Local News & Activist Reports: Florida

Nationwide protests against U.S. drone warfare

Demonstrators take to the streets

April 16, 2013

On April 13, hundreds took to the streets nationwide in the largest protests to date opposing the use of drones by the United States government.

Florida State University students rally in honor of Trayvon Martin

Call for repeal of 'Stand Your Ground' law

March 8, 2013

One year ago on Feb. 26, a "neighborhood watch volunteer" shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin to death in Sanford, Fla. A year later, Florida State University students rallied in honor of Trayvon Martin and called for a repeal of the Stand Your Ground law.

Big Oil threatens Everglades with fracking

Florida governor supports attack on environment

December 6, 2012

Fracking is linked to climate change in the long term but has the immediate effect of water contamination. In other areas, “fracked” water has become flammable.

Unemployment in Florida: a sign of capitalist crisis

Fightback needed to win jobs and benefits

November 24, 2012

As of October, Florida’s 8.5 percent official unemployment rate is still significantly higher than the national average of 7.8 percent.

Protests take place throughout U.S./Israeli attack on Gaza

People in U.S. break through media blockade, take to the streets

November 22, 2012

Throughout the latest U.S.-backed Israeli assault on Gaza (Nov. 14-21), protesters took to the streets throughout the United States and of course around the world.

BP blames workers for Deepwater Horizon disaster

Department of Justice lawsuit and company response largely a charade

October 9, 2012

In its drive for profits, the capitalist class attempts to make itself look like the good guys while all the problems in the world are caused by those they oppress and exploit.

Demonstrations denounce criminal war on Afghanistan

Protests held in cities throughout the country on 11th anniversary of war

October 8, 2012

On the weekend of Oct. 6-7, 2012, the ANSWER Coalition joined with many other organizations to call for an end to war and occupation in Afghanistan.

Marlins manager suspended for saying he “respects” Fidel Castro

More reprisals could follow

April 11, 2012

Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillén was suspended for five games without pay after being quoted in an interview as saying: “I love Fidel Castro,” and, “I respect Fidel Castro.”

Florida politicians vote to slash tipped minimum wage

Collective action needed in response

March 2, 2012

On Feb. 15, a Senate panel in Florida voted to slash the state's tipped hourly minimum wage by more than half, from $4.65 to $2.13. This will have a devastating effect on hard-working Floridians.

Florida set to execute prisoner despite questionable evidence

Highlights nature of criminal 'justice' system

February 12, 2012

The State of Florida is set to execute Robert Waterhouse, a former plasterer and drywall worker, who has spent half his life on death row.

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