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Dear Marissa
"Dear Marissa" is an apology to Marissa Alexander, a black woman who was sentenced in Florida to 20 years in prison for firing a warning shot at her abusive …

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Verdict in Jordan Davis Case Highlights Continuing Injustice of “Stand Your Ground“
Once again, Florida's Stand Your Ground law has helped a man escape conviction for killing an African-American teenager.

On the News With Thom Hartmann: West Virginia Is Dealing With Another Coal-Related Toxic Spill, and More
West Virginia is dealing with another coal-related toxic spill, and people are finding out the hard way about the real dangers of fossil fuels.

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Florida Does it Again
Studies have generally found that a number of initiatives can make a campus safer, but arming its populace is typically not among them.

Ralph Nader on Florida in 2000 and What to Do Next
Ralph Nader and Paul Jay discuss Ralph's decision to stay in the Florida race and what an electoral strategy could be now.

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Southern Leaders Opt to Exclude 2.7 Million From Health Care
In the Deep South and Florida, Republican governors and state legislatures have turned down the funding to expand Medicaid coverage.

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Open Letter to Trayvon’s Father: Sue Zimmerman
Greg Palast: There's only one way to put George Zimmerman out of business.

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Florida Occupation Digs in After Meeting with Governor Scott Turns Sour
The Dream Defenders has been occupying Florida's capitol building since Monday afternoon.

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That Unemployment Form Might Violate Your Civil Rights
The Department of Labor ruled that arbitrary obstacles in Florida's process violate federal civil rights protections.

US Government Demands Hand-Count of “Paper Ballots” in Venezuelan Election, but Not Our Own
As Nicolas Maduro defeated the US backed Henrique Capriles in the Venezuela elections, America ironically asks for a ballot count.