Thursday, April 7, 2016

94,000 People Demand That Debbie Wasserman Schultz Resign As DNC Chair

Highlights
Her significant support from corporate donorsblocking the SEC and IRS from disclosing corporate political spending, opposing a medical marijuana ballot measure that got 58 percent of the vote in Florida, preventing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from regulating discrimination in auto lending and opposing their rules, cracking down on payday lending and supporting “fast track” authority for trade deals like the Trans-Pacific Partnership. here

Broward County is Florida's most liberal county and that is where most of Wasserman Schultz’s district resides. 

Tres Smith of Ruskin

He is currently riding his bicycle cross country. Check out his story in The Tampa Tribune here
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Smith is blogging about his 3,000-mile bicycle journey 
at the site his wife, Mariella, created called
Tres Goes Biking.

81.3% of Floridians

Are concerned about climate change, according to a new 
St. Leo University poll. 
Florida GOP has been reluctant to discuss climate change. Efforts by local governments in South Florida to plan for
 sea-level rise and climate change have drawn national media attention. The study results found that Miami Beach flooding grew significantly after 2006. The increased flooding coincides with accelerated sea level rise. here
Miami Republicans beware, once the Atlantic takes Miami Beach it will be coming after you!
Check out what this blog might look like in 2073. here

Tampa Republicans Backroom Forum

“I have two orders of mushroom egg rolls?”
Tampa GOP held a candidates forum at a South Tampa eatery on Monday night. The forum was held in a very small backroom at Square One Burgers, and was sponsored by the Tampa Republican Women Federated and Tampa Republican Club. The candidates had at times to speak over waitresses who walked in between them calling out, “I have two orders of mushroom egg rolls?” here

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Lady At The Starbucks in Gainesville

Tampa Buy CSX Tracks

The hell with the rest of Hillsborough County! here
Somebody buy some trains 
Here is one  Reduced to $90,000
 "if Valrico, Riverview and Sun City Center 
want to get around they can drive!" The Urban Core

Feds Open Civil Rights Investigation Into Pinellas Schools

The U.S. Department of Education on Monday opened a civil rights investigation into whether the Pinellas County School District systematically discriminates against black children. here

Activists Confront Florida Frackers In Ft. Myers

On April 2, activists confronted several prominent climate change denial and 
pro-fracking organizations at a 
“Free Market Environmentalism” 
conference at Florida Gulf Coast 
University in Ft. Myers. here
The keynote speech was entitled. Friends Don’t Let Friends Ban Fracking. The conference was sponsored by the Koch Brothers.

Between Death and Life: Why Communication Matters When It Comes to Social Justice"

4.8 - 2PM
Hosted by 
USF Office of Community Engagement & Partnerships
Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library - Tampa

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

WMNF Rewards The Merchants Of Ybor

Saturday, April 30
The 35th Annual WMNF Tropical Heatwave
The Ritz
The Tropical Breeze Stage
The Italian Club
 Crowbar
 Tequilas
 New World Brewery
 Joffrey’s Coffee 
 Cigar City Cider
First Chance Last Chance Bar
info
Lets do the same thing on Halloween. here 
Sorry Cuban Club.

Fight For 15 And HOPE In Tampa





Pat Kemp

"This is what democracy looks like! Nadia Morley, our new Child Care Fight For 15 spokesperson gave a speech before over a thousand supporters of Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality, HOPE's Nehemiah Action this evening!" Ashley Whitney
                                                                           Great pics Ms. Whitney!

Marco Rubio Holding The Line

Rubio recently suggested said he was open to meeting with President Obama's Supreme Court nominee but now says he will not, underscoring the pressure Republicans are under to hold the line. here

Anti-Regulation Governor Rick Scott

Except when it involves The Citrus Taliban 
Scott loves to say we need less government regulation — and less government intrusion — in our lives. That is his mantra. Yet there he was recently, signing a bill into law that imposes dramatic new regulations over abortion clinics and likely will intrude on women's abilities to find a provider. here

Iceland Photographer Henthorne In Tampa

                April 14 at 5 PM
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
info

Monday, April 4, 2016

Local Musicians: Marie Tess

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Sweet and Sour Chicken
With Soup At China Wok in Spring Hill
Visit them here

Rick Scott's Office of Piss Poor Propaganda

Now Is the Time For a Revolution
We need to start a peaceful revolution in our country by electing a president who knows why our country was created, who believes that American freedom and beliefs are exceptional, and who understands WHY capitalism has done more to eliminate poverty than any government program. I have already announced my support for Donald Trump in this presidential election. here

Please Support this Activist/Preacher/Organizer

I am asking for people to committ to ongoing support for the work I do with Activism, Community Organizing, Homeless/Poor Outreach. This is going to my personal support, I am trying to raise $900 a month, including support of the Revolutionary Road Radio show, and as an activist/organizer. Have never appealed like this before and really could use your monthly support. Any amount per month would help. Please tell your friends. 
Your help is needed. I 
can be reached at 727 278 1547 
or bruce@stpeteprogressives.org. 
Never asked for help in this way before. No longer have funding and want to continue this work, but need your help. This urgent as we have many outreaches, organizing efforts in the works. Checks can be made to the Refuge for my support and sent to 3705 58th Ave. north, St. Petersburg, Florida. If you want to give direct help for expenses, please contact me. info