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Truncated GOP convention to feature Ann Romney and Chris Christie

August 28, 2012 By John Wojcik

The GOP will squeeze Ann Romney and Chris Christie onto its agenda in a convention already cut short by what some say is the rain-swept wrath of God.

Workers in Tampa say “no” to the Romney economy

August 27, 2012 By John Wojcik

Even before the opening of the Republican Convention, workers have been targeting places delegates gather to voice opposition to Romney's prescriptions for the economy.

Disney, big biz, fight Florida sick-time measure

August 27, 2012 By Ben Markeson

Progressive forces here have put a ballot initiative mandating paid sick time onto the Nov. 6 ballot. Disney World and other interests are going all-out to block it.

Government paid to influence Cuba 5 jury

August 24, 2012 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Miami area newspapers and television outlets blanketed the region with reports and editorials directed against the Five before and during their trial that ended in 2001.

Anti-nuclear weapons activist returns to prison

August 24, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

With prayer and song, dozens of supporters saw anti-nuclear weapons campaigner Susan Crane back to prison.