Call Kathy Castor

202.225.3376

Republicans are trying to sneak two devastating provisions into the big spending bill that would harm everyday Americans. The worst would put taxpayers on the hook for risky Wall Street gambling. Another would increase tenfold what millionaires and billionaires can give to political parties.

Call Ms. Castor today. These provisions must come out of the bill. Report your call here

MLB Hillsborough County Has No Money For New Stadium

 Read how GW Bush  and The Texas Rangers got their Stadium built.
Financially, the Rangers deal was basically about real estate. By getting the city to build them a new stadium, Bush and his partners increased the team’s book value from $83 million to $138 million. This required convincing the city’s taxpayers that they would lose the team if they did not pay up for the stadium. To raise the $191 million it would cost to build the Ballpark at Arlington, residents were asked to add a half cent to what was already one of the nation’s highest sales tax rates. According to attorney Glenn Sodd, W.’s group helped egg along Arlington by leaking a story that Dallas was competing for the team and had offered to build them a stadium. “We found out that this was untrue. Sound familiar?.... more>

Beware of Ken Hagan and Mayor Bob, they are about to stick it to us.

Evanescence - Bring Me To Life

Young American Dreamers Of Auburndale

The Young American Dreamers started off as just a group of young friends who saw a need in their community and turned this need into an opportunity to take action into our own hands. here

Poverty, Inc. Trailer 2014

Dear Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler

Dear Mayor Seiler --

It should never be a crime to care for other people. Please work with your city government to take the anti-homeless food sharing law off the books. Your city must drop the charges against Arnold Abbott, the two ministers arrested with him, and anybody else charged under this law.

Thank you.

Sign Here

Dreaming Of The Hague

Senate Report: US Torture

The Justice Department announce that it will 

not prosecute any US officials implicated.

"The interrogations were "absolutely, totally justified." Dick Cheney

Republican Senator John McCain, a former prisoner of war who was tortured in Vietnam, praised the report's release and said harsh interrogations did little to make Americans safer.

"Those of us who want to see a safer, more secure world want to see extremism defeated. We won't succeed if we lose our moral authority." British Prime Minister David Cameron

here

Check this cool place in the Netherlands, The International Criminal Court. It has the jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and it may one day be able to exercise jurisdiction over the crime of aggression. here

Drug Test Florida GOP

Gov. Rick Scott’s callous and condescending plan to drug-test welfare recipients has been demolished by a federal appeals court. Although experts had warned that Florida’s broad drug-testing statute wouldn’t survive a court challenge, Scott and the Republican-led Legislature sanctimoniously charged ahead. Now the state’s clanking legal appeals are costing taxpayers a fortune. here

I’ve offered to pay the cost for each of them to pee in a cup and send it to a lab, yet there’s no enthusiasm in Tallahassee for that proposal.

 Carl Hiaasen

Outside Tampa's City Limits

 Hillsborough County

Tampa City Council Candidates Meet and Greet

Tuesday, December 16th 6:30pm

Angry Chair Brewing - Tampa

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Florida Ordered to Let Gays Marry in One Month

The Masses Are Rising

Tampa-Miami-Harlem-DC
Massachusetts, Memphis
North Carolina-Ohio-California
Louisiana-Atlanta-here

All over America Protests dotted the American map, and crowds were diverse.For real change join 
The Democratic wing of the Democratic Party

VOTE 2016

Senator Rubio Protest In Tampa

As you may have seen, our Senator Rubio has taken ridiculously draconian stances on immigration. Join us as we tell him not to be a Grinch this Holiday Season and stand with immigrant families, NOT extremists who are threatening the just gains we've made with Pres. Obama's Immigrant Action.

Rally And Press Conference
Thurs, 12/11am.  (Volunteer show by 10:30)

Staging Location: 5201 West Kennedy Blvd. 1st Floor of parking garage Tampa, (Map) Press conference prior to office meeting in front of the building, followed by delivery of cards, letters, and pictures to Sen. Rubio's staff.

Please reply to let me know if you'll be joining us.

Hope to see you there!

Mike Fox

727-320-4502

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet William 

He is from New Orleans, been homeless 1 year.

Stop purchases of sugar produced in the State of Florida.

Sugar produced in Florida does not meet the corporate standards for sustainable agriculture that are embraced by Whole Foods. You can help make a difference...  here

Florida, Stand with President Obama!

President Obama recently announced historic measures to fix our immigration system, because our GOP-led Congress refuses to take action. Add your name: Tell President Obama that you have his back and are 
standing with him! here

The President's Clean Power Plan has been called "the strongest action ever taken by an American president to tackle climate change.” That's worth fighting for. The opposition from polluters will be intense—add your name to support the President's action on carbon pollution standards today. here

The Chalk Bandits Of Copenhagen

Florida Dem Superstar "Darden Rice"

Darden Rice has a sincere passion for protecting voter rights, advocating for responsible environmental legislation, and championing causes like recycling and she has worked tirelessly for a modern transit system countywide in Pinellas County. here

Miami Protesters Shut Down I-195

What A Waste

The Hess down the street makes me put a single beer I take to my office in this big plastic bag, they said it is a state law. 

What a waste.  

Feeding homeless in Florida is legal again

Elizabeth Warren 2016

Our country needs a strong 

progressive champion as its next leader. 

We're asking you to run for president in 2016. Sincerely, The Undersigned

Tampa Bay Prepares For Same-Sex Marriage

Hillsborough County’s clerk, Pat Frank, said her office has been working on new marriage license forms in anticipation that Florida’s ban would fall. And if same-sex marriage is allowed, she said, there will be local ceremonies. here

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/gay-south-florida/article4291586.html#storylink=cpy

Hillsborough County 2016 Transit Referendum

Poll taken of Hillsborough County residents in the immediate aftermath of the Greenlight loss.

By a 48-46 percent margin, Hillsborough County residents say they oppose a sales tax for transit and rail system, with 
6 percent undecided. 

here

Lets just show the 6% what a wonderful idea this will be. 

Protesters Shut Down Miami Beach

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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Meat Balls

With Arroz Con Gandules and salad

Awesome stuff at Azucar Sandwich Shop,

 on 50th St. south of Causeway Blvd. in Tampa

Local Hero Kristina Buhrman

DINO Mary Landrieu Defeated

If we want a Republican 

we will vote for one.

Join the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party.

Check out one of our leaders once in a lifetime speech.

Florida GOP Reaching Out To Hispanics

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi 

Announced late Friday that the Sunshine State would join a federal lawsuit to block President Obama’s executive action sparing as many as 5 million illegal immigrants from deportation. 

here
http://pambondi.info

Adopt a Dolphin

Dolphins continue to face threats to their survival. Dolphins are susceptible to toxins and pollution, so oil spills are especially dangerous to their health. Dangerous fishing practices can entangle dolphin in fishing gear. here

Federal Court Smacks Down Scott And Bondi

For the fourth time

A federal court has struck down a 

2011 law that mandates a drug test for welfare applicants in Florida.

Florida Attorney General 
Pam Bondi’s 

motion asking the court to not lift the stay of a previous court ruling that would allow gay marriages 

in the state. Denied

here 

Protesters in Tampa

"Sometimes you have to break the rules to get your message heard. There is a racist system in America, and it needs to be addressed immediately," said protest organizer Marisol Marquez. here

Bernie Sander: Liberal Agenda For America (Must See Video)

1. Rebuilding Our Roads

2. Reversing Climate Change

3. Creating Jobs

4. Protecting Unions

5. Raising the Wage

6. Pay Equity

7.Making Trade Work for Workers

8. Cutting College Costs

9. Breaking Up Big Banks

10. Bringing Health Care to All

11. Ending Poverty

12. Stopping Tax Dodging Corporations

This is why we are Liberal,  

If you really love America, here is your chance.

GOP Reaching Out To Hispanics Gets Personal

Republican legislation denouncing President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration was approved 219-197. The bill was sponsored by Florida GOP Ted Yoho.

Rep. Xavier Becerra, the highest ranking Hispanic Democrat in the House, said the bill is no longer "symbolic, this is real ... for me as a son of immigrants, this is not symbolic. It's personal."

here 

The Centre for Girls in Tampa needs our help!

The Centre for Girls 2014 Holiday Drive! 

We understand that fostering the arts is a fundamental part of a well-rounded education. We are asking for contributions to cover items like canvases, paint brushes, paint, clay and supplemental tools.  As a special gift for your $25 donation, you'll receive a one-of-a-kind  ornament made by one of our resident artist. here 

Florida GOP Ted Yoho Wasting Our Time And Money

The GOP controlled House this afternoon passed a symbolic bill condemning President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration. 
The bill was authored by Florida Rep. 

Ted Yoho of Gainesville 

and passed on a largely party line vote, 219-197. 

Two South Florida Republicans, Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen were among the seven Republicans to vote against the legislation. here

Great Job Ms. Ros-Lehtinen and Mr.  Diaz-Balart 

Dems Rule In St.Pete

Pinellas Democrats for the first time in decades hold a majority of county commission seats as well as the mayor's office in 
St. Petersburg. here

Hillsborough County Corporate Welfare King Ken Hagan

Local Corporate Welfare King Ken Hagan 

and his colleagues are giving 

Good Films Ltd, 

producers of the film The Infiltrator $250,000 to film a few exterior shots in Tampa.

“If we had more incentives, Hillsborough County would have scored the production of nearly the entire film,” Hagan recalled wistfully today.

here

Check out more of Mr. Hagan's giveaways here

Take the Tour de Clay and Support WMNF!

You are invited to the 7th annual Tour de Clay of Tampa Bay. Studio tours and sales will take place on Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th and help benefit your community radio station, WMNF! Five different studios are participating and supporting your station.

1. Pottery Boys - 30 Bogie Lane, Palm Harbor

2. Clay & Paper Studio - 110 Peterson Lane, Palm Harbor

3. Hidden Lake Pottery - 16705 Hutchison Road, Odessa
4. Wellman & Welsch Pottery - 17202 Whirley Road, Lutz
5. San Antonio Pottery - 11903 Curley St., San Antonio

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the NEIL ROGERS Audio Restoration Project

NeilRogers.org is the work of a collection of fans dedicated to preserving the memory of radio's Neil Rogers. Our primary goal is locating and sharing audio files. If you have audio from Neil Rogers  we'd love to add it to our collection. here

Tampa Tribune Publishing Koch Brother Propaganda

The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers (Tampa Tribune) throughout the country are throwing their support behind the Koch brothers’ campaign against wind energy, publishing Op-Eds that blast federal wind credits without revealing the authors’ financial ties to the oil industry. here

11th Circuit Court of Appeals: NO To Florida GOP

we got big wins from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in two of our key cases – one challenging Florida’s ban on marriages for same-sex couples, and the other challenging Florida’s law mandating that people who apply for government assistance must submit to
suspicionless urinalysis.

Pledge to stand at the goal line with us to defend freedom in Florida. We know that defending freedom is going to be a challenge in the future, but we’ve seen this before, we’ve overcome it, and we have a plan to do it again.

That plan involves you. The ACLU of Florida is where Floridians who care about civil liberties come together to defend them. That defense is only as strong as the people who 
step up to be a part of it.

Sign the pledge to say, “I stand for freedom in Florida!”

here

Booze On The Streets In Ybor City

Downtown Tampa is doing it here

St. Pete is thinking about it. here

Why not Ybor?

Shut It Down Tampa

Dec. 5 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Groups from around the Tampa Bay area will meet at Curtis Hixon Park to Demand:

Justice for Mike Brown

info 

Global Tourism Final Project: Ybor City's History and Tourism

The Wall Street wing of the Democratic party

Last week, while many Americans were sitting down for a Thanksgiving meal with family, Senate Democrats were preparing a deal with

GOP that would have given permanent tax breaks to big businesses while doing nothing for working families. here

Daniel Pantaleo Goes Free

Protests in NYC grow 

 after grand jury decision's 

not to indict Daniel Pantaleo here

Safety Harbor Looking For Candidates

Candidates must be registered voters who have lived in Safety Harbor at least a year. Qualifying lasts from 

noon Dec. 29 to noon Jan. 6. here

The Sunshine State Bans Solar Energy

Florida 
right-wing 
state regulators
launched an attack against solar energy , when they approved proposals to slash the state's energy efficiency goals by over 90 percent and terminate solar rebate programs 

by the end of 2015. here

Thank You Mrs. Helen Gordon Davis

Youth at the Centre for Girls in Tampa express their gratitude to Helen Gordon Davis, Founder of the Centre for Women for all she has done for women and girls!

Visit them here