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Andrew Warren calls judicial consolidation “a naked power grab by Tallahassee and the Republican leadership”
Andrew Warren calls a plan to merge court circuits "a naked power grab by Tallahassee and the Republican leadership" in Florida.
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Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment to ensure abortion rights in Florida have totaled more than 621,000 valid petition signatures
Why are so many of us wrong about so much? From COVID-19 to climate change to the results of elections, millions of Americans believe things that are simply not true―and act based on these misperceptions....
The Scoop: Wed., November 29, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Felons’ voting rights Attorneys for the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and four individual plaintiffs last week filed a court document that challenges the way a 2018 constitutional amendment aimed at restoring felons’ voting rights has...
VP Who? Hollywood Vs China. Symphony Of Empathy.
At some point in 2024 Trump will have to reluctantly share the stage with the person he selects as his running mate for the general election. In normal times with conventional behavior a presidential candidate’s...
Attitudes on U.S. Economy and Democracy
Inflation is down but Americans are still gloomy over the economy. Also, some survey research studies find some people believe U.S. democracy may not survive another two decades. The community weigh-in on the direction and...
Lies, Conspiracies, Apocalypticism and Political Intimidation
The Community discussed the tendency in the U.S. to embrace apocalyptic thinking, conspiracy theories and the distrust of attempts to hold their leaders accountable. The founder and President of Public Religion Research Institute, Robert P....
Florida Republicans propose a bill allowing hand counting of ballots at election precincts
Two House Republicans on Tuesday filed a proposal that would allow hand counting of ballots at election precincts.
The Scoop: Tues., November 7, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Police seek witnesses Tampa Police released a video that shows several people they say may have been involved in the mass shooting in Ybor City. Police have charged one suspect. You can submit tips at...
A proposal to require a two-thirds vote to change the Florida Constitution is back for the 2024 legislative session.
Ahmed Baba On Trump – Four Years, Day By Day!
“Trump’s first major typo after winning the election was spelling Unprecedented incorrectly. He infamously tweeted “Unpresidented.” This typo is emblematic of his administration: An impulsive, unprepared, frantically thrown together group of characters with virtually no...
Rick Scott endorses Donald Trump over Ron DeSantis
Sen. Scott endorsed former President Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary, turning aside the bid of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration, county clerks of court and elections supervisors want a federal judge to toss out the lawsuit.
