Jose and Janai at Tequilas
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
University of Florida Protest Police Killings
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
Monday, December 15, 2014
DFA Live with Robert Reich
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
Sunday, December 14, 2014
What Stogie Had For Lunch
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Pulled Pork Sandwich
With Mac and Cheese
I was lucky to find them on the Tamiami Trail in North Port
Check them out here
Florida DINOs Vote For CRomnibus
DINO Patrick Murphy
and Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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.
Check this out
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
Saturday, December 13, 2014
The Centre for Girls Tampa Kids Market
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
The Democratic Women's Club of Upper Pinellas
here
Obama And Wall St. Dems Sell Us Out
Cromnibus
They are all in this together bill
They are all in this together bill
57 Democrats voted for the bill
Our Kathy Castor DID NOT!
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.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Right Wing Propaganda In Florida Schools
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
Central Florida NORML's Holiday Benefit In Ybor City
Support SB 166: Ban Fracking In Florida
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 petition urging legislators to support SB 166 and finally remove the threat of fracking from endangering the Florida we love.
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
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