Saturday, July 2, 2016
Free Bilal Kayed Tampa Week Of Action!
Local Treasure Joe Redner
Redner said he is running (again) because,
"I just think I can have an impact on what's going on in the state of Florida. It upsets me. I think people aren't getting a fair shake."
The District 18 campaign will pit Redner against Republican Dana Young of Tampa. here
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If there is anyway we can help you, please let us know!
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan On The Florida GOP
Marco Rubio, the senator from Florida, walked on our blood-stained streets with people from the Hispanic community. And he went right back to Washington – one of the few times he actually showed up for work – and voted against sensible gun legislation.’
‘If this doesn’t change your heart?’
Sheehan further blasted Rubio, a failed candidate for president, by adding: ‘There were people from [Rubio’s] office – it was [a staffer’s] hair stylist who got shot and killed. This was a personal connection people from his office had with these young people. And he still couldn’t find it in his heart to do the right thing.’
Sheehan is no less happy with Florida’s Republican Governor Rick Scott who has not been supportive of LGBTI equality for the most part.
‘My governor couldn’t say the word “gay” until he was called out on it.’
Sheehan said of all Republicans:
‘I’ve called a lot of them out on it.
‘I’ve called a lot of them out on it.
“How dare you come here to my city – our city – and stand in front of the microphone and take up space….You loaded those bullets with hatred, as far as I’m concerned.” here
Shit In The Water At Davis Islands Beach
A Health Advisory has been issued for Davis Islands Beach based on the criteria for enterococci bacteria recommended by the EPA. Samples taken on Monday showed the growth of enterococci bacteria. The beach will be re-sampled, next Monday, July 4th 2016. here
Give Hillsborough County Teachers A Raise
Back at the bargaining table, the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association is again asking for higher pay for 20,000 employees, including more than 14,000 teachers. here
Friday, July 1, 2016
Statement From Our Leader Susan Smith
Today the Democratic Progressive Caucus is joining the Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence in calling for a special legislative session to consider an assault weapons ban as well as expanded background checks for gun purchases. It's time to end the NRA's stranglehold on gun policy and to make these sensible changes to our laws.
Last month's mass shooting in Orlando should have been a wake up call for Governor Scott, Attorney General Bondi, Speaker of the House Crisafulli and Senate President Gardner. A special session is needed immediately to address the proliferation of military assault weapons and the ease with which they're purchased. Our safety is in the hands of these leaders, and they are ignoring the obvious dangers of today's gun culture while serving the interests of the National Rifle Association and weapons manufacturers.
Since the founding of our caucus, gun safety has been one of our top legislative priorities. Three years ago, we called on the Florida Legislature to revisit the Stand Your Ground law in a special session. Our calls were ignored. It is our hope that the slaughter in Orlando will finally force our leaders to put safety ahead of the interests of the gun lobby by calling a special session now.
We also urge voters to look at the records of candidates before casting their ballots this fall. Check campaign donations and NRA ratings to see which candidates care about you and your community, then please vote accordingly. here
Rick Scott Blames Obama For A Crisis The Florida GOP Created
Rick Scott took another cheap shot at the White House this week for a crisis he and his party had a big hand in creating. He declared a state of emergency for Martin and St. Lucie counties after a massive algae bloom in the St. Lucie River prompted beach closings on the Atlantic Coast. Scott, predictably, blamed President Barack Obama for not investing enough in flood control in
southeast Florida.
southeast Florida.
This from a governor who for years fought the federal government over water cleanup efforts and who collects huge sums from big polluters in the Everglades to push his political agenda. here
WE FIGHT BACK: Nationwide Class-Action filed Against Democratic Party and Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Guccifer 2.0 documents purportedly taken from the DNC’s own computer network.” The Guccifer 2.0documents include internal memos in which the DNC broke legally binding neutrality agreements in the Democratic primaries by strategizing to make Hillary Clinton the nominee before a single vote was cast. here
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