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Abortion Rights
The role of Russia and China on the continent of Africa is discussed. The impact of christian right-wing groups on anti-LGBTQ+ laws and anti-abortion laws in African countries. Explorations in the undersea and outer space...
The Florida Supreme Court is hearing a case that challenges the state’s 15-week abortion ban, even though one justice may have a conflict of interest. One expert said nothing requires Justice Charles Canady to remove...
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, May 26, 2023
LISTEN HERE: National Hurricane Center monitoring potential tropical developments The National Hurricane Center forecasters are monitoring low pressure off the Southeast Coast for potential tropical developments. “Regardless if development, conditions over the peninsula will be...
Doctor says new DeSantis medical laws are ‘freedom for me not thee’
Dr. David Berger, a board-certified pediatrician and USF nursing professor, was a guest on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom where he discussed the politicization of healthcare decisions in Florida, from reproductive rights to medical...
Callers engaged on women’s reproductive rights and conservative religion’s role in law. There is a need to keep abortion safe and legal. Information regarding post-COVID-19 funeral homes assessment of how bad things really got during...
Reproduction rights group launches campaign to ensure constitutional right to abortion
Listen: Reproductive rights supporters launched a new campaign to pass a constitutional amendment in Florida to protect access to abortions. This comes after the governor signed a six-week abortion ban last month. Leaders from the...
Florida Democrats fight back after end of the legislative session
Hundreds of protesters marched in Tampa this Sunday to protest of some of the many controversial bills passed during the Florida legislative session. Many organizations are standing up against legislation that they say makes the...
Florida group campaigns for a constitutional amendment supporting abortion rights
Abortion rights supporters want to pass a constitutional amendment in Florida to protect reproductive rights after the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a law to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy,
Florida’s new 6-week abortion ban explained
The Florida House passed and Governor Ron DeSantis quietly signed a law that outlaws most abortions in Florida after six weeks.
Protecting Florida’s wild interior, plus pushing back on DeSantis with Andrew Warren and Nikki Fried
For the April 14 edition of “The Skinny” on WMNF 88.5-FM Tampa, the show welcomed Gil Smart, Policy Director for the nonprofit Friends of the Everglades, to talk about legislation with a prevailing party attorney...
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, April 14th, 2023
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, April 14th, 2023
Ron DeSantis signs a 6-week abortion ban into Florida law the same day it passed the state House
The Florida House passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks. Gov. RonDesantis signed it into law the same day.
