Months ago, we profiled local activist Olivia Babis, lead organizer for the progressive nonprofit Florida Consumer Action Network. Born without arms, Babis sought at an early age to be as autonomous as anyone else, and has been largely successful. Facing a recent cervical cancer diagnosis, an upcoming surgery and possible radiation and chemotherapy (she'll find […]

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Tampa area activist profiled in CL faces heartbreaking decision

Driving and driven: A Tampa activist advocates for the program that helps her help others.

Coalition of liberal groups have holiday wish list for Senator Bill Nelson

Hillsborough County transit activists demand “robust” public engagement process

Consumer advocates against proposal to raise the cost of copying medical records

Mitch Perry Report 1.2.13 – Bill Young breaks with his fellow Republicans and votes to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’

Mitch Perry Report 9.26.12 – Another reason not to go to Channelside

Activists protest outside of Bill Young fundraiser in St. Pete

Same protesters, different park: Rally against voter suppression hosted by FCAN

RNC 2012 protests and politics

When asked about raising the minimum wage, Congressman Bill Young tells questioner to “Get a job.”

Activists & food servers picket outside Outback Steakhouse, protesting a bill that will drive their wages down

Alex Sink shows a human side at Awake the State rally in Tampa

Activists to protest at Marco Rubio’s Tampa district office for his vote to support Paul Ryan budget