Elisha G. Johnson began his service in the Florida Senate in 1870. BUT when political power is at stake, things take a dangerous turn.

Sources
Tina's Story
City of Fernadina Beach (Bosque Bello)
Dr. Elisha Graham Johnson

Finding Florida: The True History of the Sunshine State--by T. D. Allman, excerpt via Google Books

Florida Historical Quarterly
Political Reconstruction in Florida--by Jeffell H. Shofner

Officer Down Memorial
Deputy Collector Elisha Graham Johnson

Wikipedia
Elisha G. Johnson
[Charles W. Jones](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_W._Jones#:~:text=Charles%20William%20Jones%20(December%2024,until%20a%20successor%20was%20elected.)

Photos
Elisha G. Johnson--from public domain via Wikipedia
Charles W. Jones--from public domain via Wikipedia

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Lauren Book was first elected to the Florida Senate in 2016 and reelected in 2022, and currently serves as the current Minority Leader. She has consistently demonstrated her commitment to fighting against the growing far-right influence in Tallahassee.

Senator Book has fearlessly championed progressive values and policies, working tirelessly to protect the rights and well-being of Floridians in the face of opposition from the far right.
Throughout her tenure, she has passionately advocated for inclusive and equitable legislation, while pushing back against regressive policies that undermine the principles of fairness, justice, and equality.

Links
FL Senator Lauren Book

Special Guest: Lauren Book.

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Hillary’s Story
Rosewood was a quaint Black community in Levi County, FL. BUT when a white woman falsely accused a black man of rape, Rosewood was burned to the ground.

Tina’s Story
Bob Filner served in the House of Representatives for twenty years before becoming mayor of San Diego in 2012. BUT when assault allegations arose, Filner’s career plummeted.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Britannica
Rosewood massacre of 1923

CNN
Rosewood, Florida, marks 100 years since race massacre. Here’s what happened--By Nicole Chavez

Smithsonian
How History Forgot Rosewood, a Black Town Razed by a White Mob--by Craig Pittman

Tampa Bay Times
Florida’s Rosewood Massacre: 100 years later, the story continues--by Lauren Peace

Wikipedia
Rosewood Massacre

Photos
A burning cabin in Rosewood--from the Florida Memory Project (public domain) via Wikipedia
Sarah Carrier, Sylvester Carrier, and Willie Carrier--scanned from Michael D'Orso (public domain) via Wikipedia
Sheriff Walker--from Bettman via Smithsonian Magazine

Tina's Story
The Atlantic
13 Women's Accusations Against Bob Filner--by Garance Franke-Ruta

Ballotpedia
Bob Filner

Fox 5
Ex-Mayor Bob Filner breaks silence, seeks redemption in #MeToo era

Gruenberg Law
Josh Gruenberg secures 667k settlement against city of San Diego and former mayor Bob Filner

KESQ
San Diego’s Mayor Bob Filner “Not Welcome Back”

KPBS
Bob Filner And The Monster Within
City Of San Diego OKs $250K To Settle Filner Lawsuit
Disgraced San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Sentenced To 3 Years' Probation
Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Colorado Congresswoman
Supporters Ask Filner To Resign Over Sexual Harassment Claims

Los Angeles Times
Ex-San Diego Mayor Bob Filner still denies sex harassment and alleges his office was bugged--by Kristina Davis

The New York Times
Ex-Mayor of San Diego Pleads Guilty to Charges of Sexual Harassment--by Rob Davis and Adam Nagourney

On the Issues
Bob Filner

Times of San Diego
Former Mayor Bob Filner’s House Arrest to End Sunday--by Chris Jennewein

Voice of San Diego
The 5 Craziest Moments From the New Filner Book--by Liam Dillon

Photos
Bob Filner--by City of San Diego (public domain) via Wikipedia
Hooter's Sign Banning Filner--from Twitter/Francisbarraza via Delish
Filner at Plea Sentencing--screenshot via NBC San Diego

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Tina’s Story
Hiram Monserrate moved quickly from the New York City Council to the New York State Senate. BUT it was his quick temper that led to his political demise.

Hillary’s Story
In 1963, two black men in Florida were wrongfully convicted of murder. BUT even when evidence clears them of the deed, racism and bigotry delayed commuting their sentence.

Sources
Tina's Story
Associated Press
NY Senate votes to expel convicted lawmaker

Daily Politics
Monserrate convicted of misdemeanor--by Bill Hammond

Gotham Gazette
Hiram Monserrate Has No Place in Elected Office--by Nydia Velazquez

New York Daily News
Bloomberg: Monserrate's Actions 'Disgraceful, Despicable, Deplorable'

The New York Observor (Politicker NY)
Mad-Dog Councilman Champions No Man's Land--by Katharine Jose

The New York Post
Dems say ex-con Monserrate has real shot to win old Council seat--by Michael Gartland and Carl Campanile

The New York State Senate
Hiram Monserrate

The New York Times
Monserrate Is Cleared of Felonies--by Ralph Blumenthal
Monserrate Gets 2 Years in Prison for Misusing City Funds--by Colin Moynihan
New York Senate Expels Monserrate Over Assault--by Jeremy W. Peters
Rallying Around a Politician Charged With Assault--by Anne Barnard

People Pill
Hiram Monserrate

Syracuse
State Sen. Hiram Monserrate partly acquitted in domestic abuse case--by The Associated Press

Vote Hiram Monserrate
About Page

Photos
Hiram Monserrate--New York State Senate (Public Domain)
Hiram Monserrate announcing return to Democratic caucus in NY Senate--by Austin512 (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Hillary's Story
Death Penalty Information Center
The 13 other survivors and their stories--by Sydney P. Freedberg

Local 10 News
Black Florida man wrongly convicted of murder in 1960s dies at age 83--by Sanela Sabovic

The National Registry of Exonerations
Wilbert Lee

The New York Times
‘It's Over’ for 2 Wrongly Held 12 Years--by James T. Wooten

Orlando Sentinel
Pitts and Lee: For 25 years, denial of compensation shamed Florida

Sun Sentinel
Wilbert Lee, wrongly convicted of murder, dies at 83--by Howard Cohen

Wikipedia
Pitts and Lee v. Florida

Witness to Innocence
Freddie Lee Pitts (1937-2020)
Photos
Pitts (L) and Lee leaving a court hearing in 1969--from AP via The Sun Sentinel
Lee and Pitts leaving their second murder trial--via Florida Memory
Lee and Pitts at FL Legislature in 1998--Photo by Don Edgar/AP via The Sun Sentinel

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Hillary’s Story
As a US House Rep. Bob Livingston took an understated approach. BUT when he vies for the prominent Speaker of the House position, his undercover exploits come to light.

Tina’s Story
Joel Greenberg ran as a Trump-like figure who would stop corruption in Seminole County, FL. BUT when he misuses funds for a litany of illicit activities, he’s taxed with corruption and pays a hefty price.

Sources
Hillary's Story
The Advocate
Former Congressman Bob Livingston emerges as figure in Trump's Ukraine saga--by Elizabeth Crisp

KellyWurx
Rep. Bob Livingston Shocking Resignation--by KellyWurx via YouTube

NOLA.com
Bob Livingston, former Louisiana congressman, to publish political memoir--by Drew Broach

Washington Post
Larry Flynt, Investigative Pornographer--by Howard Kurtz

Livingston Rejected GOP Advice--by Eric Pianin
Livingston Quits as Speaker-Designate--by Eric Pianin

Wikipedia
Bob Livingston

Photos
Bob Livingston--photo by Dennis Cook/AP via Politico
Bob Livingston and his wife, Bonnie--photo by Matt Ross/Times-Picayune archive via NOLA.com
Bob Livingston Resigning on the US House Floor--via Washington Post
Larry Flynt--by Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images

Tina's Story
ABC News
Matt Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg gets 11 years as probe into congressman stalls, sources say--by Will Steakin

Click Orlando
Bribery, fraud, sex: What we know about the cases Joel Greenberg is involved in--by Christie Zizo
Joel Greenberg admits to paying teen for sex, introducing her to other men, documents show--by Merris Badcock
Joel Greenberg’s estranged wife appears in Matt Gaetz rap video--by Mike DeForest

CNN
Joel Greenberg sentenced to 11 years after cooperating with federal probe into Matt Gaetz--by Marshall Cohen

Government Technology
Seminole County, Fla., Becomes First to Try Taking Payment by Bitcoin — Sort of--by Ben Miller

The New York Times
Former Gaetz Confidant Is Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison--by Eric Adelson and Michael S. Schmidt

Orlando Sentinel
Seminole Tax Collector Joel Greenberg didn't break law by pulling over speeding motorist, prosecutor says--by Martin Comas
Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg gives $3.5 million in consultant contracts, salaries to friends and associates--by Lauren Ritchie

Politico
The congressman and his wingman--by Marc Caputo

United States Attorney's Office
Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Micah Greenberg Pleads Guilty To Multiple Federal Offenses

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLEDISTRICT OF FLORIDA
ORLANDO DIVISION
United States of America v. Joel Micah Greenberg

WESH 2
Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg to pay $1.8M in restitution

WFTV9
Joel Greenberg: Disgraced former Seminole County tax collector sentenced to 11 years--by Q McCray, James Tutten, and Sarah Wilson
Joel Greenberg: Former tax collector to pay Seminole County nearly $1.3M--by Jeff Levkulich and Sarah Wilson

Photos
Joel Greenberg--from Office of the Seminole County Tax Collector (Public Domain)
Sentencing of Greenberg--screenshot via Click Orlando
Gaetz, Greenberg, and DeSantis--from @tominahonen/Twitter via SportsKeeda

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Hillary Cassel is a proud Democrat, mental health care advocate, and co-founder of the law firm Cassel & Cassel, P.A.

Beginning her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney at the Broward State Attorney’s Office, Hillary witnessed the devastating inequality of our justice system firsthand. For the last seven years, she has represented struggling families against large insurance companies in their time of need. Now, she is running for the Florida House of Representatives because she knows that we need strong Democratic leadership in Tallahassee.

Websites
Hillary for Florida Website
Namaste the Stigma Away

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Tina’s Story
Jimmy Dimora served for decades as a County Commissioner and Chairman of the Democratic Party in Ohio. BUT when his pay for play schemes are revealed he is sentenced to federal prison in one of the largest corruption cases in Ohio history.

Hillary’s Story
SCOTUS judge Clarence Thomas’s wife, Virginia,aka, Ginni spent many years in Washington building her own political career. BUT her alleged role in the January 6th insurrection places the reputation of SCOTUS in jeopardy.

Tina's Sources
The Chicago Crusader
Mayor in Florida arrested after shots fired at SWAT attempting to serve warrant at his home--by The Washington Post

FDLE Press Release
FDLE agents arrest Port Richey Mayor Dale Glen Massad

Heavy
Dale G. Massad: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

NBC News
Florida mayor arrested after deputies shot at during raid on his home--by Elisha Fieldstadt
Florida mayor who shot at deputies is suspended from office by governor--by Phil Helsel

Newsweek
Shots Fired at Police As They Attempt to Serve Warrant at Florida Mayor's House in Port Richey--by Jenni Fink

Tampa Bay 10
Former Port Richey mayor Dale Massad used crack cocaine and meth daily, records show--by Chelsea Tatham and Grady Trimble

Tampa Bay Reporter
FORMER AND ACTING PORT RICHEY MAYORS ACCUSED IN PLOT TO OBSTRUCT JUSTICE
PORT RICHEY MAYOR ARRESTED AFTER FIRING SHOTS AT SWAT DEPUTIES

Tampa Bay Times
Terrence Rowe, ex-acting mayor of Port Richey, admits to conspiracy, gets probation--by C.T. Bowen

Vice
The Strange Rise and Sudden Fall of the Florida Mayor Who Took on a SWAT Team--by Francisco Alvarado

WFLA News Channel 8
Former Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad accepts plea deal, 3-year prison sentence--by Megan Gannon

Photos
Dale Glen Massad Mug Shot--from Pasco County Sheriff's Office via NBC News
Terrence Row Mug Shot--from Pasco County Sheriff's Office via Tampa Bay Times)
Sheriff Chris Nocco at Press Conference--screenshot via Bay News 9

Hillary's Story
CNBC
Ginni Thomas-tied Facebook group ‘FrontLiners for Liberty’ could be a new focus in Jan. 6 investigation--by Brian Schwartz

CNN
Latest Ginni Thomas controversy means the Supreme Court can't escape the 2020 election--By Joan Biskupic

NBC News
The untold story of Ginni Thomas' anti-cult activism — after she was 'deprogrammed'--By Allan Smith and Alex Seitz-Wald

NPR
Ginni Thomas reportedly pressed Trump's chief of staff on overturning the election
Jan. 6 committee asks Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, to testify

Politifact
A fact-checker’s guide to Ginni Thomas’ texts to Trump’s chief of staff--by Bill McCarthy and Amy Sherman

Vanity Fair
“PUT THINGS RIGHT”: GINNI THOMAS' EFFORTS TO OVERTURN TRUMP'S LOSS IN ARIZONA MORE EXTENSIVE THAN KNOWN--by Terry Mosley

Washington Post
The Nominee's Soul Mate--by Laura Blumenfeld

Wikipedia
Ginni Thomas

Photos
Ginni Thomas--by Chip Somodevilla/Getty via NPR
Ginni and Clarence Thomas Wedding Photo--via Arkansas Online
Ginni Thomas Text to Mark Meadows--screenshot via CNN Politics

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Elected in 2016, Lauren Book is a rising star among Florida Democrats. After being unanimously selected Senate Democratic Leader, Lauren has led Democrats in the fight against the growing far- right in Tallahassee.

Leader Book has dedicated her career to fighting childhood sexual abuse both in and out of the Legislature. As Chair of the Children, Families, and Seniors Committee, Lauren reconstructed Florida’s child abuse reporting system, designing a central hotline so that no report is left uninvestigated. She went on to expand Medicaid for newborns and babies from just 3 months to a year- no small feat for a Democrat. Outside of the Legislature, Lauren founded Lauren's Kids, an Emmy Award winning non for profit dedicated to ending childhood sexual abuse through education. Her programming is found in schools in 41 states and internationally.

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Special Guest: Lauren Book.

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Hillary’s Story
Larry Kramer started his career as a writer. BUT when the government failed to act, he sounded the alarm on the AIDS crisis.

Tina’s Story
George Rekers made a name for himself through his controversial theories and studies on homosexuality. BUT when he returns from vacation in 2010 with a young man in tow, he’s got some explaining to do.

Hillary's Story
ACT UP
"Larry--The WORD"--by Timothy Lunceford-Stevens

Biography
Larry Kramer Captured His Seemingly Hopeless Fight for HIV/AIDS Victims in 'The Normal Heart'--by Rachel Chang

Britannica
Larry Kramer

Brooklyn Museum
In Conversation: Larry Kramer and Jonathan Katz--via YouTube

History
AIDS activists unfurl a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ home

Los Angeles Times
Letters to the Editor: Larry Kramer, the gay community’s ‘Old Testament figure wrapped in righteous fury’--by Steve Martin

Making Gay History
Larry Kramer

The New Yorker
The Benevolent Rage of Larry Kramer--by Michael Specter

The New York Times
Larry Kramer, Playwright and Outspoken AIDS Activist, Dies at 84--by Daniel Lewis

NPR
Larry Kramer, Pioneering AIDS Activist And Writer, Dies At 84

Vanity Fair
In One of His Final Interviews Larry Kramer, 84 and Infirm, Still Roared--by Michael Shnayerson

Wikimedia
Larry Kramer

Photos
Larry Kramer--by Robert Giard, via Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints, and Photographs at NYPL
Larry Kramer at podium--by Ellen Shub/HBO via Los Angeles Times
Condom on Jesse Helms Home--via LGBT_History Facebook Page

Tina's Story
ACLU
HOWARD V. ARKANSAS - GEORGE REKERS FACT SHEET

The Advocate
Escort Revealed in Rekers Scandal

BuzzFeed News
George Alan Rekers' Rent-Boy Scandal--by Jack Shepherd

CNN
Reporters find tragic story amid embarrassing scandal--By Penn Bullock and Brandon K. Thorp
Therapy to change 'feminine' boy created a troubled man, family says--by Scott Bronstein and Jessi Joseph

Constantine Report
Second "Rent Boy" Emerges in Prof. George Rekers (Family Research Council) Gay Sex Scandal

Daily News
Anti-gay activist, Christian minister George Rekers caught in gay escort scandal resigns from NARTH--By Michael Sheridan

Dangerous Minds
DR. GEORGE REKERS: AMERICAN MENGELE?

Equality Florida
Bill McCollum Still Paying for George Rekers

Falls Church News Press
George Rekers Delusional Downfall Is A Familiar Tale--by Wayne Besen

GLADD
"Ex-gay" group NARTH rebrands with dangerous mission--by By Joeli Katz

Go Pride Chicago
George Rekers steps down from ex-gay board

Miami New Times
Christian right leader George Rekers takes vacation with "rent boy"--by PENN BULLOCK AND BRANDON K. THORP

The New York Times
Scandal Stirs Legal Questions in Anti-Gay Cases--by John Schwartz

Newsweek
Left Wing: When Gay Bashers Are Gay, Why Do People Just Mock and Turn Away?--BY EVE CONANT

PFLAG
Ex-Gay Leader’s Male Escort: Actually, We Did Have Sex--by Rachel Slajda

Queerty
The Gay Rentboy Scandal That Should Sink Bigot Baptist Minister George Alan Rekers

Sacramento Post
(Gay Escort Scandal) George Rekers (a gay Tiger Woods?) Second Man has come forward

Sun Sentinel
Male escort says he gave 'sexual' massages to anti-gay leader--By Steve Rothaus and The Miami Herald

Think Progress
How The Rekers ‘Rent Boy’ Scandal Could Undermine Prop. 8 Supporters’ Court Battle--by AMANDA TERKEL

Towleroad
Florida AG Bill McCollum Paid George ‘Rentboy’ Rekers $87,000 to Be Star Witness for State’s Gay Adoption Ban--by Andy Towle

The Week
Rekers rentboy scandal: The fallout continues

Wikipedia
George Rekers
Howard v. Arkansas

Photos
George Rekers--screenshot via The Advocate
Jo-Vanni Roman--screenshot via The Advocate
Rekers caught at airport--via CNN

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Denise Horland has been serving the City of Plantation since 2018. A strong believer in civic engagement and service to others, Denise continues to serve on several boards and charitable groups. She currently serves on the Broward League of Cities Board Directors, Florida League of Cities Advocacy, and Municipal Administration Legislative Policy Committees and was recently appointed to the Broward County Planning Council. Denise was proud to have been named by the Florida League of Cities as Plantation’s first Home Rule Hero, and as a 2021 Woman of Distinction by the Broward County Commission on the Status of Women. Additionally, Denise currently serves as Secretary on the Plantation Police Pension Board and earned her Certified Public Pension Trustee (CPPT) designation in 2021.

Hillary and Tina speak to Denise Horland about her activism, her public service, the importance of local politics, and more!

Sources
Denise Horland City of Plantation Bio
Council Member Denise Horland Facebook

Special Guest: Denise Horland.

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Desmond Meade is a formerly homeless returning citizen who overcame many obstacles to eventually become the President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), Chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy, and a graduate of Florida International University College of Law.

As President and Executive Director of FRRC, Desmond led the FRRC to a historic victory in 2018 with the successful passage of Amendment 4, a grassroots citizen’s initiative which restored voting rights to over 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions. Recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2019, Desmond presently leads efforts to empower and civically re-engage local communities across the state, and to reshape local, state, and national criminal justice policies.

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Congressman Ted Deutch represents Florida's 22nd district, which serves communities in northern Broward County and southeastern Palm Beach County in South Florida. Now serving his seventh term in the 117th Congress, he is the Chairman of the House Ethics Committee, a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on which he serves as the Chairman of the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism Subcommittee.Ted’s priorities in the 117th Congress include promoting economic opportunity in South Florida, reducing the influence of big money in our elections, gun violence prevention, fighting for full equality for all, and advancing the security interests of the United States, Israel, and our allies.

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Bobby B. DuBose’s notable career of leadership within the Florida Legislature began when he accepted the position of Democratic Leader Pro Tempore until 2018, leading to the highlight of his final term – serving as the current Minority Leader for 2020–22 Legislature. This accomplishment follows his many years of service as Commissioner for District 3 with the City of Fort Lauderdale. Additionally, Representative DuBose was elected as Chair of the Broward Legislative Delegation for 2016-2017.

Representative DuBose received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Florida. After graduation, Representative DuBose returned to his hometown neighborhood where he learned the true meaning of “to whom much is given, much is required.”

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Cindy Polo is a mother, advocate, and a former Florida State Representative. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island to her Colombian parents. Moving to Northwest Miami-Dade at the age of two, Cindy has always been a fierce advocate for equal and adequate representation in all forms of government. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Mass communications and her MBA from Florida International University. Her career experience includes working for the Miami Heat and the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority. Her most important role was becoming a stay at home mother. Inspired by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Shooting, Polo knew she had to take action, which is why she ran for the Florida House of Representatives in 2018 for District 103. Cindy flipped a long-held seat from Red to Blue by 7 points. In her two years in the Florida House, Cindy Polo was a champion for everyday Floridians.

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Special Guest: Cindy Polo.

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Representative Rayner is a Florida native and was born and raised in Pinellas County. Rayner comes from a long line of service. Her mother was one of the first Black social-workers in St. Petersburg, Florida and her uncles served the City of St. Petersburg, District 70 and the State of Florida as the first Black Secretary for the Department of Corrections for the State of Florida and the former State Representative for District 55 (now 70), respectively. Rayner is the founder and Principal Attorney at Civil Liberty Law. Representative Rayner has quickly become an emerging voice on the issues of criminal justice reform, education, health and economic disparities, and race and gender issues both locally and nationally. She currently serves as the local counsel for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, served as Assistant Assistant Public Defender for Hillsborough and Pinellas/Pasco Counties and as a Legislative Aide to Former State Senator Arthenia Joyner. And, made history as the first openly queer black women in Florida’s legislature.

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For over a decade, Thomas Kennedy lived as an undocumented immigrant. Watching his parents overcome their struggles to try and achieve success led Thomas to become involved in student activism and immigration reform advocacy. He graduated with an International Relations major from Florida International University and worked with the Florida Immigrant Coalition, was a fellow for the Center for Community Change Action, currently serves as the Florida State Coordinator for United We Dream, and was recently elected as a DNC member.

Gerald Doherty is an organizer with the Lower Hudson Valley DSA in NY (previously with the Miami DSA). As an organizer for the DSA, which stands for the Democratic Socialists of America, Gerald works to empower working folks by fighting for reforms and effect change through legislative and direct action.

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Caroline Light currently serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard University and teaches courses on women, gender, and sexuality.

Melba Pearson is an attorney specializing in civil rights and criminal law, with an emphasis on policy.

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Special Guests: Caroline Light and Melba V. Pearson.

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Special Guest: Nancy Metayer.

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Hillary's Story
In 2019, Rick Scott was sworn in as United States Senator from Florida and has is known for controversial investment schemes and his conservative position on issues like the death penalty, welfare, voter rights and school choice, along with his rejection in the scientific belief of climate change. But, in March 2020 Scott took things too far when he tried to block the passage of the Coronavirus Relief Bill.

Tina's Story
Louis Kealoha served in the Honolulu police department beginning in 1983 and, after working his way up, got sworn in as a police chief in 2009. But, in 2017, after an FBI probe surrounding, of all things, a stolen mailbox, the police chief, along with his deputy prosecutor wife, Katherine, found themselves mired in the muck.

Hillary's Sources
Politifact
"Rick Scott 'oversaw the largest Medicare fraud' in U.S. history, Florida Democratic Party says"--by Amy Sherman
"Gov. Rick Scott shifts again on Medicaid expansion"-by Jon Greenberg

Miami Herald
"Florida’s Rick Scott demands reduced unemployment benefits in coronavirus relief bill"--BY ALEX DAUGHERTY AND EMMA DUMAIN

"How Rick Scott won reelection as Florida governor"--By Marc Caputo and Adam C. Smith

Orlando Sentinel
"Rick Scott restored the voting rights of twice as many white former felons as black felons"--by Monivette Cordeiro

Tampa Bay Times
"Why is Sen. Rick Scott so heartless toward jobless Floridians?"--Editorial Board

"Rick Scott's office deleted messages related to Irma nursing home deaths"--by Kirby Wilson

Sun Sentinel
"Gov. Rick Scott took responsibility? No, he took $300 million"--by Randy Schultz

Wikimedia
Rick Scott

Photos
Woman yelling at Rick Scott at Starbucks (screenshot via YouTube):
Rick Scott via Daily Kos
Rick Scott in Testimony via Village News

Tina's Sources
Sources
Honolulu Police Department
Louise M. Kealoha

Wikimedia
Katherine Kealoha
Honolulu

Slate
“There’s a Bonkers Corruption Case Unfolding in Hawaii”--by Molly Olmstead

AP
“Prosecutor says Hawaii police chief, wife abused positions”--by JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER
“Hawaii law enforcement power couple mired in corruption case”--By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER

ABC
“Convicted ex-Honolulu police chief files for divorce”--By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER

United States Department of Justice
“Former Honolulu Prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, Former Police Chief Louis Kealoha Plead Guilty”

Hawaii News Now
“Ahead of sentencing, ex-Police Chief Louis Kealoha pleads for leniency”--by Lynn Kawano
“'No one is above the law': Former HPD chief, prosecutor wife indicted”

Honolulu Civil Beat
“Honolulu Feds Want Katherine Kealoha In Prison For 14 Years”--by Nick Grube
Kealoha Timeline

West Hawaii Today
“Katherine and Louis Kealoha admit guilt”--By Rob Perez

KITV 4
“Katherine Kealoha and brother indicted on drug distribution charges”

Kai Wai Ola Magazine
“Dynamic Duo: Together the Kealohas serve and protect the public and Hawaii’s natural resources”--by Howard Dashefsky

Boston College Law School Magazine
“The Mysterious Case of the Missing Mailbox”--Nick Grube

Khon News 2
“Half-brother of former Police Chief Louis Kealoha arrested for alleged abuse”

Photos:
Honolulu Police Department
Louis M. Kealoha (headshot via Honolulu Police Department)

Boston College Law School Magazine
Kealohas Leaving Court Wearing Lei (via Boston College Law School Magazine)

Hawaii News Now
Florence Puana (via Screenshot of Hawaii News Now Interview with Puana)

Star Advertiser
Katherine Kealoha’s Boyfriend, Firefighter Jesse Michael Ebersole (Photo by Cindy Russell via Start Advertiser)

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Tina's Story
From 1981 until 2003, Gary George served as Wisconsin’s State Senator known for being a maverick. But, when he failed to toe the party line one too many times, he became embroiled in a recall election and later sank further into the muck of corruption.

Hillary's Story
In 1983, Willie J. Junior made history as the first black commissioner of the Escambia County Commission. When charges of bribery, racketeering, and other crimes come to light, Junior mucks up his legacy. But, it’s his strange disappearance that catapults the Florida town into a decades long mystery.

Sources:

Tina's Story
Wikimedia
Gary George (Wisconsin politician)
Milwaukee

Pioneer Press
“Former Wisconsin senator named in Laos plot court papers”--by Pioneer Press

Politifact
“Gary George says he created school choice”--by Dave Humfoefer

The Badger Herald
“Gary George removed from ballot”--The Badger Herald

Fox 6 Now
“Running for Congress: Convicted felon Gary George”--AP Wire Service

Wisconsin Elections Commission
“About Recalls in Wisconsin”

The Chippewa Herald
“Revolt ousts Senator George” by Todd Richmond (Associated Press)
“State Sen. Gary George indicted on two conspiracy charges”--by Melissa Trujillo
“Former state senator sentenced to 4 years in prison”--by Todd Richmond (Associated Press)

Urban Milwalkee
“Gary George’s Grafton Mansion”--by Michael Horne

Wisconsin State Journal
“State court reinstates Gary George's law license”--by Associated Press

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Gary George vs Gwen Moore, and 2 Republicans face off, in congressional primary”--by Annysa Johnson

Milwaukee Magazine
“Downfall”--by Joel McNally

SFGate
“Ex-Wisconsin lawmaker implicated in Laos coup plot, federal agent says” by Demian Bulwa

Twin City Pioneer Press
“Former Wis. senator implicated in Laos plot had ties to Hmong”--by Pioneer Press

New York Times
“Political Briefing; Name Recognition, But With a Twist”--by B. Drummond Ayres Jr.

Case Law
“Supreme Court of Wisconsin--Re: IN RE: DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST Gary R. GEORGE”

Milwaukee Magazine
“Cloak and Dagger”--by Jessica McBride

Photos:
Wisconsin Eye
Gary George Speaking to Reporters (screenshot via YouTube)

Ballotpedia
Gary George (Wisconsin)

Wikipedia
Gwen Moore Congressional Photo (U.S. House Office of Photography)

Hillary's Story
Pensapedia
Willie Junior
W. D. Childers

Rick's Blog
"In 2005: Mysterious Death of Willie Junior"--Rick Outzen

Casetext
McMillan v. Escambia County--United States Court of Appeals

Photos
Pensapedia
Willie Junior Commissioner Photo
W. D. Childers
Childers Swearing-in
Junior Drive-Thru Funeral Home

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