Wayne at NYNY Pizza in Ybor City
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Will South Africa’s Genocide Petition Against Israel Save Gaza?
In the latest episode of “True Talk,” we hosted human rights attorney and activist Huwaida Arraf. Co-hosts Samar and Ahmed talked with Huwaida about South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel, accusing it of genocide, and its implications at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The episode focused on the complaint, which Israel has promised to defend against at The Hague, and the potential for it to lead to a permanent ceasefire and accountability for Israel.
Listen to the show HERE
Supreme Court’s looming mifepristone decision leaves abortion rights in spotlight
The Supreme Court’s expected decision this summer on whether to restrict access to medication abortion promises to keep the issue front and center of the 2024 election.
Justices will hear a case weighing federal approval of the common abortion pill mifepristone, with a likely ruling in June — five months before voters decide who will go to the White House and Congress, and almost exactly two years after the high court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion.
The huge illuminated Knight Parade returns to Ybor City this February
Get ready for the best night parade in the south. The Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade is an annual celebration of Tampa civic pride since 1974 — and the 2024 edition is set for February 10 at 7pm. Every February, costumed participants, illuminated floats, marching bands, and special guests parade through Ybor City, with thousands of spectators and families lining Seventh Avenue. More than 100 organizations will participate in the Knight Parade, including local government officials and dignitaries and many of Tampa Bay’s krewes.....Read More
Biden Admin BYPASSES Congress To Approve Arms Sale To Israel
The U.S. state department invoked a provision that bypasses congressional review process for "national security" purposes in MASSIVE military equipment sale to Netanyahu. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.
Saturday, January 6, 2024
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Americans' Views On 2020 Elections Have Changed...For The Worse
As time goes one, it appears that more voters are buying into the conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was stolen by Joe Biden. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.
Jessica Rose Powell in Tampa
You can see me at Maloneys Local Irish Pub in Westchase every first Friday of the month.
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DOG WHISTLE: Trump warns of ‘big trouble’ as Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado ballot case
Former President Trump warned Friday that there will be “big trouble” if the Supreme Court does not rule in his favor on his eligibility for the 2024 presidential ballot.
“I just hope we get fair treatment,” Trump said at an Iowa rally Friday. “Because if we don’t, our country’s in big, big trouble. Does everybody understand what I’m saying?”
Tyler Sirois, Fiona McFarland legislation would bar Florida minors from social media platforms
A bill filed late Friday would prohibit minors in Florida from having social media accounts.
State Reps. Tyler Sioris, a Merritt Island Republican, and Fiona McFarland, a Sarasota Republican, filed the legislation (HB 1). As written, the bill would require tech companies to enact reasonable age verification methods, prevent anyone under 16 from opening an account, and demand platforms delete any existing accounts for underage users.
Friday, January 5, 2024
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Floridians Protecting Freedom campaign reaches required signatures to get abortion on the 2024 ballot
The Floridians Protecting Freedom campaign has reached enough signatures to put abortion on the 2024 ballot in Florida, according to data posted on the Florida Department of State's Division of Elections website.....Read More
Thursday, January 4, 2024
HATEFUL: New rule designed to protect LGBTQ foster children draws GOP opposition
A new rule requiring child welfare agencies to place LGBTQ children in “environments free of hostility, mistreatment, or abuse” based on the child’s sexual orientation, gender identity or expression is drawing opposition from Republicans.
Sanders calls on Congress to block additional aid to Israel
In a statement on Tuesday, Sanders argued U.S. taxpayers “must no longer be complicit in destroying the lives of innocent men, women, and children in Gaza,” calling the conflict “Netanyahu’s Illegal and Immoral War Against the Palestinian People.”
“The issue we face with Israel-Gaza is not complicated,” Sanders wrote. “While we recognize that Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attack began this war, we must also recognize that Israel’s military response has been grossly disproportionate, immoral, and in violation of international law.”
As of now: No Democratic presidential primary election in FL in March; but court hearing next week
The legal challenge to the Florida Democratic Party’s (FDP) decision to list only President Joe Biden’s name on the party’s presidential primary ballot in March will go before a federal court next week.....Read More
Huge MLK Day Parade and Gala set for Tampa
The Dr Martin Luther King Parade Foundation cordially invites the community to the Annual Martin Luther King Parade. This parade is of course set for Monday, January 15, and it begins at noon. This year’s theme, “Passing the Torch,” emphasizes engaging the next generation in social justice.....Read More
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