Susan Clary, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Susan ClaryOctober 19, 2015

In just a few short months, the race to replace Congressman Alan Grayson in Washington has become an anomaly. The Democratic primary pits state Sen. Darren Soto of Orlando against longtime progressive activist Susannah Randolph. At the end of their first fundraising quarter, numbers released by the Federal Elections Commission this week show Soto edged […]

Susan ClaryOctober 17, 2015

Ever since U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio denied the existence of climate change earlier this year, protesters have waved signs outside his office demanding he acknowledge science. But a climate change rally in Orlando this week had a different message – one that demanded people of color and low-income families have their voices heard in the […]

Susan ClaryOctober 15, 2015

While the number of Hispanic voters continues to rise in Florida, few organizations have set their sights on training and mobilizing them along the I-4 corridor on a long-term basis. The Latino Leadership Institute (LLI), a 501c3 based in New York City, has announced it will establish its first permanent chapter and training academy in […]

Susan ClaryOctober 15, 2015

Thousands of domestic abuse victims – men, women and children – seek out Central Florida’s Harbor House as a safe haven each year. But the cluster of dilapidated 1976 buildings is not the best place for families in crisis. Orlando Attorney John Morgan and his wife Ultima announced Tuesday they will donate $1 million to […]

Susan ClaryFebruary 16, 2015

I finally saw “Selma.” The Oscar-nominated film depicts Dr. Martin Luther King’s push for passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act – the federal legislation that was a crowning achievement of the Civil Rights Movement. Many protesters, both black and white, were sacrificed during the brutal efforts to make the 54-mile march from Selma, Alabama, […]

Susan ClaryDecember 9, 2013

The six years that Justice Arthur J. England, Jr. served on the Florida Supreme Court in the late 1970s could have been unremarkable. By the time he ran for the seat, he had graduated the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of business with honors, served in the U.S. Army counter-intelligence and been a close legal […]

Susan ClaryNovember 4, 2013

Charlie Crist announced Monday (Nov. 4) that he once again is a candidate for Florida governor. He has been expected to announce his run since last year’s presidential race when he campaigned for President Obama and spoke at the Democratic National Convention. In anticipation, the Republican Party of Florida launched an anti-Crist website – This […]

Susan ClaryOctober 22, 2013

Walk into a room of progressive activists anywhere in the state and ask them what they think about former Gov. Charlie Crist. Chances are you wouldn’t get agreement. Democrats either have a crush on the former St. Pete High quarterback, swooning at the idea he may be our next governor, or they act like he’s […]

Susan ClarySeptember 5, 2013

People looked the other way for far too long – school administrators, professors, alumni and the students themselves. As they and others aware of the hazing watched over the years, the problem grew worse and worse. They were voyeurs to what became a “rite of passage” for the Florida A&M University “Marching 100.” Most everyone […]

Susan ClarySeptember 1, 2013

Nothing earth-shattering came from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) report released last week on the Orange County Commission’s “Textgate” scandal. It’s no surprise that Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Commissioners Scott Boyd, Fred Brummer, Jennifer Thompson and former Commissioner John Martinez broke state public records laws when they deleted texts from lobbyists […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Race to replace Alan Grayson becomes pure political intrigue

Orlando climate change rally seeks to give minorities voice in debate

Latino Leadership Institute sets up inaugural Central Florida chapter

John Morgan pledges $1M for new Central Florida Harbor House shelter

Susan Clary: Future 'Selma' will depict gay-rights struggle

Susan Clary: Justice England saw the benefits of cameras in courtrooms

Susan Clary: Dems must rally behind winner or risk repeat of 2002

Susan Clary: If Crist is willing to run, Democrats need to rally behind him

Susan Clary: After hazing scandal, a reformed FAMU band performing again

Susan Clary: Outraged by the ‘textgate’ scandal? Then run for office.