Florida

Anti-immigrant bill could hurt Florida tourism

May 3, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Criminalizing undocumented immigrants might make good politics, especially for Republicans supported by the tea party movement, but it would cripple the state's economy.

Florida labor fights “paycheck protection”

April 26, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Florida's labor movement is fighting against a bill, supported by the state's Chamber of Commerce and legislature, that would strip public sector unions of their right to engage in political activity.

Miami protests anti-immigrant bills

March 14, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Opponents say if Republicans get their way on immigration in Florida, social, civil and even economic life in Miami and around the state could be severely disrupted.

Floridians to governor: You’ve got a fight on your hands

March 9, 2011 By Dan Margolis

The first day of the legislative session saw "Awake the State"demonstrations in 32 cities across the state, aiming to stop Gov. Rick Scott's "skeleton budget."

Florida congressman stokes Islamophobia

March 8, 2011 By Jack Davis

Rep. Allen West became unhinged at a recent town hall meeting in South Florida, where he told a Muslim questioner who defended Islam, "Don't try to blow sunshine up my butt!"