Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: The Florida Senate
Rally for Justice for Brandon Walmart Workers
1208 E Brandon Blvd,Brandon
Wednesday 29 April 2015, 5:00pm
Walmart is closing its Brandon store because of what they say are "plumbing
problems," but are basically just firing the workers. The union has filed
complaints with the NLRB claiming that Walmart shut the store in retaliation for
the strike and labor organizing. info
the strike and labor organizing. info
Monday, April 27, 2015
Racist At The Econo Lodge in Live Oak, Florida
A group of Flint high school students were wrapping up a college tour in Florida, on their way back to Flint, their bus broke down. They ended up spending the night at the Econo Lodge in Live Oak,
Coordinator Blake Odum says right after dinner, is when the trip took a much different and disturbing tone."It was owned by white people. And they started taking pictures of all the kids as we were walking in and out of the hotel," said student Melissa Blacque. "They were calling us the N word. Odum says things felt so tense that to avoid any trouble, he tried to be proactive by calling police. When police arrived, they told the group to stay in their rooms for the night.
Odum says the officer left him with a chilling message.
"The officer pulled me to the side and said, 'You know, I just want to let you know this area right off the interstate, people aren't too accommodating to you all.' And he said,
'If you know what I mean.'
Dear Flint high school students, we are not all racist in Florida, here we have a saying, the further north you go the further south you are. We don't consider the panhandle part of Florida, it is more like south Georga. visit us in Tampa Bay, we have great schools, (University of Tampa, USF,
St Leo, Stetson University)
and we would never treat you that way.
Shifty Florida GOP Ken Hagan exploiting term limits loophole
Commissioner Ken Hagan, a Republican, said he hasn’t ruled out leaving his countywide District 5 seat midterm to run next year in his old north-county District 2. By switching back to his home-district seat, Hagan could avoid being forced out of office by term limits in 2018 and start a new clock — one that would allow him to stay on the commission
until as late as 2024. here
“I don’t think anybody ever thought about that when we wrote the law,” said former Commissioner Jan Platt,
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Sunday, April 26, 2015
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Cuban with Black Beans and Rice
And a glass of their awesome Sangria
At The Stone Soup Company in Ybor City
Visit them here
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Tallahassee's Parliament of Pimps
Tom Lee, R-Brother, Can You Spare A Franklin?, has taken in $1.8 million to his dubious The Conservative political action committee scam, helped by generous donations from Anheuser-Busch, U.S. Sugar, Duke Energy and Walt Disney World. Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Why Yes, I'll Have Another, has sucked up $3.3 million from about 800 benefactors for his Florida Leadership Committee. here
Ybor Daily Market
YDM is an aspiring local gathering place for many things, including, among the most important, a local market with fresh produce, food, arts, crafts, and other supplies. We’re working on some lounge seating, work spaces, and rooftop gardens. It’ll be amazing! Stop by, enjoy the free Wi-Fi and get to know some local vendors. You’ll be glad you did.
Visit them here
Friday, April 24, 2015
Florida GOP Voters Like To Take It Deep
Florida Times-Union
"Gov. Rick Scott — aka "Mr. Jobs"
Pensacola News Journal
"Welcome to Florida: the mentally unstable state"
Florida Today
"Plain and simple, it is a rip-off for patients, taxpayers and employers."
Miami Herald
"Memo to Mr. Scott: The Supreme Court said that states don't have to accept Medicaid expansion as part of the Affordable Care Act,
but it never said rejection was a good idea."
Palm Beach Post
"Scott is looking more and more like
a rebel without a cause."
Daytona Beach News-Journal
"This is pure brinkmanship by the House — staring down not only the Senate but also the Obama administration,
and expecting one or both to blink."
Tallahassee Democrat
"Our state's leadership is embroiled in a kindergarten-style fight that would be laughable if it didn't have such serious consequences"
Check out what these Florida newspapers have to say about your Florida GOP here
freelube@yborcitystogie.com
Dems this is what happens when you don't vote!
"Gov. Rick Scott — aka "Mr. Jobs"
Pensacola News Journal
"Welcome to Florida: the mentally unstable state"
Florida Today
"Plain and simple, it is a rip-off for patients, taxpayers and employers."
Miami Herald
"Memo to Mr. Scott: The Supreme Court said that states don't have to accept Medicaid expansion as part of the Affordable Care Act,
but it never said rejection was a good idea."
Palm Beach Post
"Scott is looking more and more like
a rebel without a cause."
Daytona Beach News-Journal
"This is pure brinkmanship by the House — staring down not only the Senate but also the Obama administration,
and expecting one or both to blink."
Tallahassee Democrat
"Our state's leadership is embroiled in a kindergarten-style fight that would be laughable if it didn't have such serious consequences"
Check out what these Florida newspapers have to say about your Florida GOP here
Dems this is what happens when you don't vote!
Slorida's Bill Nelson On List Of Disgraceful Democrats
Sens. Ron Wyden (Oregon), Maria Cantwell (Washington), Tom Carper (Delaware), Ben Cardin (Maryland), Michael Bennet (Colorado), and Mark Warner (Virginia).
All voted to pass Fast Track authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), easing the way for eventual passage of a trade deal corporations can read, but you are not allowed to. Passing fast track authority means that Congress hands over any rights to amend a trade deal, giving carte blanche to the negotiators and forgoing the democratic process. This is especially bad since the deal is being made in secret and the little we do know about it is awful for working families. here
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Enchanting Creations in Miami Shores
Has been harassed by anti-gay activists for the past couple of months trying to get them to bake cakes with anti-gay messages on them. They have decided to make those cakes should they receive a real and valid order for one (they haven't actually received an order - just harassment to see if they'll "discriminate"). However, the owners say they don't want to profit from discrimination (against LGBT folks), so they will donate whatever profits they make from making these anti-gay cakes to the Human Rights Campaign. here. Visit them here
LA GACETA: The Advantage goes to Democrat Pat Kemp
She’s already attracted big backers such as Betty Castor, Jim Davis, Ed Turanchik, Kent Bailey, Peggy Land, Sally Phillips, Sam Shah and Dale Swope. here
Bay Area Activist Coalition
We are a vehicle for collaboration for activists & organizations in the Tampa Bay Area. We welcome all activist groups to post events & to share ideas. here
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Florida's Annual Harlot Show And Prostitution Expo
Commonly called the Florida Legislative Session
Has been such a wowsa so far, Diane Roberts says that we have neglected to pay sufficient attention to the mack daddy in the Mansion. You know, Rick Scott. He’s not governing; he has people for that. He’s running for the United States Senate. here
10 Reasons Why You Should Vote Republican
If this is the case by all means vote republican and may your god watch over you; because I sure as hell wont care what happens to you.
Our outlaw governor and his posse of ultra-conservative Florida House deputies
Daniel Tilson: Rick Scott turns whiff of healthcare conspiracy into full-fledged stench. here
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Brand GOP: Victor Crist and Al Higginbotham
Two years ago hundreds of people demanded that we start the conversation on transportation, the commissioners responded by creating Go Hillsborough to find out what the public wants.
The number one selection of 16 categories: transit.
The number one selection of 16 categories: transit.
Yet, two Commissioners
told the Tampa Tribune they intend to derail the Go Hillsborough public input process before it’s over. What's worse the public proposal isn't line with what citizens have already asked for: there is ZERO transit included.
County Commissioners, We join others in asking you do three things:
1) Keep your promise and listen to the public: they want a balance including transit
2) Work with other leaders to come up with a transportation proposal for all citizens
& for future generations
& for future generations
3) Stop trying to derail the process by making proposals before it is over
Tampa Police Targeting Poor, Black Neighborhoods
more than Jacksonville, Miami,
St. Petersburg and Orlando combined.
Police say they are gung ho about bike safety and focused on stopping a plague of bike thefts. But here's something they don't mention about the people they ticket:
Eight out of 10 are black. here
Monday, April 20, 2015
Press Conference for Ybor May Day Rally
Join Raíces en Tampa on April 24th
for an official press conference in which leading activist and community
organizations in the Bay Area will be announcing their participation onInternational Workers’ Day. One speaker from each organization will have aspeech prepared, inviting their own communities to attend May Day.
Friday April 24th, 2015 6:00 pm
Ybor Immigration Office, 1624 E 7th Ave. Ybor City
Florida Frackers: Garrett Richter
Oil and gas drillers are pushing bills, cloaked as protections, to expand fracking in Florida. The Florida panther, its habitat and our water supply are all in danger. We must act now to protect our state from the ravages of fracking.
Contact your legislators and Governor Rick Scott today, and tell them
to kill the bad fracking bills!
Florida's Angels Of Mercy
Florida's Angels Of Mercy
Is a non-profit charity group who helps educate and support those that may benefit from medical Marijuana/Cannabis/Hemp. here
South Beach Is A Shithole
Miami Beach's fabulously popular, millionaire populist mayor Philip Levine has officially declared Ocean Drive to be a sh*thole! here
National Day of Mobilization Action In Tampa Bay
On June 14th, the Mobilization Coalition of San Diego will be holding their second march and rally for Mobilization.
We want to support and amplify their message, with events all across the United States.
Plan a Mobilization Action in your community!
Actions can be big or small. In the intervening weeks, you can recruit others and plan your 6/14 action! Let us know what you are planning by submitting this form and we will provide support! http://
Sunday, April 19, 2015
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