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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Human rights group accuses Israel of trying to starve Palestinians in Gaza
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused Israel of trying to starve Palestinians in Gaza, arguing Monday that the Israeli government is using the starvation of civilians as a method of warfare in the Gaza Strip.
The HRW report pointed to comments from high-ranking Israeli officials who discuss what the group claims to be their “aim to deprive civilians” of water, food, and fuel. The referenced comments were made in October by Israeli officials shortly after Palestinian militant group Hamas’s surprise incursion into Israel on Oct. 7.
Sunday, December 17, 2023
The campus war over words on Israel and Palestine
The Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7 have highlighted sharp disagreements — among college and university leaders, students, faculty, alumni, politicians and the general public — over where to draw the line between protected speech and impermissible harassment or threats. Anger at the language and tactics of pro-Palestinian protesters and insistence on stronger action from colleges and universities to suppress antisemitism are resulting in demands for policies that, in some cases, conflict with the values of academic freedom and free speech.....Read More
Saturday, December 16, 2023
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What Stogie Had For Lunch
Jerk Chicken
Rice and Platanos
Hines Caribbean Cuisine
3313 N. Nebraska Ave, Ybor Heights
Tampa's Best Jamaican Food!
FDA Suggests Florida Surgeon General Is Spreading “Misinfo” About COVID Vax Safety
As the federal government renews calls for more COVID-19 vaccines, the Biden administration continues to argue that the jabs are safe and effective, and said suggestions to the contrary, such as those recently expressed by Florida’s top doctor, amount to “misinformation and disinformation” that make people hesitant to get the shot.....Read More
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SIMPLE: Ron DeSantis sees mental institutions as a solution to homelessness
“I do think some of these folks would benefit from being in an institutional setting and I think the public as a whole would be safer as a result of them being in an institutional setting.”....Read More
Teachers challenge a new Florida law restricting the use of pronouns in schools
Three teachers on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit alleging a new state law restricting titles and pronouns at schools unconstitutionally discriminates against transgender and nonbinary educators.....Read More
Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera and Tracey McManus talk local elections and more
Luis Viera consistently brings a calm, measured and thoughtful tone to the dais at Tampa City Council, and council’s second-longest tenured representative brought the same to WMNF Tampa today as we discussed a smattering of topics including participation in local elections, Hanna City Center, his relationship with the mayor’s administration, and his appetite when it comes to running to become mayor himself (TLDR: that race is too far away, so he’s non-committal, but technically said there is a chance) .....Read More
Listen to the broadcast HERE
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments on protest law amid allegations of targeting Black activists
James Tysse at the Florida Supreme Court, 10/4/23 // Credit: Florida Supreme Court Youtube
On Wednesday, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to a 2021 law that enhanced penalties and created new crimes during protests that turn violent.
Groups including the Dream Defenders and NAACP argue that the law was enacted seemingly in response to the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.
Friday, December 15, 2023
DEVILISH: DeSantis defends Iowa Satanic Temple vandalism
Freedom of religion isn’t just for Christians.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded to an act of vandalism in Iowa, where one of the religious displays set up for Christmas in the Capitol building was destroyed.
Exciting Developments for 2024 MLK Jr. Parade
The Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the City of Tampa, is thrilled to announce updates for the 2024 parade and activities honoring the life and legacy of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Foundation is set to reveal its Signature Sponsor, a newly launched youth program, and offer unique participation opportunities for the community in the 2024 MLK Black-Tie Gala and City of Tampa MLK Jr. Parade.....Read More
Florida's crumbling prison system will cost billions to fix, new report says
Florida's prisons are in bad shape, and taxpayers are on the hook for billions of dollars to fix them, a new report found.....Read More
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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