Hillsborough County Young Democrats support a community proposal asking the Tampa City Council to offer immunity to victims of human trafficking. We additionally suggest a task force to create a support and re-entry system for survivors of trafficking, who often face language and documentation barriers. The Tampa City Council is considering resurrecting an anti-bathhouse ordinance […]
Transit Woes are a Competitive Disadvantage for the Tampa Bay Region
Guest post by Thomas Vacca Tampa is in danger of losing young people to cities like Charlotte, Atlanta, and Austin. These cities have invested in robust transit options that connect people and move them to jobs, sporting events, and restaurants. These options don’t exist in Hillsborough, nor do they seem to be part of the […]
HCYD Pass Resolution Supporting FDP Voting Reforms
HCYD Urge Reform of FDP Voting to Conform with DNC Recommendations Hillsborough County Young Democrats (HCYD) wish to congratulate Terrie Rizzo on her election as the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) chair! HCYD look forward to having her continue building the party and growing engagement of Democrats as we all prepare for the 2018 elections. As […]
HCYD Condemn Bad Faith Tactics from Hillsborough Community College Administration
HCC Adjunct Professors Bargaining for a Fair Contract Hillsborough County Young Democrats support the efforts of adjunct professors at Hillsborough Community College to negotiate a fair contract with college administration. HCYD Secretary Bradley L’Herrou attended their bargaining session on Friday, November 17. “Administration representatives were acting in bad faith,” he said. “It seemed like […]
Florida Fracking: Bans Are Not Enough
Guest post by Matthew Gozdor Recent debates about fracking for oil and gas in Florida have brought attention to environmental concerns about fracking, which is important. But the debates have centered on legislative bans. Many counties and cities have passed legislation that would ban fracking in their respective locales. Anti-fracking bills have been proposed statewide […]
HCYD Statement on Recent Intimidation Attempts
In an effort to intimidate members of the Hillsborough community, an organization opposed to the removal of the confederate monument in front of the Hillsborough County Courthouse has assembled a dossier on people speaking out in favor of the statue’s removal. This document includes the names, addresses, phone numbers, affiliations, and other information on active […]
Take It Down
HCYD STATEMENT ON THE CONFEDERATE MONUMENT AT THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COURTHOUSE TAMPA, Fla. (June 27, 2017) — The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners have voted 4-3 to retain the Confederate monument currently standing in front of the county courthouse. The monument was dedicated in 1911 with a keynote speech from state attorney Herbert S. […]
In Healthcare – Dennis Ross Votes for Party over Constituents
On the same day he voted to take insurance away from the poor, the sick, and the elderly, Dennis Ross celebrated the National Day of Prayer. In a blog post about the importance of prayer, Ross encouraged his constituents to seek the guidance of the Almighty–advice Ross himself should consider. As someone who hasn’t stepped […]
Neil Gorsuch and the Stolen Supreme Court Nomination
Guest post by Ajay Malshe “The presumption should be that Gorsuch does not deserve confirmation, because the process that led to his nomination was illegitimate.” – David Leonhardt The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin confirmation hearings for Judge Neil Gorsuch this month to consider his nomination by President Trump to the Supreme Court of the United States. In […]
Counterterrorism, Florida Style: Civil Liberties Be Damned
Guest post by Jamie Klapholz As compassionate Floridians react to the gut punch of Donald Trump’s Muslim travel ban, Florida Republican lawmakers have quietly introduced legislation to double down on state-sponsored harassment of our Muslim and immigrant communities under the guise of fighting terrorism. The proposal, which would criminalize membership and financial support of federally-designated […]