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Phil AmmannMarch 31, 2015

In his newest editorial cartoon, Bill Day takes on the state’s “Keystone Cops,” otherwise known as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. FDLE, in a rare moment of self-reflection, acknowledged it “could have better evaluated” the “threat” from Boca Raton-based blogger Daniel Tilson. Tilson’s transgression? Using a Beatles lyric in a recent Context Florida post […]

Phil AmmannMarch 31, 2015

In his newest editorial cartoon, Bill Day takes on the state’s “Keystone Cops,” otherwise known as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. FDLE, in a rare moment of self-reflection, acknowledged it “could have better evaluated” the “threat” from Boca Raton-based blogger Daniel Tilson. Tilson’s transgression? Using a Beatles lyric in a recent Context Florida post […]

Phil AmmannMarch 29, 2015

As Bill Day sees it, you know it’s springtime in Tallahassee when gun bills begin floating around the Florida Legislature. It’s the Gunshine State, after all. Last week, a bill advanced allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons during emergencies such as hurricanes. Backed by the National Rifle Association, the measure gives gun owners a […]

Phil AmmannMarch 29, 2015

As Bill Day sees it, you know it’s springtime in Tallahassee when gun bills begin floating around the Florida Legislature. It’s the Gunshine State, after all. Last week, a bill advanced allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons during emergencies such as hurricanes. Backed by the National Rifle Association, the measure gives gun owners a […]

Phil AmmannMarch 26, 2015

When U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate, he set off an unusual chain of events among Florida Democrats. First, speculation flourished over a potential Democratic primary, with a number of leading contenders, such as former Gov. Charlie Crist, as well as Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Alan Grayson. Since then, […]

Phil AmmannMarch 26, 2015

When U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate, he set off an unusual chain of events among Florida Democrats. First, speculation flourished over a potential Democratic primary, with a number of leading contenders, such as former Gov. Charlie Crist, as well as Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Alan Grayson. Since then, […]

Phil AmmannMarch 25, 2015

To bring much-needed pain relief to Floridians who suffer from a variety of ailments, medical marijuana supporters must first navigate a “snake pit” of state politics, according to Bill Day‘s latest editorial cartoon. Let’s hope Florida residents will not be the ones to get bit. The Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, signed by Gov. Rick Scott […]

Phil AmmannMarch 25, 2015

To bring much-needed pain relief to Floridians who suffer from a variety of ailments, medical marijuana supporters must first navigate a “snake pit” of state politics, according to Bill Day‘s latest editorial cartoon. Let’s hope Florida residents will not be the ones to get bit. The Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, signed by Gov. Rick Scott […]

Phil AmmannMarch 24, 2015

At Virginia’s Liberty University, Ted Cruz made it official. The Texas senator declared his long awaited White House bid on Monday with a passionate 30-minute speech, calling to “reignite the promise of America.” Cruz, a tea party firebrand, became the first in a soon-to-be-very-crowded Republican field with an event at the bastion of Christian conservatism; […]

Phil AmmannMarch 24, 2015

At Virginia’s Liberty University, Ted Cruz made it official. The Texas senator declared his long awaited White House bid on Monday with a passionate 30-minute speech, calling to “reignite the promise of America.” Cruz, a tea party firebrand, became the first in a soon-to-be-very-crowded Republican field with an event at the bastion of Christian conservatism; […]

Tag: Bill Day

Bill Day’s latest: Daniel Tilson and the FDLE Keystone Cops

Bill Day's latest: Daniel Tilson and the FDLE Keystone Cops

Bill Day’s latest: Welcome to the Gunshine State

Bill Day's latest: Welcome to the Gunshine State

Bill Day’s latest: Pam Bondi, Allen West for Senate?

Bill Day's latest: Pam Bondi, Allen West for Senate?

Bill Day’s latest: Charlotte’s Web and the political snake pit

Bill Day's latest: Charlotte's Web and the political snake pit

Bill Day’s latest: The “Cruzzard” takes flight

Bill Day's latest: The "Cruzzard" takes flight