The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Roe V. Wade decision turned 48 Friday. But reproductive rights advocates are still fighting to protect women’s right to choose. LISTEN: As they’ve done for more than two decades, members of the Pinellas County National Organization of Women – and more recently Progress Florida – gathered in downtown St. Petersburg… Read more »
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“Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and Social Justice” on Morning Energy
For decades the fight for civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice have been a mission for many individuals and groups around the world. This fight has resulted in many deaths as well as many victories. In the United States, some of the most important civil liberties and civil rights are guaranteed by the “United… Read more »

Congress votes to impeach Donald Trump for inciting insurrection
The U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump Wednesday on the single article of “incitement of insurrection.” Here are the speeches of two Democratic members of Congress before they voted to impeach. Kathy Castor (D-FL) – “Thank you Mr. Speaker. “I rise today to urge the impeachment of Donald Trump. Because the attack on… Read more »

Task force unveils action plan to get COVID-19 vaccine to minority communities
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Statewide Coronavirus Vaccination Community Education and Engagement Taskforce unveiled its 10-point plan Wednesday. It aims to get more COVID-19 vaccine to Florida’s minority communities. The Task Force announced the plan during a morning Zoom meeting. LISTEN: Task Force Chair Reverend RB Holmes said in the week… Read more »

Tampa study aims to prepare city for 8 feet of sea-level rise in 80 years
On Tuesday, the City of Tampa gave an update to an ongoing study looking at the impact of sea-level rise in the region. The City expects up to 8 feet of sea-level rise by the year 2100 and hopes to shape regulations and policy to be ready for it. LISTEN: For engineers and planners the… Read more »

Nikki Fried, Manny Diaz condemn Florida AG Ashley Moody’s involvement in group that sent calls asking people to march on Capitol
Florida’s Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody once served on the board of an organization that sent robocalls asking people to march on the Capitol building last week. Moody is now among many elected officials receiving backlash for supporting rhetoric and rallies that culminated in last week’s domestic terror attack in Washington. LISTEN: The call The… Read more »

Video: Arnold Schwarzenegger criticizes Donald Trump for inciting mob attack on Capitol
Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released a video criticizing outgoing President Trump for inciting his violent supporters’ attack on the U.S. Capitol. Watch the video:

Hillsborough resumes vaccinations for people aged 65+ starting Wednesday
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Hillsborough County announced Monday that it will resume coronavirus vaccinations for people aged 65 and older starting this Wednesday. It says it has 9,000 doses to distribute this week. Appointments are required and they will be taken beginning Tuesday, staggered by age group. The number to call… Read more »

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Who Stormed The Capitol Building?
When the results for the 2020 Presidential election were finally announced we here at Life Elsewhere were relieved yet hesitant to announce that Donald John Trump would not feature in yet another of our shows. For well over four years we have interviewed many authors, discussed with professors, experts, and pundits the phenomena of Trump…. Read more »

Development on 74-acres of land along Anclote River could come down to roads
Roads. Where the proposed Anclote Harbor residential community is going, it might need roads. LISTEN: The Tarpon Springs City Commission again postponed a vote to rezone 74-acres of land along the Anclote River after more than eight hours of public hearing. Traffic safety and environmental factors have emerged as concerns. Developer the Morgan Group and… Read more »

Go progressive like Georgia or keep center? Florida Dems choose new leader Saturday
UPDATE, On Friday 8 January Wes Hodge dropped out and endorsed Cynthia Chestnut. After being trounced by Republicans in recent elections, the Florida Democratic Party will vote to choose its new leader Saturday. Candidates met in a virtual forum Thursday, presenting the party with a challenge – continue a centrist path or follow the progressive… Read more »

Radioactivity Wednesday: Media analyst Jeff Cohen on the Georgia Senate race; what’s possible under President Biden and the rise of the far right in the US
January 6, 2021 Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. After what is likely a huge democratic win in the two US Senate runoff races in Georgia….. and the session of Congress today designed to count the Electoral College votes to make Joe Biden president….. and the right wing protests today where Proud Boys,… Read more »

Task force forms to get COVID-19 vaccines to minority communities
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A task force of faith-based organizations in black and minority communities has formed to help educate and combat misinformation about a COVID-19 vaccine. The group aims to help get the vaccine to at least 60 percent of Florida’s minority community. LISTEN: Vaccination throughout Florida has been a… Read more »

Congress is meeting to count, not certify votes Wednesday
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives will meet Wednesday for one of the final constitutional acts confirming the results of Joe Biden’s presidential victory. But Congress does not certify those results as some have said. The meeting is a count and recitation of votes already certified by individual states. LISTEN: The rules for Wednesday’s… Read more »