Category Archives: homeless

for a United Front against Gentrification

Posted on June 28, 2018 by jeffroby

One small injustice. One of our friends — a working class white woman — was in trouble and called my wife Rose.  Her landlord was trying to force her out of her apartment, despite the fact that she had five … Continue reading →

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Homelessness — Human Rights supersede Civil Rights

Posted on March 22, 2017 by jeffroby

For decades, fighters for social justice have been fighting for our civil rights.  Many of these invaluable battles have been successful, grounded in the promises set forth in the Constitution’s Bill of Rights.  We have had victories too numerous to … Continue reading →

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It’s Us. Period!

Posted on July 22, 2016 by jeffroby

In response to my last post, many people responded with one simple word, “Stein!”  But many others said, “Wait and see what happens at the convention.”  Maybe a lawsuit exposing Hillary’s voter fraud will turn the tide and the superdelegates … Continue reading →

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… the Centre Cannot Hold

Posted on July 15, 2016 by jeffroby

We’ve all heard the poem that goes: “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; … The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.” We are supposed to lament the “best lacking all conviction,” but in … Continue reading →

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Nevada Looms as Dress Rehearsal for Philadelphia

Posted on May 19, 2016 by jeffroby

  Article I. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to … Continue reading →

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Homeless in the Sunshine State

Posted on May 9, 2014 by jeffroby

— submitted by Jeff Roby March 30, 2014 The New York Times cites a 2007 report stating that Florida led the nation in unprovoked attacks against the homeless.  This past September, Think Progress reports, “Earlier this year, a survey of … Continue reading →

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Didier Ortiz for 15 Now / Ban the Box !

Posted on January 11, 2013 by roseroby

Election Day is February 10 for Fort Lauderdale City Commission District 3. We’re getting into the home stretch of Didier’s final fundraising campaign.  See:  http://igg.me/at/OrtizForCommissioner Didier Ortiz, who has been endorsed by 15 Now Florida, has a great message: $15 … Continue reading →

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