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Voting Rights

The Many Ways Florida Makes It Harder to Participate In Democracy

Florida makes It harder to participate in democracy with more restrictive voting laws on registration, Vote By Mail, and amending the State constitution.

The Scoop: Wed. May 14, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The cost of living tops $100,000 for many Pinellas and Sarasota families in Tampa Bay.

The Scoop: Fri. May 9, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Advocacy groups push back on Governor Ron DeSantis' attempts to make it harder for citizen campaigns to change the Florida constitution.

State of immigration and citizenship

Attorney Danielle Hernandez, Esq (center) at WMNF on Sunday Forum. From the Left: Patro Mabili, Annie Miles, Hernandez, host Walter L Smith II and Keto Nord, the photo guy

Black women suffrage, march mobilization

Voting was a right limited to men or property owners before the passage of the 19th amendment to the U.S. constitution in 1920. States’ rights was invoked as a way of preserving white supremacy in...

The Florida Supreme Court will hear a case on felon voter fraud

The Florida Supreme Court will take up an appeal by a convicted felon who was accused of registering and voting when they were ineligible.

Will The World Come To An End?

Moments after Steve Kornacki paused slightly then continued reeling off percentages in whatever county in whichever swing state had just committed to Trump my iPhone and media feeds started going berserk. “We are doomed!” screamed...

Fascist violence and the truth laid bare

Commemorative in Ocoee, FL marking racist election day violence in 1920. On the eve of the 2024 elections pro-democracy forces are battling the forces of totalitarianism.
A white barrier stands in a grassy field that says "We The People" and "Vote."

The fight over alleged felon voter fraud goes to the Florida Supreme Court

The legal dispute stems from when Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials targeted alleged voter fraud by convicted felons.

Help, hope and vote

Help for the community gem, the Dr. Walter L Smith Library which suffered roof damage in hurricane Milton.
Teresa Potter, president of the Hillsborough/Pasco League of Women Voters

A look at the six constitutional amendments on the Florida general election ballot

If you’ve been watching television lately chances are good you’ve seen ads for and against a couple of constitutional amendments on the upcoming general election ballot. There’s Amendment 3, which would legalize the possession of...
Vote By Mail sign, Florida

An advocacy group files a lawsuit against Florida’s voter registration verification

A non-profit advocacy group is challenging Florida’s process of verifying voter registration applications, alleging it violates federal laws.
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