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elections
How St. Pete could play a role in overturning Citizens United
If the U.S. Supreme Court ever overturns its Citizens United decision it might be because of an ordinance that’s being considered by St. Petersburg; on Thursday afternoon the City heard about an ordinance that would limit...
Florida scientists want to educate Trump on climate
Twenty-six Florida scientists have written a letter to Donald Trump; they want to meet with the Republican presidential nominee to talk about the latest climate science and the threats expected because of a changing climate....
Consumer advocates slam David Jolly
A Pinellas County Congressional district could change parties after Election Day; Republican incumbent David Jolly faces an uphill battle in the newly redrawn district against Democrat Charlie Crist. The district now has more Democrats. Tuesday morning...
Dana Young’s no-show at debate a source of frustration
Tampa-area Democrats and two independent candidates for a State Senate seat continue to criticize the Republican in the race for being a no-show; Republican state Representative Dana Young skipped a Tiger Bay Club of Tampa...
Florida solar amendment could “completely negate” future solar proposals: tape
A newly unearthed audio tape is giving credence to the idea that the solar amendment on November’s ballot in Florida was designed to mislead voters and would “completely negate” future solar power initiatives. The left-leaning...
Radioactivity Tuesday offers up free airtime for political candidates of local and state elections.
By Rob Lorei As a public service—WMNF 88.5FM is offering free air time for political candidates this week. Beginning on Radioactivity Tuesday we’ll offer up to 90 seconds of free air time for a message recorded by...
Charlie Justice challenged by Mike Mikurak in Pinellas
Democratic Pinellas County Commissioner Charlie Justice is facing a challenge to his countywide seat from Republican Mike Mikurak; the two answered questions Thursday afternoon at a Suncoast Tiger Bay Club meeting in the Gateway area of...
Jill Stein says cabinet could include Richard Wolff or Medea Benjamin
In a C-SPAN interview Tuesday night Green Party Presidential nominee Jill Stein was asked to name some people who might make up her cabinet if she is elected president; her answer included some names like Code...
Women’s Show 9/29 – November 8th is Coming Soon!
Arnie Arneson, back by your request and Adele Stan, long-time favorite By Arlene Engelhardt November 8th is coming soon… Are you registered to vote?… Did you along with 84 million others watch the debate Monday...
Enthusiastic greeting for Green presidential nominee in Tampa
The Green Party’s presidential nominee told a raucous crowd of about 300 people packed into the Cuban Club ballroom in Ybor City Wednesday night that she hopes to be the choice of the millions of voters...
Debate This! on Life Elsewhere
The first Presidential debate between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump, scheduled for Monday, September 26th is being hailed as the biggest event since the invention of sliced bread. The audience could exceed 100 million people, according...
Florida voter turnout high for primary election
Polls closed at 7:00 p.m. in Tuesday’s primary election; and if early voting is any indication, turnout numbers should be up locally and across the state. The primary election still has a much lower turnout than...
