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RNC
RNC then and now – what to listen for during the convention
WMNF will be broadcasting a special 2-hour version of Democracy Now the next two weeks. The broadcast, 9-11am, will cover first the Republican (RNC) Convention in Cleveland, July 18-21, and then the Democratic (DNC) Convention...
Secret Service visits RNC protester in Florida
The RNC begins Monday in Ohio and a van full of 10 protesters left Friday from St. Petersburg; but one of them received an unexpected visit from the Secret Service as well local law enforcement the...
RNC activist criticizes police infiltration, and climate scientist discusses recent heavy rains
Today on Radioactivity, Host Rob Lorei speaks with local activist Amos Miers, who was with the group Resist RNC, about a recent Tampa Bay Times story reporting that during the RNC, a multi-agency undercover police operation...
Mayor Buckhorn responds to having a reelection challenger from Occupy Tampa
Mayor Buckhorn responds to having a reelection challenger from Occupy Tampa
Protesters in Tampa march on the RNC with a host of complaints
Hundreds of activists rallied at a park in downtown Tampa this morning against the Republican Party. After hearing from dozens of groups representing interests from healthcare to women’s rights, protesters marched through the streets of...
Police officers train in Tampa for RNC bike patrol
The Tampa Police Department will be purchasing 200 bicycles costing nearly $1,600 each for use during the Republican National Convention in August. This week, officers from five law enforcement agencies across the state are being...
Tampa Police Captain Dugan meets with weapons vendor Safariland
Tampa Police Captain Brian Dugan met with weapons and law enforcement equipment vendor Safariland Tuesday November 22. Andrea Davis is a spokesperson for Tampa Police, and she said that Safariland arranged the appointment. Occupy Tampa...
RNC state delegations plan for 2012 convention.
Wednesday the RNC began a week of meetings in preparation for next year’s Republican National Convention in Tampa. State party chair members gathered in the afternoon to review election strategy and convention plans. Next year,...
