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Florida Phoenix
- Where is the common ground for abortion-rights opponents and supporters?
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Editor’s note: This story is the second in a series about a group of people from Wisconsin trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide. Their larger goal is to find common ground on one of the most divisive issues in America. MADISON, Wis. — For the The post Where is the common ground for abortion-rights opponents and supporters? appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
- Eyewitness to kidnapping of Emmett Till hasn’t closed his eyes to quest for racial justice
Quality Journalism for Critical Times LAWRENCE, Kansas — Black teenagers Wheeler Parker and Emmett Till were on vacation from Chicago when they stepped into the white-owned Mississippi Delta grocery store operated by Roy and Carolyn Bryant to buy candy in the summer of 1955. In a region saturated with influences of the Ku Klux Klan and in rural towns organized The post Eyewitness to kidnapping of Emmett Till hasn’t closed his eyes to quest for racial justice appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
- U.S. House GOP bars earmarks for certain non-profits, after controversy over LGBTQ projects
Quality Journalism for Critical Times WASHINGTON — U.S. House lawmakers will no longer be able to request earmarked funding for some nonprofits under a change in eligibility made by the Republican chairman of the Appropriations Committee on Thursday. The alteration is related to an uproar during last year’s annual government funding process, when House Republicans, who are in the majority, The post U.S. House GOP bars earmarks for certain non-profits, after controversy over LGBTQ projects appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
- Floridians mourn both Bob Graham and a kinder era in state politics
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Florida bade farewell Friday to Bob Graham during a public memorial at Florida’s Old Capitol, with hundreds of people filing up to the second-floor rotunda where Graham lay in state and sharing memories with his family and friends. Among the mourners was Graham’s wife, Adele, his daughters, Gwen (a former congresswoman), Cissy, Suzanne, and Kendall, The post Floridians mourn both Bob Graham and a kinder era in state politics appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
- 13 Florida candidates file to run for U.S. Senate nomination
Quality Journalism for Critical Times There are 13 Floridians vying to win the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Republican incumbent Rick Scott. That’s after the qualifying period for all federal candidates, which ended Friday at noon. Leading the pack is Scott, who narrowly won the seat six years ago against then 18-year Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson. He will face The post 13 Florida candidates file to run for U.S. Senate nomination appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
WMNF Tampa
- Tampa folk singer mixes genres and breaks norms
Listen: Intro Song: Jasmine Air, Noan Partly Amidst Beyonce’s genre-defying release of her new album last month, there’s a local Tampa folk artist also mixing genres and breaking expected norms. Oklahoma-raised, Florida-based musician Noan Partly doesn’t like to put her music in a box. “People want to name things to feel like they understand it,… The post Tampa folk singer mixes genres and breaks norms appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
- Addressing Environmental Urgency on Earth Day with Dr. Fred Harvey
In this episode of "The Healthy Steps Show" on WMNF Tampa, Dr. Fred Harvey discusses the urgent issues surrounding Earth Day, focusing on the environmental and health impacts of climate change. The episode highlights the significant shift in public perception towards recognizing climate change as a critical concern, spurred by increasing awareness and the alarming frequency of extreme weather events. Dr. Harvey underscores the role of human activities in exacerbating ecological disruptions and advocates for substantial action against corporate-driven environmental degradation. Throughout the show, callers contribute diverse perspectives on global responsibility, personal environmental initiatives, and the direct effects of climate change on daily life, emphasizing a communal call to action to preserve health and environmental integrity. The post Addressing Environmental Urgency on Earth Day with Dr. Fred Harvey appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
- Florida Supreme Court justices are urged to weigh environmental funding
Environmental groups Thursday urged the Florida Supreme Court to take up a long-running legal battle over state conservation funding. The post Florida Supreme Court justices are urged to weigh environmental funding appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
- City of Clearwater celebrates Arbor Day
The City of Clearwater is giving out free trees to residents tomorrow, this is in celebration of Arbor Day. The post City of Clearwater celebrates Arbor Day appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
- Florida seeks a stay in its wetlands permitting fight
Florida has asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a district judge’s ruling about wetlands permitting authority. The post Florida seeks a stay in its wetlands permitting fight appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
