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Resisting Mass Incarceration by Bringing Black Women Home for Mother’s Day
This Mother's Day, SONG has organized “Mama's Day Bail Out,” campaign to bail out Black women leading up to the holiday.

Florida Vacations for the President; Budget Cuts for Everyone Else
When it comes to personal vacations, the president doesn't seem interested in sparing any costs.

Are Hazardous Waste Sites to Blame for Cancer Hot Spots?
Florida is home to the sixth highest number of hazardous waste Superfund cleanup sites.

Republican Legislators Push for Cities to Be Treated as “Tenants of the State“
Right-wing corporate interests are pushing state legislatures to curtail the progressive power of city governments.

After Seven Long Years, Freedom: An Interview With Marissa Alexander
Domestic violence survivor Marissa Alexander talks about the monetary and emotional costs of home confinement.

Republicans Introduce Bill to “Terminate the Environmental Protection Agency“
On Friday, Florida Republican Matt Gaetz introduced a bill with the aim of abolishing the EPA forever.

Southern Cities Face Growing Efforts by State and Federal Officials to Block Local Progress
The South's progressive cities have a target on their back.

The Fight Over Seismic Testing for Atlantic Oil and Gas Will Continue Under Trump
The Obama administration denied all six pending permits to conduct seismic testing for oil and gas reserves in the Atlantic Ocean.

Florida Prepares to Expand Gun Rights After Second Mass Shooting in Six Months
Lawmakers prepare to consider legislation to loosen prohibitions on firearms.

Critics Call $3 Billion Sabal Trail Pipeline Florida’s Dakota Access Pipeline
Another pipeline project at the other end of the US is quietly being installed as fast as possible.