Exposing more ordinary Cubans to American visitors, opening up the island's economy and expanding access to the Internet will only bring the public demand for human rights and individual liberty in Cuba more squarely before the Communist regime. here
To Marco Rubio: "It's been more than 50 years since the Cuban embargo began, and by any measure it has been an utter failure. It is time to move on and try a new approach. Stop pushing a failed Cuba policy."here
If you’re ever in Hialeah, Fla., beware of police officer Harold Garzon. He already has accumulated 16 internal affairs complaints, and over Thanksgiving likely added another one when he pulled over a Harvard graduate and current Florida International University law student for having the NWA’s “Fuck Tha Police” playing in his own car while he was stopped at a red light.
La Senora and El Guapo of the notorious MCM have been banned from entering Nicaragua by President Daniel Ortega. "
Just like they (U.S. officials) have their lists, we can make our own lists in Latin America of those who shouldn't enter our country," President Ortega told The Tico Times, a Costa Rican newspaper. here
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 for restoration of America's Everglades through pressure on the region's largest polluting industry. Our campaign begins with Whole Foods.
She has a spot in Democratic leadership, a swelling alliance of liberals in Congress and a rabid following in the Democratic Party.The question is: What does Elizabeth Warren want to do with all that power?here
Students and community members blocked the entrances to a basketball game between the University of Florida (UF) and Texas Southern University. Around 130 people gathered at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center before the basketball game and held a die-in at the entrance as the doors opened. here
RSVP now to join former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich on Thursday for a "DFA Live" strategy call, moderated by DFA Executive Director Charles Chamberlain. We'll discuss the 2014 election results, the state of the fight against income inequality, and the battles we can expect to fight in 2015. here
Standing against the measure were U.S. Reps. Corrine Brown, Kathy Castor, Ted Deutch, Lois Frankel, Joe Garcia, Alan Grayson, Alcee Hastings and Frederica Wilson.here
They are both working for the other side.
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A search of the Miami Dade Supervisor of Elections records shows that Murphy was a registered Republican in Miami-Dade county from 2004 up until January of 2011 and he cast his vote in the 2010 elections as a registered Republican. here
Check out our booth at the Seminole Heights Fresh Market this Sunday from
10am-2pm at Hillsborough High School at 5000 N. Central
Ave. Tampa We'll have girl-made
ornaments and holiday ceramics to purchase just in time for the holidays! info
Yesterday, we saw a Progressive Caucus that was more united and ferocious in fighting for a big idea than ever. They shook up Washington and Wall Street, and sent a signal that progressive are ready to fight.
An effort to require students in Florida public schools to watch a controversial documentary by conservative pundit Dinesh D'Souza gained ground this week with the support of a state House member. Rep. Neil Combee, a Lakeland Republican, filed a bill seeking to mandate that all eighth- and 11th-grade students view the film America: Imagine the World Without Her. His legislation is identical to a measure filed by Sen. Alan Hays in November. here
$35 dollars at the door! Live music, free food, drink specials, and a free membership to Central Florida NORML and National NORML! info@ Tequilas in Ybor
Florida's delicate ecology and vast underground aquifer system are in danger from fracking.
We’re at an important moment in the debate over this critical issue: Sens. Darren Soto (D-Orlando) and Dwight Bullard (D-Miami) have introduced SB 166, a statewide ban on this dangerous threat to our water, our environment, and the health of our communities.
Sign our petitionurging legislators to support SB 166 and finally remove the threat of fracking from endangering the Florida we love.