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WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 25The Progressive Page Turner: Motherhood Discounted
The myth of the welfare queen vilified women caregivers who dropped out of the paid workforce. It cemented the idea in people’s minds that society is made up of autonomous individuals who can take care of themselves with a wage-earning job. But our civilization can’t function…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 25Tampa Bay’s Congressional District 16 could be a lot less red than everyone thought
As Donald Trump’s poll numbers continue to erode, some Republicans, even in Florida, are slightly backing away from being linked to the president. Sydney Gruters is not one of them. The 44-year-old Sarasota resident is running against Democrat Kelly Kirschner and NPA candidate…
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Published September 22Two years after Hurricane Milton: What a hurricane’s reach really means
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, brought a direct hit to Sarasota and placed Tampa Bay within the broader strike zone.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 18Librarian: Book bans continue to cause pain
After winning an Emmy, one of the protagonists of 'The Librarians' sits down with a WSLR reporter.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 16Activist jiu-jitsu aims to spare bear lives
Want to save Florida black bears? Buy a hunting license, conservationists urge.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 11The Progressive Page Turner: The Day the World Stops Shopping
Could we stop the destruction of the environment by curtailing our consumption? In his book, J. B. MacKinnon examines how our insatiable appetite for consumer goods is at the heart of every environmental problem.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 09Former Booker Elementary students and teachers reflect on 9-11
25 years later, we hear from those who were next to George W. Bush when he received the news.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 04It’s standing room only at Angie Nixon’s Sarasota meet-and-greet
Nixon's upset win has invigorated young voters—even in one of her worst performing districts.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 04Suncoast Waterkeeper drops lawsuit against concrete crushing company
The organization can't find the controversial plant’s former owner.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published August 28Bradenton Times Podcast: Mark Davis, Florida congressional candidate
Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley talk with Mark Davis about his campaign.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published August 26Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota and Manatee see surge in population at risk of homelessness
Rising cost of living prompts more people to seek support, to stay off the streets.