Reproductive health advocates across the southeastern U.S. are bracing for a major change in Florida’s abortion laws. The state’s six-week abortion ban, titled the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” goes into effect on Wednesday, replacing a less restrictive 15-week ban signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022.....Read More
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Rebuilding Tampa's Foundation
One hundred and seventy-five years after Tampa's incorporation, the city is undergoing the biggest infrastructure overhaul in its history. From massive stormwater improvement projects, hundreds of miles of new or repaired water and wastewater pipes, another hundred miles of repaved roads, improved safety conditions at high-accident locations, million-dollar facility upgrades, and much, much more.....Read More
Amnesty International calls for Biden to ‘immediately suspend’ weapons transfers to Israel
Human rights group Amnesty International called this week for President Biden to immediately suspend the transfer of weapons to Israel, as the organization renewed allegations that the Israeli military is violating international law.....Read More
Tampa’s tiny homes for the homeless welcome first residents
Tampa’s “Hope Cottages” are now open and welcoming those experiencing homelessness. The 64-square-foot cottages provide a bed, air conditioning and heating system, smoke detector, fire extinguisher, power outlets, shelving, windows and storage space.....Read More
Updated federal workplace guidelines protect pronouns, bathrooms and abortion
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated the federal workplace guidelines after a quarter of a century to protect pronouns, bathrooms and abortion.....Read More
Monday, April 29, 2024
Sara Diamond - Happy With Me
Jimmy Dunson: How to Help an Oppressor
Florida Banana Republican Rick Scott
DeSantis Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at USF
Sara Diamond - Not All Fun Is Forever
Pro-Palestine demonstrators arrested at University of South Florida
Police arrest a pro-Palestinian protestor at the University of South Florida // Chris Young 4/29/24
Activists clashed with police at the University of South Florida Monday as they set up an encampment near the middle of campus. They’re joining college activists nationwide protesting the Israel/Hamas war.....Read More
Ron DeSantis LOWERS Minimum Wage In Florida
American Berners Please Help Floricans Get Rid of DWS
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Jessica Rose Powell at Stirling Wine in Dunedin
Come out this Wednesday (and every first Wednesday of the month) to Stirling Wine in Downtown Dunedin. Jessica Rose Powell will be playing live music from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Enjoy a good time with great people and wine!
Jen Perelman on why she is challenging Debbie Wasserman Shultz in Florida
Tampa Hoods: Ybor City
Jimmy Dunson: Visions for a Free Palestine
USF Gaza Solidarity Encampment
As we enter day 205 of the genocide against Palestinians, we are seeing universities from across the nation begin solidarity encampments. These encampments are student-organized in solidarity with the people of Gaza and to demand for universities to divest from companies aiding and supporting Israel in this genocide.
Join us TODAY on April 29th at the MLK Plaza as we begin our encampment to continue to fight for a free Palestine and demand that USF divests from Israel and support their students.
Rabbi Alissa Wise & Israeli-Born Novelist Ayelet Waldman Arrested Trying to Bring Food to Gaza
Israeli police arrested seven rabbis and Israeli activists Friday at the Gaza border during an action that accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinians. The delegation of Rabbis for Ceasefire carried bags of food to the Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza amid reports that famine is imminent for more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza.....Read More
Ybor City bartender and skateboarder recovering from hit and run
Friends and family of a Ybor City bartender are raising money for his medical expenses after he was involved in a hit-and-run accident. Robert Kirkland, who also goes by Robby, was skateboarding to his job at Reservoir Bar in Ybor on April 13 but ended up in an ambulance, ultimately spending five days in the hospital.....Read More
Help him out HERE
Sunday, April 28, 2024
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