‘No Hay Manera de Justificar la Violencia y el Trauma’
El mundo está reaccionando con indignación mientras miles de niños se separan de sus familias en las manos de la patrulla fronteriza, sin poder comunicarse, hablar o reunirse. Algunos están…
FL Workers Unveil Agenda for Governor, Legislature
by Trimmel Gomes Groups representing workers say it has been years since they’ve had an ally in the governor’s mansion – as such, they’ve unveiled “An Agenda for Florida’s…
Parkland Students Launch Bus Tour to Register Voters
by Trimmel Gomes Student activists with the March for Our Lives movement are rallying around a new hashtag, “Road to Change,” as they embark on a summer road trip…
‘Violating Codes Without Consequences’
As part of the effort to increase community support and accountability at the Miramar detention facility, youth across South Florida joined the Miramar Circle of Protection efforts on May 25th,…
Voter Restoration Would Add $365 Million to FL Economy
A new study says restoring the voting rights of former felons would provide a big boost to Florida’s economy. The study by the Washington Economics Group examines the financial impact…
‘Ending the Silence’ Expands Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Month across the country. As a response to the Parkland school shooting, the National Alliance on Mental Illness or NAMI is raising funds to ramp up…
Consumer Advocates Warn Against Repeal of Auto-Loan Discrimination Rule
According to several consumer-backed studies, the color of your skin can make buying a car more expensive. In 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a notice that discriminatory auto…
Prison Reform Group Calls for Full Restoration of Felons’ Rights
The Reverend Al Sharpton and other local and national church and civic leaders are expected to rally in Tallahassee Thursday, calling for the restoration of voting rights for ex-felons. The…
Youth Filed Suit Against GOP-Led Florida Government
Kids in Florida, says one climate activist, are “rocking it again.” That’s because a group of eight young Floridians just filed suit against the Republican-controlled state, arguing that it has—as…
Young Man with Mental Developmental Delays Faces Deportation
On March 28, two brothers, along with 26 other immigrants, were arrested in an ICE raid in Fort Pierce. One had DACA and was released; but the other, an immigrant…