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Friday, July 21, 2023
Polls show many voters open to third-party presidential candidate
A Quinnipiac University poll published Wednesday found that 47% of voters say they would consider voting for a third-party candidate. And according to a Monmouth University poll Thursday, three in 10 Americans said they’d entertain supporting a “fusion” ticket comprised of a Democrat and Republican.....MORE
Check out this Gem of Tampa Bay where you can roll your own cigars
Cigars have played a huge role in telling the history of Tampa. Back in the day, Ybor City was packed with cigar factories. Now, only one remains and it offers tours and classes where you can learn how to roll your own cigars.....MORE
More protests across the nation supporting the Tampa 5
SDS Denver stands up and speaks out for the Tampa 5On July 12, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) Denver was joined at the Union Station by members of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, the Black Student Alliance of MSU Denver, and other members of the community. They staged a speak-out demanding that the politically-motivated charges against the Tampa 5 be dropped.....MORE
Milwaukee protest demands justice for the Tampa 5
On July 19, a dozen activists gathered in front of the Sunburst Statue for a rally demonstrating solidarity and demanding justice for the Tampa 5. Protesters demanded charges be dropped against the Tampa 5, with calls to action to sign the petition and donate to their legal fund.....MORE
Sign the petition HERE
Donate to their legal fund HERE
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Hillsborough County Public Schools launch free virtual mental health service for students as need grows
Photo by: WFTS
Hillsborough County Public Schools announced Thursday that it will provide free virtual mental health services at home and school to all grades K-12. After receiving consent from the parent, Hazel Health will connect the student with a licensed therapist for virtual counseling sessions.....MORE
Ron DeSantis credits himself with creating Florida ‘pride’ because he took on Anthony Fauci
During an interview with Russell Brand, Florida’s Governor again took credit for bringing “pride” to Florida, this time referencing a familiar foe.
Ron DeSantis said that Floridians are as proud of their state as Texans, in part because he took on Anthony Fauci.
More HERE
CAUGHT: 19 Republican AGs BLASTED by MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow
A group of 19 Republican state attorneys general is demanding full access to the medical records of anyone seeking an out-of-state abortion.....MORE
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Tampa Hoods: Downtown
Tropical wave in Atlantic ‘could become a hurricane’, models show
A tropical wave now has a higher chance of development as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center.....MORE
Trump classified documents trial date set for May 2024
Judge Aileen Cannon has set a May trial date for former President Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.....MORE
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Jerk Chicken
Rice and Beans and Cabbage
Tampa Hoods: Ybor City
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Kamala Harris to travel to Florida and speak out against state's new Black history standards
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to travel to Florida on Friday to deliver critical remarks in response to the state Board of Education’s approval of new standards for how Black history will be taught in schools.....MORE
Warning: Crooks posing as IRS to steal personal information
The IRS is warning that crooks are reaching out directly to taxpayers in an effort to trick them into turning over sensitive information.
That information could be used to file a fraudulent tax return or commit other identity theft crimes.
More HERE
Ybor City, Florida
MidPoint: Teaching African American History in Florida K-12 Schools
On Wednesday, WTSP Channel 10 Investigative reporter Jenna Bourne and retired educator Dr. Samuel Wright joined MidPoint to discuss the recent drama and takeover of the Florida Dept. of Education’s African American History Task Force by Gov. Ron DeSantis loyalists, and their proposed reforms of the African American education curriculum and standards for K-12 classes after the new “Stop Woke” and anti-diversity, equity and inclusion laws have restricted the teaching of Black history.
You can listen to the entire MidPoint show HERE.
Trump target letter hints at surprise approach from prosecutors
Prosecutors appear to be eyeing one unexpected charge as the Justice Department winds down its investigation into former President Trump’s effort to stay in power after the 2020 election.....MORE
Tampa Hoods: Ybor City
Florida rulings ease concerns about drag performers at Pride parades, drag queen story hours
Librarians who feared fines for hosting drag queen story hours and Pride parade organizers who worried about citations for including drag performers can breathe easier now that a judge has ruled that his injunction blocking Florida’s anti-drag law extends to all Florida venues, an attorney who is helping challenge the law said Thursday.....MORE
Ron DeSantis' Militaristic STUNT Completely Bombs
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new Florida State Guard, a civilian force, is considered to be an epic failure of the governor because volunteers consider it too "militaristic." Ana Kasparian discusses on The Young Turks.
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