Friday, December 12, 2014
Call Kathy Castor
202.225.3376
Republicans are trying to sneak two devastating provisions into the big spending bill that would harm everyday Americans. The worst would put taxpayers on the hook for risky Wall Street gambling. Another would increase tenfold what millionaires and billionaires can give to political parties.
Call Ms. Castor today. These provisions must come out of the bill. Report your call here
Thursday, December 11, 2014
MLB Hillsborough County Has No Money For New Stadium
Financially, the Rangers deal was basically about real estate. By getting the city to build them a new stadium, Bush and his partners increased the team’s book value from $83 million to $138 million. This required convincing the city’s taxpayers that they would lose the team if they did not pay up for the stadium. To raise the $191 million it would cost to build the Ballpark at Arlington, residents were asked to add a half cent to what was already one of the nation’s highest sales tax rates. According to attorney Glenn Sodd, W.’s group helped egg along Arlington by leaking a story that Dallas was competing for the team and had offered to build them a stadium. “We found out that this was untrue. Sound familiar?.... more>
Young American Dreamers Of Auburndale
The Young American Dreamers started off as just a group of young friends who saw a need in their community and turned this need into an opportunity to take action into our own hands. here
Dear Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler
It should never be a crime to care for other people. Please work with your city government to take the anti-homeless food sharing law off the books. Your city must drop the charges against Arnold Abbott, the two ministers arrested with him, and anybody else charged under this law.
Thank you.
Dreaming Of The Hague
Senate Report: US Torture
The Justice Department announce that it will
not prosecute any US officials
implicated.
"The interrogations were "absolutely, totally justified." Dick Cheney
Republican Senator John McCain, a former prisoner of war who was tortured in
Vietnam, praised the report's release and said harsh interrogations did little
to make Americans safer.
"Those of us who want to see a safer, more secure world want to see extremism
defeated. We won't succeed if we lose our moral authority." British Prime Minister David Cameron
Check this cool place in the Netherlands, The International Criminal Court. It has the jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and it may one day be able to exercise jurisdiction over the crime of aggression. here
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Drug Test Florida GOP
Gov. Rick Scott’s callous and condescending plan to drug-test welfare recipients has been demolished by a federal appeals court. Although experts had warned that Florida’s broad drug-testing statute wouldn’t survive a court challenge, Scott and the Republican-led Legislature sanctimoniously charged ahead. Now the state’s clanking legal appeals are costing taxpayers a fortune. here
I’ve offered to pay the cost for each of them to pee in a cup and send it to a lab, yet there’s no enthusiasm in Tallahassee for that proposal.
Carl Hiaasen
The Masses Are Rising
Tampa-Miami-Harlem-DC
Massachusetts, Memphis
North Carolina-Ohio-California
Louisiana-Atlanta-here
All over America Protests dotted the American map, and crowds were diverse.For real change join
The Democratic wing of the Democratic Party
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VOTE 2016
Massachusetts, Memphis
North Carolina-Ohio-California
Louisiana-Atlanta-here
All over America Protests dotted the American map, and crowds were diverse.For real change join
The Democratic wing of the Democratic Party
Senator Rubio Protest In Tampa
As you may have seen, our Senator Rubio has taken ridiculously draconian stances
on immigration. Join us as we tell him not to be a Grinch this Holiday
Season and stand with immigrant families, NOT extremists who are threatening the
just gains we've made with Pres. Obama's Immigrant Action.
Rally And Press Conference
Thurs, 12/11am. (Volunteer show by 10:30)
Thurs, 12/11am. (Volunteer show by 10:30)
Staging Location: 5201 West Kennedy
Blvd. 1st Floor of parking garage Tampa, (Map) Press conference prior to office
meeting in front of the building, followed by delivery of cards, letters, and
pictures to Sen. Rubio's staff.
Please reply to let me know if you'll be
joining us.
Hope to see you there!
Mike Fox
727-320-4502
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Stop purchases of sugar produced in the State of Florida.
Sugar produced in Florida does not meet the corporate standards for sustainable agriculture that are embraced by Whole Foods. You can help make a difference... here
Florida, Stand with President Obama!
standing with him! here
The President's Clean Power Plan has been called "the strongest action ever taken by an American president to tackle climate change.” That's worth fighting for. The opposition from polluters will be intense—add your name to support the President's action on carbon pollution standards today. here
Florida Dem Superstar "Darden Rice"
Monday, December 8, 2014
What A Waste
What a waste.
Elizabeth Warren 2016
Our country needs a strong
progressive champion as its next leader.
We're asking you to run for president in 2016. Sincerely, The Undersigned
Tampa Bay Prepares For Same-Sex Marriage
Hillsborough County’s clerk, Pat Frank, said her office has been working on new marriage license forms in anticipation that Florida’s ban would fall. And if same-sex marriage is allowed, she said, there will be local ceremonies. here
Hillsborough County 2016 Transit Referendum
Poll taken of Hillsborough County residents in the immediate aftermath of the Greenlight loss.
By a 48-46 percent margin, Hillsborough County residents say they oppose a sales tax for transit and rail system, with
6 percent undecided.
6 percent undecided.
Lets just show the 6% what a wonderful idea this will be.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Meat Balls
With Arroz Con Gandules and salad
Awesome stuff at Azucar Sandwich Shop,
on 50th St. south of Causeway Blvd. in Tampa
DINO Mary Landrieu Defeated
If we want a Republican
we will vote for one.
Join the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party.
Check out one of our leaders once in a lifetime speech.
Florida GOP Reaching Out To Hispanics
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi
Announced late Friday that the Sunshine State would join a federal lawsuit to block President Obama’s executive action sparing as many as 5 million illegal immigrants from deportation.
Adopt a Dolphin
Dolphins continue to face threats to their survival. Dolphins are susceptible to toxins and pollution, so oil spills are especially dangerous to their health. Dangerous fishing practices can entangle dolphin in fishing gear. here
Federal Court Smacks Down Scott And Bondi
A federal court has struck down a
2011 law that mandates a drug test for welfare applicants in Florida.
Florida Attorney General
Pam Bondi’s
Pam Bondi’s
motion asking the court to not lift the stay of a previous court ruling that would allow gay marriages
in the state. Denied
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Protesters in Tampa
"Sometimes you have to break the rules to get your message heard. There is a racist system in America, and it needs to be addressed immediately," said protest organizer Marisol Marquez. here
Bernie Sander: Liberal Agenda For America (Must See Video)
1. Rebuilding Our Roads
2. Reversing Climate Change
3. Creating Jobs
4. Protecting Unions
5. Raising the Wage
6. Pay Equity
7.Making Trade Work for Workers
8. Cutting College Costs
9. Breaking Up Big Banks
10. Bringing Health Care to All
11. Ending Poverty
12. Stopping Tax Dodging Corporations
This is why we are Liberal,
If you really love America, here is your chance.
GOP Reaching Out To Hispanics Gets Personal
Republican legislation denouncing President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration was approved 219-197. The bill was sponsored by Florida GOP Ted Yoho.
Rep. Xavier Becerra, the highest ranking Hispanic Democrat in the House, said the bill is no longer "symbolic, this is real ... for me as a son of immigrants, this is not symbolic. It's personal."
The Centre for Girls in Tampa needs our help!
The Centre for Girls 2014 Holiday Drive!
We understand that fostering the arts is a fundamental part of a well-rounded education. We are asking for contributions to cover items like canvases, paint brushes, paint, clay and supplemental tools. As a special gift for your $25 donation, you'll receive a one-of-a-kind ornament made by one of our resident artist. here
Florida GOP Ted Yoho Wasting Our Time And Money
The GOP controlled House this afternoon passed a symbolic bill condemning President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration.
The bill was authored by Florida Rep.
The bill was authored by Florida Rep.
Ted Yoho of Gainesville
and passed on a largely party line vote, 219-197.
Two South Florida Republicans, Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen were among the seven Republicans to vote against the legislation. here
Great Job Ms. Ros-Lehtinen and Mr. Diaz-Balart
Dems Rule In St.Pete
Pinellas Democrats for the first time in decades hold a majority of county commission seats as well as the mayor's office in
St. Petersburg. here
St. Petersburg. here
Friday, December 5, 2014
Hillsborough County Corporate Welfare King Ken Hagan
Local Corporate Welfare King Ken Hagan
and his colleagues are giving
Good Films Ltd,
producers of the film The Infiltrator $250,000 to film a few exterior shots in Tampa.
“If we had more incentives, Hillsborough County would have scored the production of nearly the entire film,” Hagan recalled wistfully today.
Check out more of Mr. Hagan's giveaways here
Take the Tour de Clay and Support WMNF!
1. Pottery Boys
- 30 Bogie Lane, Palm Harbor
2. Clay & Paper Studio - 110 Peterson Lane, Palm
Harbor
3. Hidden Lake Pottery
- 16705 Hutchison
Road, Odessa
4. Wellman & Welsch Pottery - 17202 Whirley Road, Lutz
5. San Antonio Pottery - 11903 Curley St., San Antonio
4. Wellman & Welsch Pottery - 17202 Whirley Road, Lutz
5. San Antonio Pottery - 11903 Curley St., San Antonio
the NEIL ROGERS Audio Restoration Project
NeilRogers.org is the work of a collection of fans dedicated to preserving the memory of radio's Neil Rogers. Our primary goal is locating and sharing audio files. If you have audio from Neil Rogers we'd love to add it to our collection. here
Tampa Tribune Publishing Koch Brother Propaganda
The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers (Tampa Tribune) throughout the country are throwing their support behind the Koch brothers’ campaign against wind energy, publishing Op-Eds that blast federal wind credits without revealing the authors’ financial ties to the oil industry. here
11th Circuit Court of Appeals: NO To Florida GOP
we got big wins from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in two of our key cases –
one challenging Florida’s ban on marriages for same-sex couples, and the other
challenging Florida’s law mandating that people who apply for government
assistance must submit to
suspicionless urinalysis.
suspicionless urinalysis.
Pledge to stand at the goal line with us to defend freedom in Florida. We know that defending freedom is going to be a challenge in the future, but we’ve seen this before, we’ve overcome it, and we have a plan to do it again.
That plan involves you. The ACLU of Florida is where Floridians who care about civil liberties come together to defend them. That defense is only as strong as the people who
step up to be a part of it.
step up to be a part of it.
Sign the pledge to say, “I stand for freedom in Florida!”
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