Thursday, June 19, 2014

Sheriff Grady Judd: Stop Lying About Amendment 2

United for Care, the main organization advocating for the approval of Florida Amendment 2 allowing for the medical use of marijuana in the State, is calling for Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to stop lying to the public about this proposed measure. “Sheriff Judd is clearly entitled to hold and express his opinions on Amendment 2.
“What he his not entitled to is his own version of the facts. Some of the statements that Sheriff Judd has made are not simply opinion or political spin, but outright lies.” here

Rick Scott Transparent?

Federal Marshals Seize Sarasota Police Cellphone Tracking Records

Federal marshals recently seized a local police agency’s records on cell phone surveillance to keep it from public disclosure, demonstrating the importance of prohibiting dragnet surveillance at the state level. Sarasota, police were apparently secretly tracking individuals’ cell phones without a warrant using a device called a Stingray, according to the ACLU. here

Anna Faith Carlson Of Orlando

Marco Rubio Stood With Millionaires Against 40 Million Americans With Student Loan Debt

Rep. Joe Garcia walks in the Key West Pride parade

He also submitted this letter about his 
support for marriage equality.

Attention: Florida Senior Citizens!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Tea Party @ 22%

What The Media Isn’t Telling You About 
Obama’s Poll Numbers

Russian oil drilling off Cuba

Russia plans to search for oil in deep waters between Cuba and Florida, renewing concern of a major oil spill and potential for environmental disaster. 

United We Dream Tampa Bay Crash Hillsborough County Democratic Party Meeting

Latino activists angry with President Obama for failing to halt the deportation of undocumented immigrants clashed with Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee. here

Republican Upset He Didn't Get His Bribe

United for Care Inaugural Fundraiser: For The Patients

WHO:      United for Care and its network of statewide medical marijuana patients, activists, advocates, supporters, and volunteers

WHAT:    Inaugural fundraising luncheon & VIP reception

WHERE:  The Westin Hotel: 400 Corporate Drive, 
Fort Lauderdale

WHEN:    Sunday, June 29th, 2014 at 8:30 A.M.

WHY:      For the first time this year a public audience will be able to hear patient stories and network with those leading the medical marijuana efforts in the state of Florida. info

For more information or to schedule an interview with Ben Pollara, please call Maurizio Passariello at 786.285.6398 or email him at press@unitedforcare.org