Tag: Florida
The high cost of free speech on college campuses
Public universities carry a heavy burden in upholding free speech in this charged political environment.
KKK prison guards convicted for conspiring to kill black inmate after...
All three former guards are guilty of conspiracy to commit murder.
No charges against guards who killed inmate in scalding shower
This is just the latest of multiple investigations into allegations of prisoner abuse within Florida’s prison system.
Republicans responsible for voter suppression in 2016
With a Republican majority currently held in all three branches, there will most likely be a lot more barriers and restrictions in the times ahead.
5 big Wins, 2 big losses on key eco-ballot initiatives
An energy and big business-backed state constitutional amendment passed in Colorado, while a controversial carbon tax initiative in Washington went down to defeat.
How Gov. Scott Quietly Stole Florida’s Future
A decade ago Florida led the fight to reduce greenhouse emissions. Now the state is dealing with the debacle of inaction.
FDA Approves Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Combat Zika in Florida
The FDA said that its decision to approve Oxitec’s Florida field trials does not mean the GMO mosquitoes are approved for commercial use.
‘Guacamole-Thick’ Algae Takes Over Florida’s Atlantic Coast, 4 Counties Declare State...
For algal blooms in Martin County, Lake Erie and other parts of the country, the primary source of pollution is conventional agriculture.
Scott Brown Says Orlando Shooting Did Not Primarily Target Gay People
“I don’t identify the people who were murdered as from a particular class of people.”
Mass Shooting in Orlando Gay Nightclub
Details are still emerging in the horrific mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando, but here is what we know so far.
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
Supreme urgency tests Trump’s claim to immunity amid election countdown
Legal experts and democracy advocates push for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump’s immunity claims, highlighting potential consequences for presidential accountability.