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Staff ReportsMay 17, 2017

Gwen Graham has scored the endorsement of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis. “Only one Democrat for Governor of Florida —my good friend Gwen Graham — has the passion and commitment, the track record and the leadership skills to stand up, speak out, protect our priorities, and get things done,” the Georgia Democrat said in […]

Associated PressMarch 19, 2017

Jermaine Anderson keeps going back to the same memory of Donald Trump, then a candidate for president of the United States, referring to some Mexican immigrants as rapists and murderers. “You can’t be saying that (if) you’re the president,” says Anderson, a 21-year-old student from Coconut Creek, Florida. That Trump is undeniably the nation’s 45th […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 16, 2017

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There are now 24 Democratic members of Congress who say they won’t attend the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as America’s 45th president on Friday. Charlie Crist isn’t one or them. “I will be attending the inauguration, and I look forward to it,” Crist told this reporter on Sunday, after hosting a press event where he called […]

Larry GriffinJanuary 16, 2017

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto will be skipping the inauguration of incoming president Donald Trump after hearing the comments Trump made recently about civil rights activist John Lewis. “I am deeply disappointed with Trump’s attacks against civil rights hero John Lewis and will not be attending the inauguration as a result,” Soto said in a statement […]

Associated PressJanuary 16, 2017

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The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump (all times EST): 2:10 p.m. The son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. says he had a “very constructive” meeting with President-elect Donald Trump on the holiday marking King’s life. Martin Luther King III played down Trump’s recent claim that Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, was “all […]

Anne LindbergNovember 2, 2016

Civil rights icon John Lewis, now a congressman from Georgia, came to St. Petersburg on Wednesday to support former Gov. Charlie Crist. Crist, a Democrat, is running against Republican incumbent David Jolly for Florida’s 13th Congressional District. Lewis, who has represented Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District since 1986, said he had followed Crist’s career. “I’m delighted […]

Joe HendersonJune 23, 2016

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said Thursday she is “running on adrenaline” following her participation in an overnight sit-in at the House of Representatives in Washington. The Tampa congresswoman joined other Democrats in a protest against the refusal by House Speaker Paul Ryan to allow a vote on restricting access to military-style assault weapons in the […]

Ryan RayFebruary 23, 2016

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum finally laid his 2016 cards on the table, endorsing Hillary Clinton for president less than 30 days out from Florida’s March 15 primary. “Hillary Clinton has put forward an agenda focused on moving our nation forward – and building on the tremendous progress made by President Obama. Her experience and legacy of leadership speak to the kind […]

Guest AuthorAugust 26, 2015

I found myself facing some epic declarations and accusations recently: “How do you even have the job that you have?” “And you have a Ph.D. in English! How? How did that happen?” “Should you even be a librarian?” I laughed in the face of everyone’s reactions to my seeming disgrace. I like to laugh. I […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 18, 2015

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The slogan on billboards across Jacksonville during even-numbered years is Corrine Delivers! If Mayor Alvin Brown wins re-election on Tuesday, he can probably thank U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown for helping to push him over the hump, especially if the Selma Sunday GOTV rally is any indication. Not every rally leading up to this election has been […]

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Civil rights icon John Lewis endorses Gwen Graham

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Charlie Crist looking forward to attending Donald Trump inauguration

Darren Soto to skip Donald Trump inauguration

Conciliatory meeting between Donald Trump, Martin Luther King Jr.’s son

Congressman, civil rights icon John Lewis: Vote, vote, vote

Kathy Castor ‘running on adrenaline’ after 26-hour sit-in House protest

Andrew Gillum endorses Hillary Clinton for president

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Congressional Black Caucus highlights Selma Sunday in Jacksonville