Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 2 PM
Brandon Ravens Field INFO
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Justice for Josiah Pinner: Community Control of the Police Now in Ybor City
Photo Credit: David Coleman
Poll Tax on Florida Voters
The Constitution says wealth barriers cannot be allowed to disenfranchise voters. But the court is letting Republicans keep a voter paywall
in place.
in place.
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Members of the US Supreme Court need to familiarize themselves with the Constitution of the United States. HERE
Wrong Guy Marco Rubio
Rubio posted a brief tribute to the late civil rights icon John Lewis on Twitter Saturday—but he used a photo of the wrong colleague and activist. Rubio chose a photo of himself with the late Maryland congressman and civil rights advocate Elijah Cummings. HERE
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"This, arguably, wasn't even the worst part of it. The worst part was an extreme right gusano ideologue who spends very waking moment blocking progress and supporting an anti-poor, anti-people of color, pro-imperialist agenda would actually have the gall ton tweet "in honor of" someone whose shoes he's not qualified
to shine." Marc Rodrigues
to shine." Marc Rodrigues
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Civil Rights Freedom Fighter John Lewis RIP
He was the first person to be attacked by the police when the civil rights freedom marchers came over the bridge in Selma, Alabama 50 years ago, and yet even then, Lewis knew how to love and forgive his attackers.
Charles Booker: The Left On The Move
Friday, July 17, 2020
Kevin Beckner Before It Was Popular
For the role of Hillsborough Clerk of Court, I fully endorse Kevin Beckner. Kevin was a trailblazer of human rights long before it was popular, serving as an openly gay county commissioner in Hillsborough, he pushed for LGBTQ rights to be part of the County's protected classes long ago. I am most interested in Kevin's priorities (priorities are noticably absent on other clerk
candidates websites):
Equal Access to the Justice System
In partnership with the Hillsborough County Bar Association, I will establish a Self-Help Center to provide high-quality legal assistance at an affordable price. Income should not be a barrier to receiving equal access to the justice system.
I will also expand offices and community outreach in underserved and minority neighborhoods.
I will also expand offices and community outreach in underserved and minority neighborhoods.
Fairer Justice System
The Clerk of the Court is responsible for issuing summons to appear for jury duty.
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees an individual the right to a trial by an impartial jury. That requires the services of a large number of qualified and diverse jurists.
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees an individual the right to a trial by an impartial jury. That requires the services of a large number of qualified and diverse jurists.
Did you know the Clerk determines jury calls? I hadn't either.
While we have way further to go to an equitable (or an actual...) justice system, and it's not going to be solved within the Clerk office, it is important the right attitude is within the Clerk's office.
D'Angelo Angel
Jamaal Bowman: The Left On The Move
Jamaal Bowman, a progressive Middle School Principal has scored a stunning victory over Representative Eliot L. Engel of New York in a Democratic primary, beating back the efforts of the Democratic establishment to protect a
16-term incumbent.
16-term incumbent.
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Hillary Clinton, Andrew Cuomo, Nancy Pelosi,
James E. Clyburn and Hakeem Jeffries.
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Hillary Clinton, Andrew Cuomo, Nancy Pelosi,
James E. Clyburn and Hakeem Jeffries.
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The victory came with the help of an array of stars from the Democratic Party’s left wing, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. He was also backed by Justice Democrats, the influential left-wing group whose other endorsees include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and
Ayanna Pressley. HERE
Ayanna Pressley. HERE
Mr. Bowman bested Mr. Engel and two other Democratic challengers, embracing progressive plans like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All.
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"We rely on people like you - we don't accept money from Corporate PACs, Lobbyists, and the Fossil Fuel industry."
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HELP HIM HERE
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The Plot Against America: The GOP’s Plan to Suppress the Vote and Sabotage the Election
Blocking ballots, intimidating voters, spreading misinformation — undermining democracy is at the heart of Trump’s 2020 campaign. HERE
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The plan is to have no plan
To let daily deaths between one and three thousand become a normal thing, and then to create massive confusion about who is responsible— by telling the governors they’re in charge without doing what only the federal government can do, by fighting with the press when it shows up to be briefed, by fixing blame for the virus on China or some other foreign element, and by
“Flooding the zone with shit”
Steve Bannon’s phrase for overwhelming the system with disinformation, distraction, and denial, which boosts what economists call “search costs” for reliable intelligence. HERE
“Flooding the zone with shit”
Steve Bannon’s phrase for overwhelming the system with disinformation, distraction, and denial, which boosts what economists call “search costs” for reliable intelligence. HERE
Florida Teachers Are Updating Their Wills
Teachers began drafting their wills in anticipation of returning to class when school reopens
in Florida. HERE
in Florida. HERE
The Everglades Need Your Help
And they want to use Congress
to take more!
Alcee Hastings and Rick Scott, two Florida politicians in the pocket of Big Sugar, are trying to add language to the 2020 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to make Big Sugar’s cane fields the top priority for water flow. HERE
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Jacksonville, Florida in August
Republicans considering an outdoor stadium for Florida convention HERE
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Welcome to Florida you should
feel right at home here.
But please remember there is nothing for you in Tampa
Mayor of Hialeah Not Invited
“The mayor of Hialeah, the second-largest city in Miami-Dade County, said that he was denied entry to a roundtable that DeSantis held with several city mayors to discuss
the COVID-19 pandemic…
the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez said he didn’t receive an invitation, but Miami Mayor Francis Suarez informed him the roundtable was taking place. When Hernandez tried to walk in, he told the Miami Herald, a member of the governor’s staff told him he wasn’t invited and couldn’t enter….’If he’s got a personal issue with me, I don’t know,’ Hernandez said Tuesday. ‘It shows that he’s a spoiled child.’” HERE
Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez said he didn’t receive an invitation, but Miami Mayor Francis Suarez informed him the roundtable was taking place. When Hernandez tried to walk in, he told the Miami Herald, a member of the governor’s staff told him he wasn’t invited and couldn’t enter….’If he’s got a personal issue with me, I don’t know,’ Hernandez said Tuesday. ‘It shows that he’s a spoiled child.’” HERE
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Caitlin Johnstone: 2020 Is The Year The Unseen Becomes Seen
2020 is the year people began protesting police brutality, and police responded with ferocious and widespread acts of brutality.
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2020 is the year the most powerful government on earth responded to a pandemic virus with the largest upward transfer of wealth in history, leaving massive global corporations with record-high stocks while killing small businesses and throwing the rank-and-file public to the wolves. HERE
Suncoast NORML Racial Justice & Cannabis Prohibition
Join us on Thursday, July 30th at 7pm for a virtual panel discussion on the impact of cannabis prohibition and racial justice in America. From disparities in the criminal justice system to a lack of minority owned businesses in the legal cannabis markets, we will explore a range of topics with our expert panel. Registration is free however seats are limited. Sign up now!
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
John Kory of Tampa Blaming The Victim
Looks like he is a Dem.
Big fan of Ione Townsend
Visit him here if you want.
Rare courage from a political candidate!
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