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“It Felt Like a War Zone”: Immokalee and LaBelle Survive One of the Worst ICE Crackdowns in Recent Florida History
Yesterday, residents across Immokalee and LaBelle awoke to a scene that many described as a war zone. Before sunrise, helicopters circled low, tactical vehicles poured into rural neighborhoods, and multiple agencies formed roadblocks, checkpoints, and interception points along the paths farmworkers use every morning. The information in this report comes directly from people who were physically present during the raids — farmworkers, mothers, neighbors, and bystanders who were
Nov 13
Maduro’s Foe, Migrants’ Enemy: Trump’s Hypocrisy on Venezuela
Trump’s blistering rhetoric on Venezuela masks humanitarian neglect: tough talk on Maduro, but refugees bear the cost.
Nov 7
Work Keeps Us Busy. Food Stamps Keep Us Going: Why Florida’s largest employers and low-wage jobs rely on SNAP
In Florida and across the U.S., millions of full- and part-time workers at major companies need the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) just to feed their families. But public policy and corporate pay practices are rarely acknowledged.
In 2024 more than 41.7 million Americans—roughly 12.3% of the U.S. population—relied on SNAP to put food on the table. In Florida, the number hovered around 3 million–nearly 12.7–13% of Floridians. These aren’t mostly unemployed
Nov 4
Road to Division: Collier County Names Immokalee Stretch After Right-Wing Podcaster
Collier County votes 4–1 to rename part of Immokalee Road after right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk, sparking outrage and public backlash.
Oct 29
They Took Our Husbands—Then Came Back for Us: The Hidden Toll of ICE Operations in Southwest Florida
When women say they were raped by agents of the government, the response cannot be silence.
Oct 22
The Gilded Age of Hypocrisy: America’s Modern Versailles
As wealth gleams under chandeliers, millions of Americans go hungry or uninsured. The new Gilded Age is here—and it looks a lot like Versail
Oct 22
Florida’s New “Death-by-Immigrant” Bill: Local Governments on the Hook for Undocumented Crime
Florida’s new “Death-by-Immigrant” bill would let families sue local governments for crimes by undocumented people and fine cops for defying
Oct 22
Milei’s Market Dream Collapses — and Trump’s Wall Street Allies Rush to the Rescue
Argentina’s libertarian experiment is collapsing, and Trump’s Wall Street allies are rushing in with billions to bail it out.
Oct 22
Fact-Check: What Dr. Sharon Powell Got Wrong About “Bufo Toads”
After fact-checking Dr. Powell’s article about cane toads, here’s the accurate info—corrected with verified FWC and UF IFAS sources.
Oct 18
On George Floyd’s Birthday, America Still Owes Him Justice
George Floyd should be celebrating his birthday today. Instead, we remember his life stolen by police brutality—and demand real justice.
Oct 14
THE FLORIDA COMEBACK: DAVID JOLLY’S FUNDRAISING SURGE SIGNALS A SHIFT IN STATE POLITICS
David Jolly’s surge shows Florida’s ready to invest in integrity again. It’s not just money—it’s momentum.
Oct 14
1492: The Year “Alternative Facts” Were Born
1492: The year “alternative facts” were born. Columbus didn’t discover America—he discovered the power of a lie. #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Oct 13
Seaside stampede: Nine Republicans jostle in race for Florida’s District 19 nomination
What was promising to be a messy but obscure congressional race for Florida’s 19th Congressional District was suddenly catapulted into national prominence on Tuesday, Oct. 1, when Madison Cawthorn, a 30-year-old former North Carolina congressman and media bad boy announced that he would be running.
Because of his past behavior and erratic record, national and local media suddenly focused on him and the district. But in fact he’s an unlikely candidate with long odds in a cr
Oct 10
LaBelle at a Crossroads: A Century-Old Town Battles a Highway Through Its Heart
LaBelle turns 100—and fights for its soul. FDOT’s “Dogleg” plan cuts through downtown instead of building the safer bypass residents want.
Oct 5
HB 49: The GOP’s Latest Attack on Florida Students and Democracy
Florida’s HB 49 would ban free speech on campuses—blocking signs, flyers, voter reg drives & fundraising. A direct attack on democracy.
Sep 30
Half a Million Broken Ballots: The Bipartisan Lawsuits Florida Wants to Bury
Florida’s elections run on corrupted data. Half a million ballot records falsified — and officials certified them anyway.
Sep 30
No, Bob—The Constitution Doesn’t Stop at Citizenship
The Constitution protects persons, not just citizens. Free speech, due process & equal protection apply to all people in the U.S.—yes, even
Sep 30
Democracy4Ever Report Exposes Florida’s War on Teachers and Free Speech
Florida suspends ~10 teachers over posts about Charlie Kirk. Doxxed, threatened, silenced. Democracy4Ever calls it a war on free speech.
Sep 28
Targeting Teachers, Targeting Democracy: Lee County’s Dangerous Precedent
Lee County teachers are being silenced for personal posts. Targeting educators = targeting democracy.
Sep 24
Lead, Lost IQ Points, and the Politics of Grievance
Lead poisoned half of America’s children—leaving distrust, anger, and grievance. Those scars may explain why Trumpism hit so deep.
Sep 24
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