Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Tampa’s good ‘ol boy network
Six of the seven candidates haven’t offered anything new or inspirational -- only Topher Morrison, owner of a small business and political neophyte, touts unique innovation and total inclusiveness. Sadly, he is a long shot to make the anticipated two-person runoff despite energizing the youth vote.
The remaining aspirants are intent on perpetuating Tampa’s good ‘ol boy network that chains Tampa to third-rate status among the country’s big cities.
These candidates include a legacy candidate, two city council members with notably unremarkable records, an out-of-touch billionaire who hasn’t grasped the issues but is convinced he can buy the office, a former county commissioner with a checkered record whose rhetoric exceeds his accomplishments, and a former police chief who was castigated by the Department of Justice for racial profiling. MORE
Monday, February 25, 2019
22% of Tampeños Rule Tampa
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Early voting starts today.
Election day is March 5.
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Letter From Rob Lorei
Hi Everyone!
As some of you know I was fired from my WMNF Radio job last Monday and given 15 minutes to leave the place I’ve worked at since June 1978. There are no words to describe the feeling of being suddenly let go from the place I’ve dedicated my life to.
As some of you know I was fired from my WMNF Radio job last Monday and given 15 minutes to leave the place I’ve worked at since June 1978. There are no words to describe the feeling of being suddenly let go from the place I’ve dedicated my life to.
In the last five days I’ve been busy meeting and talking with hundreds of people who think the firing was wrong. Thanks to those friends, journalists, mayors, PBS CEOs, activists, politicians and listeners who have helped me get through this!
Yesterday I filed the first step in my appeal to get my job back. The ultimate decision about whether this termination was justified is up to the radio station’s board of directors. The fifteen member board will soon decide my fate by simple majority vote. I hope that if you are concerned about the firing that you will write our board president and ask him to share your message with all 15 board members.
We all want the station to survive this crisis and eventually become stronger. We are all better off with WMNF than without it. So please be civil in your interactions. My heroes include MLK and Ghandi who were peaceful, non-violent and persistent. That’s the way I hope we’ll all behave as we work to resolve this awful situation.
Rob Lorei
John Godwin's Plan to Make Tampa More Affordable
We will solidify the growth we’ve experienced and make sure it
continues, while also making sure that growth benefits current Tampa
residents, rather than
displaces them. HERE
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Florida GOP Matt Gaetz lusting after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has been slammed by a Florida reporter for his weird lusting after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. While Gaetz has offered his fair share of baseless criticism like other Republicans, what sets Gaetz apart are his creepy innuendos and constant comments about how attractive she is. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.
Our Revolution - Tampa Bay
Reorganizing and Re-invigorating the Our Revolution chapter
for Tampa Bay.
for Tampa Bay.
Join us with your ideas, interests and focus areas for 2019
and beyond!
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and beyond!
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2.25.2019 6:30 PM
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Library - Ybor City
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Pat Kemp on Ed Turanchik
Long-standing commitment to the environment and transportation. Pat Kemp emphatically supports Ed. They have worked side-by-side on our cities most important projects. From establishing the high-speed ferry to preserving environmental lands.
Friday, February 22, 2019
Tampa Bay Indymedia
Publishes independent news and analyses.
No advertising revenue.
(Bay Post Internet On-Line)
Published by Dr. Gene Webb, a retired 28-year employee of the City of St. Petersburg.
Published by Tampa Tea Party leader
Sharon Calvert and others.
Published by indepedent left-leaning
journalist Jim Bleyer.
Topher Morrison Connecting with Younger Tampa Voters
In a Tampa mayoral campaign noted for its bland, good ‘ol boy gentility, political neophyte Topher Morrison has injected vitality into the race—directly challenging opponents, attracting a cadré of dedicated workers, and most importantly, energizing a key electoral demographic. MORE
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Bring Rob Lorei back to WMNF
Fire Craig Kopp!
Rob Lorei has been a pillar of WMNF since its founding. His shows and interviews are loved by thousands of people in the Tampa Bay area.
This decision to fire him is not supported by the community.
We ask the Board of Directors and Craig to reinstate Rob as the news director or bring him back in some capacity to continue his show.
The show of support for Rob has been great. In about a day we already have almost a thousand signatures.
Support this petition
Support this petition
'Not Here, Not Now, Not Everglades
Environmentalist supporters held signs in Everglades Holiday Park, to join with local lawmakers in opposing the Kanter Real Estate LLC oil drilling permit in the wetlands. HERE
US media passes over in silence Trump’s fascistic diatribe in Miami
The US corporate media has passed over in near silence the fascistic content of a speech delivered to a chanting audience of right-wing Venezuelan and Cuban exiles along with right-wing Republican operatives at Florida International University in Miami Monday night.
HERE
HERE
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
They gave Rob Lorei 15 minutes to leave the building
“Their (news) release tried to make it seem like we parted ways or something, but he fired me. He gave me 15 minutes to leave the building. That’s not a very nice way to end 40 years at the station.” HERE
Monday, February 18, 2019
Dems Aim Knives at Each Other in ‘Non-Partisan’ Tampa Races
Candidates for Tampa mayor have been so excruciatingly bland during the runup to the Mar. 5 primary that the campaign has been dubbed “The Big Yawn” by locals.
Not to worry. The fervor expected to be epitomized by the seven mayoral hopefuls has shifted to their supporters. The sniping, which touched on what constitutes “progressive,” gender preference, and defamation, all emanates from the Democrat playpen.
The latest dustup pits Jessica Vaughn, President of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay, against Bryan Farris, a veteran political operative with a nebulous political philosophy. The war played out
on social media. MORE
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