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St. Pete endorses Khavari for Governor

Posted on August 3, 2014 by roseroby

The St. Petersburg local of the Green Party of Florida (GPFL) is proud to announce its endorsement of Farid A. Khavari, independent candidate for governor of Florida.

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15 Now of Tampa Bay officially launched

Posted on July 20, 2014 by roseroby

On July 19, 15 community and labor activists from St. Petersburg, Tampa and Orlando gathered at St. Petersburg’s North Branch Library to formally launch the Tampa Bay chapter of 15 Now.

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Tampa Bay Area 15 Now!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by roseroby

Launching this week! The Movement for the $15/hour minimum wage comes to Florida beginning this Saturday.  And you should be there on the Ground Floor.  Activists from the Tampa Bay area and beyond will be gathering this Saturday, July 19, … Continue reading →

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3rd Rail Politics

Posted on July 11, 2014 by roseroby

They call it the 3rd rail of American politics. No politician dares . touch it, lest it bring down the wrath of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the rest of the Zionist lobby. It’s not just the … Continue reading →

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Didier Ortiz: “How are they going to feed their families?”

Posted on July 3, 2014 by roseroby

 “If we’re going to get people of color to join the Green Party, we’re going to have to worry about issues that relate to their economic needs. They are more worried about how they are going to feed their families. … Continue reading →

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Greens gather in Orlando: party shows a new face

Posted on June 11, 2014 by roseroby

“I was really impressed with the weekend, it made me really happy,” related Cathy Gilbert, the newly-elected Female Co-Chair of the Green Party of Florida (GPFL). The long-time Green continued, “The discussions weren’t just worthwhile for getting business done, but … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mourn, Organize

Posted on January 16, 2014 by roseroby

… and we will carry on. She was there at the beginning, from when the Green Party US came into existence, and remained a fighter to the end. On Christmas Eve, Julia Aires, 74, passed away in her home from … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an Occasional Democrat

Posted on August 9, 2013 by roseroby

Those we would follow won’t lead, those who might lead we won’t follow. — submitted by Jeff Roby August 10, 2013 A Little Background The debate kept going back and forth between independents and left Democrats. Hadn’t changed much in … 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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Me n’ Martha Project: Day 113, Corned Beef and Cabbage

Posted on November 5, 2012 by roseroby

Tonight I had a super-hearty dinner with Martha’s Corned Beef and Cabbage from the Northeast on page 99. Corned beef and cabbage is always a popular dish for Saint Patrick’s Day, but why wait until March to enjoy it?  Martha … Continue reading →

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