclusive Tampa City Council.
That's why I am letting you know who I support to take over my District 2 seat: Julie Jenkins!
That's why I am letting you know who I support to take over my District 2 seat: Julie Jenkins!
"Julie shares what I believe are the most
important values for a public servant and especially for a city-wide
councilwoman - a commitment to listen and to respond equally to ALL citizens she
serves. She has an outstanding record of community service and
neighborhood activism as a volunteer, parent and neighborhood leader.
Julie has the forward looking goals that will help Tampa take the
steps we need to be a leader among 21st century cities.
Her varied work
experience in Tampa - as marketing director in the tourism and travel industry
and currently as development director for St. Peter Claver School - have given
her a balanced perspective on the needs of all kinds of businesses, families and
neighborhoods. She not only listens to
people's concerns, she makes her own intelligent decisions and
she gets things done.
I would be so pleased to
see this smart, community-minded leader serve citywide on Tampa City Council!
Thanks for all of your support over the years and for considering a vote for
Julie Jenkins!
Sincerely, Mary Mulhern
Check out Ms. Jenkins here
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