Weakened but Dangerous Irma Lashes Florida With Wind and Rain
Sep 11, 2017 The storm pushes inland and creates hazards for rescuers trying to reach victims.At Category 4, Irma Begins Assault on Florida Keys
Sep 10, 2017 The hurricane's course change catches many off guard and triggers a major round of last-minute evacuations in the Tampa area.Hurricane Irma Shifts Course, Takes Aim at Tampa
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Clint Eastwood at the 2012 Republican Convention
Aug 1, 2015 This exclusive excerpt from the political biography "Clint: The Life and Legend" sheds light on the star's eccentric performance at the Republican National Convention in 2012.
The Underbelly of the Republican Convention
Sep 3, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: We take a hard look at the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa, Fla, from the partying to the homophobia to the shadowy fundraising And what's this about welfare reform?This week on Truthdig Radio: We take a hard look at the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa, Fla And what's this about welfare reform?.
The Underbelly of the Republican Convention
Sep 1, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: We take a hard look at the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa, from the partying to the homophobia to the shadowy fundraising. And what's this about welfare reform?
Fear and Loathing in Florida 2012
Aug 30, 2012 The tea partyers are useful hucksters, but those barbarians are not yet at the gate. The real fear and loathing rest where they have always been, in the familiar guise of freshly tailored suits, cigar-chomping patriarchs with their women trailing five steps behind.It didn't take long to realize this convention was dominated by the same country club set that's been running this party for decades.
Hot Wind
Aug 29, 2012
Ron Paul Delegates Threaten Floor Fight
Aug 28, 2012 With Mitt Romney's coronation already imperiled by a disaster of the natural variety, some of Rep Ron Paul’s 177 delegates are warning GOP string-pullers not to go through with proposed rule changes that would limit the potential of future Ron Pauls.
‘Democracy Now!’: Security Costs at the Republican National Convention
Aug 27, 2012 Hosting the Republican National Convention doesn't come cheap. Just ask Tampa, Fla. In preparation for this week's gathering, the city's police department received roughly $50 million from Congress. How did it spend the money? Click below to find out.
