Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Deal over Florida’s redistricting plan could lead to restoration of Black-dominant district
Voting rights groups that sued state officials over a Florida redistricting plan championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis have agreed to narrow the scope of the lawsuit to a single congressional seat that was redrawn and diminished Black voting power in north Florida.....MORE
JENerational Change: Cornel West FEARMONGERING Continues, Hawaii Devastation Grows w/ John Russell of MPU
Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hager
We'll be joined by John Russell of More Perfect Union to discuss his recent interviews with Trump voters that really turned heads.. in a good way.
We'll also discuss the continued fear mongering corporate media is doing over Cornel West's Green Party run, as they flop between whether Biden is the strongest candidate and therefore needs no competition, or Cornel West's Green Party run is going to tip the election against Biden.
Also discussing the devastation in Hawaii as the recovery effort following the fires begins, with tragic numbers pouring in daily.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Tropical activity starting to increase
Fox 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is watching two areas of disturbed weather. Jim says one area is moving towards the west but is starting to diminish and only has a ten percent chance of turning into a storm. Jim is also watching one system working its way off the coast of Africa. Models say it could weaken over the weekend due to wind shear.
3 major jobs fairs coming to Tampa with ZooTampa, Lightning, and TPA
We are gearing up for a new fall and holiday season, and three major hubs in the city of Tampa are hosting big job fairs ahead of a hopefully busy end of the year.....MORE
Tampa Hoods: Ybor City
Ron DeSantis says he got COVID-19 jab so he wouldn’t be ‘out of pocket’
Florida’s Governor is offering a new take on his inoculation against COVID-19 early in the pandemic. He says he got it so he could keep doing his job.
During a press conference with reporters in New England, Gov. Ron DeSantis explained that he got the “one and done” Johnson & Johnson jab so he wouldn’t run the risk of being “out of pocket” during a critical time for the state.
More HERE
A New Neighborhood Hangout -- Renovations Begin at Kid Mason Community Center
The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin renovations to the Kid Mason Community Center with a groundbreaking ceremony this Wednesday, August 16.....MORE
Equality Florida announces Parenting with Pride effort to advocate for LGBTQ families
Equality Florida is forming a new parental rights organization to advocate for families with LGBTQ members. Organizers say “Parenting with Pride” already has more than 1,000 families from Pensacola to Key West.....MORE
Songbird Shella in Seminole Heights
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Curry Chicken
With Beans, Rice, Platanos and Cabbage
Mojo Monday in Ybor City
Ybor City, Florida
SHAMEFUL: Arkansas follows Florida in attacking Black History courses
One of the most refreshing aspects of the modern GOP is that they’re no longer hiding their hateful ideology, the hoods are off, and we know exactly who we’re talking about.....MORE
AP Psychology course back in Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Advanced Placement Psychology classes are back at Hillsborough County public schools following a confusing back-and-forth with Florida’s Department of Education.....MORE
A look at the 19 people charged in Georgia indictment connected to Trump election scheme
Donald Trump and 18 other associates were charged Monday in Georgia as part of a sweeping indictment alleging they schemed to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss and stop the peaceful transition of power.....MORE
Some Tampa council members have concerns with new budget increasing taxes
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor proposed raising the mileage by 1.0 which would increase taxes for those living in the city.
Tampa city council members expressed concerns about the mayor's proposed budget for 2024.
On Monday evening, the council heard the same concerns from those in the public. During public comment, Tampa residents said the city is getting too expensive and costly. A majority of those who spoke said they don't want to see a tax increase.
More HERE
Trump charged in Georgia 2020 election probe, his fourth indictment
Former president Donald Trump and 18 others were criminally charged in Georgia on Monday in connection with efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 victory in the state, according to an indictment made public late Monday night.
Trump was charged with 13 counts, including violating the state’s racketeering act, soliciting a public officer to violate their oath, conspiring to impersonate a public officer, conspiring to commit forgery in the first degree and conspiring to file false documents.
More HERE
Monday, August 14, 2023
Yes, your vote-by-mail request was erased from Florida’s system. Here’s why
Yes, your vote-by-mail request was erased from Florida’s system because of a change made to state law that requires more frequent requests.
Under changes made in 2021 to the state’s election law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, counties must now purge requests after every general election.
More Information HERE
Look up your Voter Registration Status and Request Vote by Mail here:
Ordinary Boys in Seminole Heights
Is Ron DeSantis ABUSING His Power As Governor Of Florida?
Biden Admin Begins Wiping Out $39 Billion In Student Debt For Thousands Of Borrowers
The Biden administration is beginning to discharge $39 billion of student debt for thousands of borrowers on Monday, according to Politico.....MORE
Judge sides with youth in Montana climate change trial, finds two laws unconstitutional
Eleven of the 16 youth plaintiffs in the Held v. Montana case pose for a photo after Day 5 of the trial on Friday, June 16, 2023. Top row (left to right): Lander Busse, Badge Busse, Grace, Rikki Held, Olivia. Bottom row (left to right): Kian, Mica, Claire, Eva, Taleah, Sariel. (Photo by Blair Miller, Daily Montanan)
The state of Montana’s failure to consider greenhouse gas emissions from energy and mining projects violates the state constitution because it does not protect Montanans’ right to a clean and healthful environment and the state’s natural resources from unreasonable depletion, a judge ruled Monday in a victory for the 16 youth plaintiffs who sued the state.....MORE
City of Tampa Extending Cooling Centers
The City of Tampa is extending the opening of its cooling centers at Parks and Recreation locations in response to the excessive heat warning and heat advisories projected to affect the city through Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Cooling centers will be staffed by City of Tampa employees, AmeriCorps service members, and Red Cross volunteers.....MORE
Biden administration releases diversity guidance for universities after Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban
The Biden administration released guidance on Monday for universities on how to maintain diversity in their institutions after the Supreme Court ruled colleges can’t use race as a factor in admissions.....MORE
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