Florida
Florida labor fights “paycheck protection”
April 26, 2011Florida's labor movement is fighting against a bill, supported by the state's Chamber of Commerce and legislature, that would strip public sector unions of their right to engage in political activity.
Read moreMiami protests anti-immigrant bills
March 14, 2011Opponents say if Republicans get their way on immigration in Florida, social, civil and even economic life in Miami and around the state could be severely disrupted.
Read moreFloridians to governor: You’ve got a fight on your hands
March 9, 2011The first day of the legislative session saw "Awake the State"demonstrations in 32 cities across the state, aiming to stop Gov. Rick Scott's "skeleton budget."
Read moreFlorida congressman stokes Islamophobia
March 8, 2011Rep. Allen West became unhinged at a recent town hall meeting in South Florida, where he told a Muslim questioner who defended Islam, "Don't try to blow sunshine up my butt!"
Read moreUnemployment compensation could add billions more to Fla. economy
March 4, 2011Unemployment compensation acts as one of the most efficient stimulus programs, pumping more than $9 billion into the local economy.
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