Tag Archives: Florida

Open Thread | The GOP WANTS to Destroy the US Economy

Posted on May 19, 2023 by rikyrah

I am going to expand my original.thoughts on this situation. I originally believed that the GOP thought that they would just arrest hords of the Undocumented and throw them in the for-profit prisons, which have seen their population decline. They … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Attack on Education in Florida….as They Try To Install Fascism

Posted on February 23, 2023 by rikyrah

In case you didn’t know… I don’t know if you know what’s been going on in Florida. Their Governor has chosen to go full-on fascist. There is the full-blown attack on education. The banning of books. The attack on the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Running Down the Hypocrisy in Florida

Posted on October 4, 2022 by rikyrah

Hurricane Ian laid waste to pretty much the entire State of Florida. The hypocrisy of the Republican elected officials😠😠😠 And, while we are looking at the hypocrisy, please explain how FAIR ELECTIONS CAN BE HELD IN FLORIDA IN NOVEMBER, which … Continue reading →

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President Obama Delivers Remarks on Orlando Massacre

Posted on June 12, 2016 by rikyrah

Transcript of President Obama’ remarks: Today, as Americans, we grieve the brutal murder — a horrific massacre — of dozens of innocent people. We pray for their families, who are grasping for answers with broken hearts. We stand with the … Continue reading →

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Video| President Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama Visit a Coral Reef High School

Posted on March 7, 2014 by rikyrah

Updated with video

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Video | Lucia McBath & Ronald Davis -The Last Word Interview

Posted on February 20, 2014 by rikyrah

Thank you Lawrence O’Donnell, for providing the space for Jordan’s parents to share their TRUTH, GRACE, WISDOM, GRIEF & LOVE for the SACREDNESS of Jordan’s life.

Posted in Civil Rights, Gun control, Gun Violence, Healing, Media, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 81 Comments

Florida Tweaks Stand Your Ground Law

Posted on October 9, 2013 by

(Cross posted from Blackbutterfly7.wordpress.com) On October 8, 2013, by a 7-2 vote, the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee passed changes to Florida’s stand your ground law.  It has two more committee stops before it can be considered by the full Senate. … Continue reading →

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3 Chics Presents: Trayvon Martin, Gone But NEVER Forgotten

Posted on December 1, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

We’re all caught up in the horror of Trayvon Martin getting murdered while carrying AZ Ice Tea and a bag of Skittles, and demanded justice for him. Well that justice has not seen resolution yet. George Zimmerman is still playing … Continue reading →

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Florida Goes to President Barack Hussein Obama! It’s OFFICIAL: WINS With 332 ELECTORAL VOTES

Posted on November 10, 2012 by rikyrah

Ask Floridians how those attempts at VOTER SUPPRESSION worked for them, Governor Rick Scott & GOP. President Barack Obama will win Florida, CNN projects. It was the only state that had remained uncalled in the presidential race. With the state’s … Continue reading →

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Videos | President Obama Weekend Campaigning – Sunday, 11-5-12

Posted on November 5, 2012 by rikyrah

10:25 am: Concord, New Hampshire 3:40 pm: Delivers remarks at McArthur High School, Hollywood, Florida Cincinnati, Ohio- 7:55: Delivers remarks at 5th/3rd Arena, Cincinnati Aurora, Colorado- 10:25: Delivers remarks at Community College of Aurora at Lowry St. Cloud, Minnesota- Former … Continue reading →

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