In the wake of a massive cyclone, tens of thousands of Burmese are dead. More than 40,000 are missing. A million are homeless. Burma's brutal and corrupt military junta failed to warn the people, failed to evacuate any areas, and suppressed freedom of communication so that Burmese people didn't know the storm was coming when the rest of the world did. Now the government is failing to respond to the disaster and obstructing international aid organizations........here
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Senior General Than Shwe
In the wake of a massive cyclone, tens of thousands of Burmese are dead. More than 40,000 are missing. A million are homeless. Burma's brutal and corrupt military junta failed to warn the people, failed to evacuate any areas, and suppressed freedom of communication so that Burmese people didn't know the storm was coming when the rest of the world did. Now the government is failing to respond to the disaster and obstructing international aid organizations........here
We Are All Sean Bell
Today, Al Sharpton and thousands of others did their best to “shut the city down.” There were protests at 125th and 2nd, in front of the Triborough Bridge; at 59th, in front of the Queens Bridge; downtown in front of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges…and of course, one at 1 Police Plaza..........here
He Just Thought He Had To Do Some Hero Thing
Glen Lee PowellLeft his mother's house this afternoon, she said, armed with his convictions that government and law enforcement had interfered with his personal freedoms............here
Warrick Dunn: A Home Of Their Own
It takes 'move-in condition' to a whole new level. Buccaneer Running Back Warrick Dunn surprised first-time homebuyers with furniture, appliances, and much more Tuesday.......here"What we do is give families an opportunity to better their lives"
In Florida, The Farther North You Go, The Further South You Are
Mayor Donovan and North Lauderdale Mayor Jack Brady feel like patriots. They are floating the unusual idea to take South Florida’s beaches, residents, schools and everything else, and create a South Florida State. The reason is because they say South Florida bears an unequal burden–paying more in taxes than this region gets back. Obviously, this will never happen, but Florida is already two separate states.......hereTuesday, May 6, 2008
Carlos Miller's Saga Continues
The sight of a video camera in the courtroom sent shivers down the spine of the prosecution Monday morning. As soon as I stepped in front of the judge, the young state prosecutor in my case asked for a 15 minute delay because a Local 10 cameraman had his camera trained on him.........here
The Life and Times of Joe Garcia
While there have been many Independents, Libertarians, and Greens running for office in the Elections that are being held in the United States of America in 2008, there are some people within the Democratic Party that are worth mentioning. One of them is Joe Garcia and the upcoming elections for the 25th District of Florida.........here
Tampa Bay Transit Plans Find Funding In Tallahassee
Two transportation budget items have passed both houses of the Florida Legislature and are part of next year's budget.......here
Raytheon's Florida Neighbors Sue Over Water Contamination
The city of St. Petersburg, Florida is sending out letters this week to about 150 homeowners living within the boundaries of the so-called Azalea neighborhood, which appears to be contaminated from underground wastewater seeping from the Raytheon Company plant........here
Florida Forever Funding Approved Unanimously
Environmental groups throughout the state are delighted with the approval of funding for the land acquisition and protection program Florida Forever - or at least for the next 10 years...........here
Tampa Gives Itself A Pass On Destroying Trees
It is only by holding ourselves to the highest standards that we can expect others to do the same. We certainly cannot expect individuals to act in a more honorable fashion then our own elected city officials. The do-as-I say-not-as-I-do mentality of days gone by is past.........here
Monday, May 5, 2008
North and South Florida?
Tired of what they say is mistreatment by the State government, the North Lauderdale City Commission is pushing a resolution that would split Florida into two separate states..........here
Florida Passes Draconian Marijuana Bill
HB 173 is now the law in Florida. This means that if you have 25 or more marijuana plants, you will be charged with a felony, because supposedly you are selling or intending to sell your crop. Apparently, while most of the country has been liberalizing their marijuana laws, Florida has chosen a retrograde path to the 1950s.........here
Wizardry In Land 'O Lakes, Florida
Hoo boy. Just when you thought it was safe to come out of your insanity-resistant cave comes news from Pasco County, north of Tampa, that explains rather clearly why Florida's legislature is crawling with batshit insane fundies. In short, it must be the batshit insane fundies who vote for them........here
Hispanics May Put Florida In Play For Dems
Democrats are poised this week to pass a crucial milestone in Florida: For the first time, the number of Hispanic Democrats in the state is expected to exceed the number of Hispanic Republicans.......here
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