None of the Above

Staff / Truthdig Apr 24, 2007 It may sound redundant or contradictory, but Florida state Sen. Mike Bennett proposed a bill that would give voters another ballot choice besides the candidates in the running: "I choose not to vote." Floridians fatigued by the alleged frauds and hanging chads of recent years (as well as mudslinging campaigns) could signal their distaste by using the new option. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

In Orlando, Charity Can Be a Crime

Staff / Truthdig Apr 6, 2007 A 21-year-old Floridian was arrested in Orlando for feeding a group of 30 homeless people. It is illegal in Orlando to feed more than 25 destitute people without a permit, which can be obtained only twice a year. As if to drive home the absurdity of the law, authorities took a sample of Eric Montanez's illegal stew for evidence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rape Victim Jailed and Denied Contraception

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2007 A rape victim in Florida was thrown in jail for two days when police discovered a warrant accusing her of failing to pay restitution for a theft she committed as a juvenile. A jail worker, allegedly motivated by religious convictions, then refused to give her a crucial dose of the morning-after pill. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Judge Says Doctor Can’t Treat Terrorists

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2007 A judge has ruled that a Florida doctor can be prosecuted under federal law for vowing to treat members of al-Qaida. Dr. Rafiq Abdus Sabir argued unsuccessfully that the Constitution protects a doctor's right to perform medical services. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

E. Howard Hunt Dead at 88

Staff / Truthdig Jan 24, 2007 The aspiring novelist who would ultimately be known for his central role in the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion and the botched Watergate burglary died in Miami on Tuesday at the age of 88. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ann Coulter’s Growing Legal Troubles

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2007 You may recall that right-wing hate-monger Ann Coulter was accused of voter fraud not too long ago, for registering to vote using her real estate agent's address. Now it turns out she may have used the same address to register a driver's license -- meaning Coulter could be charged with two third-degree felonies and one misdemeanor, if only someone would prosecute the case. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trouble With Authority

Staff / Truthdig Jan 2, 2007 According to a new study by researchers at Florida State University, many Americans disapprove of their boss' behavior. Twenty-three percent said their superiors blamed others to protect themselves while 31 percent reported getting the silent treatment. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

14-Year-Old Was Likely Beaten to Death

Staff / Truthdig Dec 29, 2006 Martin Lee Anderson, 14, died a day after he was beaten and dragged by nine guards while in the custody of a juvenile boot camp in Florida The medical examiner initially ruled that Martin died of natural causes, but (h/t: Largest Minority). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Slow, Cruel Death

Staff / Truthdig Dec 14, 2006 A man executed in Florida on Wednesday took 34 minutes to die by lethal injection, and required two doses of lethal chemicals. He appeared to grimace before dying, leading some to believe he experienced pain from the procedure. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Congresswoman Wants Castro Dead

Staff / Truthdig Dec 5, 2006 In a surprisingly frank and irresponsible statement, Florida Republican Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen calls for Fidel Castro's death: "I welcome the opportunity of having anyone assassinate Fidel Castro and any leader who is oppressing, oppressing the people." Watch it Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Harris Campaign Scrambles to Explain Gaff

Staff / Truthdig Aug 28, 2006 The Katherine Harris campaign tried on Saturday to clarify the candidate's latest ride on the crazy train, when she said that separation of church and state is "a lie we have been told" and that "God is the one who chooses our rulers." It's an interesting idea coming from Harris, who worked so hard in the 2000 election to disenfranchise voters on Bush's behalf. (h/t: Americablog) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Katherine Harris: Separation of Church and State ‘a Lie’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2006 Katherine Harris, villain of the 2004 Florida recount saga and a congresswoman running for US Senate, recently dismissed to an interviewer the idea that religion should stay out of politics, saying, "God is the one who chooses our rulers" So was it God or was it Katherine Harris who fraudulently threw all those eligible black citizens off the voting rolls in 2004? Hey, if she wants to run with the "omnipotent God" logic, she can't have it both ways . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )