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Larry GriffinJanuary 21, 2017

Worldwide on Saturday afternoon, women and the men who stand with them marched and rallied against new President Donald Trump. Orlando’s march happened at Lake Eola’s Walt Disney Amphitheater, which filled with hundreds of people, covering every square inch of the park. Over the loudspeakers, speakers spoke empowering messages of women’s rights and the need […]

Mitch PerryNovember 15, 2016

After igniting a firestorm of criticism for his decision to sit down during the playing of the national anthem Sunday to protest Donald Trump’s election, Tampa Bay Buccaneer wide receiver Mike Evans said on Tuesday that going forward he will focus on “more effective ways to communicate my message,” and will stand with his teammates once again this coming Sunday. […]

Larry GriffinNovember 12, 2016

A small group of people met up at the edge of Lake Eola bordering Rosalind Avenue, all carrying signs and ready to protest Donald Trump‘s presidency Friday afternoon — though, his name was not mentioned at all by many protesters on purpose, so as not to give him credit for their passion. They were few in […]

Scott PowersAugust 12, 2016

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who’s faced a torrent of criticism this week for agreeing to speak at a conservative Christian conference that included others with harsh gay-bashing rhetoric, used his pulpit there Friday to urge love for the gay community. “I want to be clear with you, abandoning judgment and loving our LGBT neighbors is not a […]

Scott PowersAugust 11, 2016

After having promised to help following the Pulse massacre, U.S. Sen Marco Rubio has turned his back on Orlando’s pain and added to it by appearing at a controversial conference laced with anti-gay speakers, protesters charged outside that conference Thursday. “Shame on you Marco!” was a message repeated by speaker after speaker, including by Barbara […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2016

Donald Trump will be in Jacksonville Wednesday evening, giving his supporters and detractors a chance to be part of the show. At least some of those opposed to Trump are already mobilizing a protest. The Jacksonville for Bernie Sanders group plans a memorably titled “Stop This Fool” event, which will commence at the Jacksonville Veterans’ […]

Scott PowersJuly 11, 2016

Update: Ten protesters were arrested for trespassing Monday evening after the building’s management announced it wanted to lock down the building for the night and clear everyone out and those protesters refused to go. All 10 were released early Monday morning after posting bail for misdemeanor charges. There was no violence. When ordered to go, […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 14, 2016

The Florida Education Association, the statewide teachers union, is planning a noon rally in the Capitol courtyard Thursday to show lawmakers their “anger and exasperation” with how the Legislature handles education issues. The group announced the “Enough is Enough!” event in a Wednesday news release. Parents, public school supporters and others “will express their anger […]

Melissa RossJanuary 12, 2016

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Animal rights groups have scored a major victory against the Greatest Show On Earth, but that isn’t stopping the protests. The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, America’s best-known circus, announced Monday it will relocate all its elephants to a conservation center here in Florida by the end of May. That pushes up the […]

Guest AuthorApril 21, 2015

As Americans, we cherish our basic rights and our fundamental freedoms. Perhaps the most cherished right, and one that makes us unique in the world, is the one guaranteeing us the freedom to openly speak our minds. As the world’s first republic to put this in our nation’s charter document, we have a guaranteed right […]

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Close-up. Arrested man handcuffed hands at the back

Women’s March in Orlando brings out hundreds standing up for civil rights and issues

Jack Latvala message heard: Bucs Mike Evans to resume standing for anthem

Protesters storm downtown Orlando after Donald Trump election to show solidarity with the marginalized

Marco Rubio uses forum at Christian conference to call for love of gay community

Orlando’s LGBT community calls shame on Marco Rubio

Donald Trump supporters, opponents get ready for Wednesday rally in Jacksonville

Arrests end sit-in protests over Marco Rubio’s post-Pulse policies

Teachers union plans “Enough is Enough!” rally in capital

Ringling to retire elephants early; Jacksonville protests still planned

John Knight: Don’t exercise right to protest walk by Lauren’s Kids