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 for restoration of America's Everglades through pressure on the region's largest polluting industry. Our campaign begins with Whole Foods.

here

Elizabeth Warren: Our Next President

 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

Ybor Paparazzi

Jose and Janai at Tequilas

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

Planned Parenthood's 49th Annual Dinner In Sarasota

March 5, 2015, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

USF Sarasota-Manatee 

8350 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

info

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Jake 

He is from Illinois. He has been homeless for a while.

Local Merchants

Sunshine Dye Dream

Visit them here

Saving Abel - Bringing Down The Giant

Tampa Kids Market

In Seminole Heights here

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

Local Artist: Nicki La Rosa

Visit her here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Pulled Pork Sandwich

With Mac and Cheese

I was lucky to find them on the Tamiami Trail in North Port

Check them out here

Lake Worth Christians Walk Out of Public Meeting Because of Atheist Invocation

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

Ron Paul on CIA torture report

Florida Grassroots Democrats

A Facebook group For Florida 

Democrat politics around the State. here

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

Shop Local in St. Petersburg

The Democratic Women's Club of Upper Pinellas

Is the oldest Democratic Women's club in the US.they... meet the 4th Monday of each month at the Safety Harbor Library Check them out 
here

Theory of a Deadman - Savages

Obama And Wall St. Dems Sell Us Out

Cromnibus 
They are all in this together bill 

here

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.

Call and thank her 202.225.3376 here

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

Come become one of our first members!

$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

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.

Run Warren Run

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

MLB Hillsborough County Has No Money For New Stadium

 Read how GW Bush  and The Texas Rangers got their Stadium built.
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>

Beware of Ken Hagan and Mayor Bob, they are about to stick it to us.

Evanescence - Bring Me To Life

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

Poverty, Inc. Trailer 2014

Dear Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler

Dear Mayor 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.

Sign Here

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

here

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

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

Outside Tampa's City Limits

 Hillsborough County

Tampa City Council Candidates Meet and Greet

Tuesday, December 16th 6:30pm

Angry Chair Brewing - Tampa

info

Florida Ordered to Let Gays Marry in One Month

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

VOTE 2016

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)

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

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet William 

He is from New Orleans, been homeless 1 year.

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!

President Obama recently announced historic measures to fix our immigration system, because our GOP-led Congress refuses to take action. Add your name: Tell President Obama that you have his back and are 
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

The Chalk Bandits Of Copenhagen

Florida Dem Superstar "Darden Rice"

Darden Rice has a sincere passion for protecting voter rights, advocating for responsible environmental legislation, and championing causes like recycling and she has worked tirelessly for a modern transit system countywide in Pinellas County. here

Miami Protesters Shut Down I-195

What A Waste

The Hess down the street makes me put a single beer I take to my office in this big plastic bag, they said it is a state law. 

What a waste.  

Feeding homeless in Florida is legal again

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

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/gay-south-florida/article4291586.html#storylink=cpy

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. 

here

Lets just show the 6% what a wonderful idea this will be. 

Protesters Shut Down Miami Beach

thecrespogramreport

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

Local Hero Kristina Buhrman

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. 

here
http://pambondi.info

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

For the fourth time

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 

motion asking the court to not lift the stay of a previous court ruling that would allow gay marriages 

in the state. Denied

here 

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.