Weekly Address: The End of Combat Operations in Iraq
Target Video - This weekend, Target customers fed up with Target's shameless attempt to buy an election in Minnesota took their message straight to their local store—but with a great creative twist!
Dylan Radigan Show - Jane Hamster Legalize Marijuana - I appeared on MSNBC a couple of weeks ago and said that what we were calling an immigration problem was really a drug cartel problem. The video surprisingly traveled all over the internet, so they asked me back to talk about it and let me give Dylan’s “daily rant.” It was fun.
Family Health Care - Free Family Health Fair on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 9
Bud Chiles Encouraged and Energized to Move Forward - August 8, 2010 - Every candidate is supposed to say that they’ll bring jobs to Florida. But the other candidates will spend their time in office appeasing the interest groups that got them there.
Judge takes Florida property tax measure off ballot - July 24, 2010 - A judge Friday removed from November's ballot a proposed constitutional amendment that would have given an extra property tax break to some homeowners, saying its ballot title and summary are misleading.
Aid for the long-term jobless - July 24, 2010 - Gov. Charlie Crist issued an executive order that allows Floridians who had exhausted 79 weeks of jobless benefits to be eligible for up to 20 more weeks.
Alan Grayson on Unemployment Bill
State's jobless may miss out on extended benefits - July 23, 2010 - The federal government on Thursday finalized an extension of unemployment benefits that will bring welcome relief to millions of the struggling jobless. But not, at least for now, if they live in the Sunshine State.
Agency's failures leave trail of trouble - July 20, 2010 - One of Miami's oldest social service agencies collapsed under the stewardship of County Commissioner Dorrin Rolle. Now critics ask: Who's being held accountable?
By the People - July 11, 2010 - A video by Carl Malamud making change to our Justice System. This is a 22 minute video that I think you should watch and support for change in our Justice System.
Metrorail to Broward `not an option' - July 10, 2010 - The plan to build an extension of Metrorail north to the Broward County line is likely dead due to lack of funds.
What Can We Do About Unemployment Benefits? - July 7, 2010 - My report on the Senate's failure to pass the latest version of the jobs/tax bill has generated more comments than I've seen in a long while. They concern one piece of the package — the extension of unemployment insurance benefits.
$2 million toxins cleanup to begin at Bicentennial Park - July 4, 2010 -
Work crews will clear the way for construction of downtown Miami's long-planned Museum Park this month, when they begin removing thousands of cubic yards of contaminated soil from the site of the old Bicentennial Park.
Listen All Y'all, It's a Republican Sabotage - July 1, 2010 - Tuesday morning on CNBC, the spazzy white guys in lower Manhattan were debating how the administration and Congress can best repair the economy, and mainly the jobless numbers. At one point, Rick Santelli, the hyperkinetic shoutcaster and instigator of the tea party movement, began to flail around, waving his arms above his head while yelling, "Stop spending! Stop spending! Stop spending!"
Ed Shultz on the Very "Bad Senate" or "Very Bad Republicans"
Top Miami-Dade police official Frank Vecin retires - June
24, 2010 -
A top county police official retired as investigations continue into an environmental fund he oversaw and his own private contracting business.
Audit: Moonlighting cops skirted rules - June 24, 2010 -
A draft investigative report details how top county officials earned more than $400,000 moonlighting in Panama -- violating county policy in the process.
Miami-Dade Transit to add, cut and extend some bus routes - June 19, 2010 - Under a new summer schedule, Miami-Dade Transit cuts some trips, restores others and adds an express bus line in Kendall that will offer free Wi-Fi on hybrid vehicles.
You're being lied to about Fair Districts - June 14, 2010 - Politics is full of lies. However, rarely is a lie so provably debunked as the one that opponents of Fair Districts are spreading
Corruprion in 2010 - May 28, 2010 - Will 2010 see a surge forward, or an easing back of corruption? There is unease about how much of the stimulus money might be corruptly misappropriated.
City of Miami spent its bonanza — and more - May24, 2010 - As revenue poured into the City of Miami during the boom years, it still couldn't keep up with soaring spending.
Post Editorial Board Interviews
Kendrick Meek
Kendrick Meek in Pamama City on Sunday - May 17, 2010
ImTapping your cell phone - June 29, 2009 - Imagine someone watching your every move, hearing everything you say and knowing where you are at every moment. If you have a cell phone, it could happen to you. 13 Investigates explains how your cell phone can be secretly hijacked and used against you - and how to protect yourself.
Miami Complaints Blog is a good place to start if you have something to say about the way the government is run.
Landlord/Tenant Laws
Check out my Blog about Landlord/Tenant issues. Learn about how the law is written and exactly how the laws works.
Things to Think About
Things to Think About are some videos that I think everyone should know and think about so you can make your own conclusion. Go here for the things that the American should not forget and let your representitives know what you think about their policies.
Here are Some More Important Websites
Here is where you can go for more organizations that will help inform you about what is going on in the State of Florida. You can also find some help here from different organizations throughout Florida.
Quote of the Year
The word 'politics' is derived from the word 'poly', meaning 'many', and the word 'ticks', meaning 'blood sucking parasites'.