Florida House bill aims to distance funeral protesters
State Rep. Patrick Rooney Jr. is a sponsor of the bill, and said it's something he thinks the public wants and will support.
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Dream Defenders Stand Their Ground At United Nations
The Dream Defenders have taken the issue of Florida's "stand your ground" law to the United Nations with an 8-page shadow report summarizing why the law violates the United States' civil rights...
View ArticleLocals Protest Shutdown at Yoho’s Office
Locals protested the government shutdown and furlough on over 800,000 federal employees at Rep.Ted Yoho's Gainesville office.
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New Civil War Monument Triggers Debate in Lake City
A gathering concerning a new monument to honor Union veterans in the Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park quickly turned to a protest as members and supporters of the Sons of Confederate Veterans...
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Student Demonstration Draws Attention to Police Brutality in U.S., Israel
A demonstration was held Wednesday in Turlington Plaza on University of Florida's campus by Students for a Democratic Society and Students for Justice in Palestine. The purpose was to draw attention to...
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Activists Protest Outside UF Meat Science Lab For World Day For Farmed Animals
Protestors gathered in Gainesville to raise awareness about the meat industry for the World Day for Farmed Animals. Animal activists gathered with signs outside the University of Florida Meat Science...
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Protestors Gather at Alachua County Courthouse in Support of Michael Brown
Peaceful protests took place in Gainesville after the news that Officer Darren Wilson will not be indicted for the shooting of Michael Brown.
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Protesters In “Black Lives Matter” March Move For Inconvenience And Justice
Hundreds of protesters blocked off traffic at the intersection of University Avenue and 13th Street in Gainesville on Monday evening.
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