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Who Supported the Roll Back of Child Labor Laws in Florida?

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 B. John 212 Views 0 Comments Child Labor, FGA, florida, FRLA, Legislature

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) Played a key roll in the roll back of child labor laws in Florida. They are a conservative think tank based in the United States that focuses on welfare reform, healthcare, and workforce policies along with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. And yes, they are aligned and have received favorable treatment from the DeSantis Administration in regards to disaster relief.

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The Concealed Hand: Why Donors to Conservative Causes Like the Foundation for Government Accountability Prefer Anonymity

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 B. John 186 Views 0 Comments Dark Money, florida, Legislature, Politics

In the world of political donations and nonprofit funding, transparency often takes a backseat to privacy, particularly among those who fund conservative organizations like the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA). While public records show that millions of dollars flow into these groups from donor-advised funds (DAFs) and other anonymous sources, the lack of transparency raises a crucial question: Why do contributors choose to remain in the shadows rather than proudly stand by the work they fund?

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2022 Election – Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners District 1

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 B. John 18 Views 0 Comments 2022 Election, florida, Harry Cohen, Hillsborough County, Scott Levinson

I had one of the most interesting candidate conversations I think I have ever had around this race. I had a long conversation with Scott D. Levinson, the Republican running for the seat. This is where it got interesting. He seems to be very socially progressive, to the point I eventually said, “Scott, you need not be telling people this. You may get kicked out of the Republican party. But the thing is, Harry gave me an appointment when he was a member of the City Council and heard me out on some contractor behavior issues we were having in the neighborhood.

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2022 Election – County Court Judge District 14

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 B. John 16 Views 0 Comments County Court, florida, Hillsborough, Melissa Cordon Black

During the Primary Election, no one got a majority for this seat, so this contest is between Melissa Black and Eilam “Mike” Isaak. I spoke with Mrs. Black/Cordon during the primary. Mr. Isaak didn’t return the call then. He subsequently did, but I’m still recommending Melissa Black.

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Florida’s Constitutional Ballot Initiatives

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 B. John 36 Views 0 Comments Amendments, Constitution, florida

I keep saying how there are too many things in the Florida Constitution that should be handled by the legislature, but since they won’t, and Florida voters keep electing people based on whom they hate rather than who will work for them, this is how voters get what they want. So here we go. I’m voting “No” to all three.

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2020 Election – Florida Constitutional Amendments

October 23, 2020 B. John 275 Views 0 Comments Amendment, Citizens, Constitution, florida, Minimum Wage, Taxes, voting

So there are six amendments for the Florida Constitution on this year’s ballot. I’m going to run through those pretty quickly. A couple of them are valid…a few are a waste of time or a political stunt.

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FDLE Serves as Rick Scott’s Personal Goon Squad in Election

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 B. John 561 Views 0 Comments Broward County, FDLE, florida, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Goon Squad, Rick Scott, U.S. Senate, Vote Counts, Voter Fraud

With all the votes now being counted, Rick Scott is seeing his lead slipping away in his race for U.S. Senate, and so, as any good Republican would do, he sued to try to keep from counting all the votes. Scott has apparently ordered the FDLE to investigate the Broward County Elections Office mostly because they are now counting all the ballots.

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Florida Governor’s Election

October 9, 2018 B. John 425 Views 0 Comments Andrew Gillium, Equality, florida, Governor, healthcare, Public Education, Ron DeSantis, Taxes

Well, the time is upon us, so I just as well start blogging about the election. It will come as no surprise that I’m recommending you vote for Andrew Gillium for Governor of Florida. Not only is Mayor Gillium the right choice for Florida right now, but Ron DeSantis is also exactly the wrong choice.

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Letter to Publix CEO Re Adam Putnam

May 21, 2018October 3, 2018 B. John 1134 Views 2 Comments Adam Putnam, Anti-Immigrant, Anti-LGBT, florida, Governor, Publix, Todd Jones

Florida headquartered Publix Super Markets, has contributed nearly $670k to Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam ($250K of the recently), now the Commissioner of Agriculture. The Tampa Bay Times has recently published an article calling this to the attention of everyone, and Publix’s has been in damage control ever since, issuing the typical PR-written, Lawyer-approved bullshit form letter. I’ve written my own letter in response to the form letter I’ve seen posted all over social media. Let’s see if Publix gets the message.

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Update to Marriage Issue in Pasco County

January 9, 2015September 29, 2018 B. John 450 Views 5 Comments Clerk of Court, florida, Marriage, Pasco, Paula O'Neil

Boy oh boy, did I get a surprise phone call Monday. I live in Tampa, just south of Pasco County, and Monday morning I faxed a letter to Paula O’Neil, Pasco Clerk of Court concerning their discontinuing performing marriage ceremonies in deference to the bigotry of some of her assistant clerks. You can read the letter here.

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The Zimmerman Trial

July 15, 2013July 29, 2013 B. John 304 Views 0 Comments court, florida, George Zimmerman, justice, Murder, Racism, Sanford, Trayvon Martin

I couldn’t let the George Zimmerman case go by without commenting. I think the main issues in the case are being overrun by our desire to make the main issue one of race. The case certainly has two points of race running through it, but the primary issues here are Florida’s draconian self-defense laws, and our concealed-carry law. Let’s get the racial issues out of the way first. I certainly believe race played a role in this case. Zimmerman clearly, based on the 911 call, profiled Trayvon Martin because he was a young black man, but that’s not the primary cause of this situation. Florida’s insane Republican Legislators have blood on their hands as well.

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