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Alcee Hastings

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Joe Biden Visits Everglades, Stumps for Obama and Bill Nelson, Does Not Kill a Burmese Python

    It was an entrance worthy of Vladimir Putin.Joe Biden roared his air boat to a halt in the Everglades. Miccosukee war paint smeared his face. Swamp spray glistened on his bare chest. The Veep then tossed a giant, dead Burmese python at the feet of a gaggle of reporters and screamed: "Are you not ent ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    Connie Mack, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Other Florida Politicians Chided by Watchdog Report

    Fudge your expenses at work and you could get fired. Fudge them when you're in Congress and you'll probably get away with it.A new anti-corruption report spells out how hundreds of U.S. representatives use their positions to enrich themselves and their families. According to the report, those engage ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    David Rivera Has $8,000, Frederica Wilson is a Millionaire, and Local Politicos are Worth $170 Million

    David Rivera, multi-thousandaire.​Muckraking site OpenSecrets.org decided to throw some fire on the Occupy Movement this week by estimating the net worth of every single member of Congress, from mighty Darrell Issa with his $700 million to Florida pauper Alcee Hastings, who owes nearly $5 million ... More >>

  • News

    April 7, 2011

    Letters from the issue of April 7, 2011

    David Rivera, multi-thousandaire.​Muckraking site OpenSecrets.org decided to throw some fire on the Occupy Movement this week by estimating the net worth of every single member of Congress, from mighty Darrell Issa with his $700 million to Florida pauper Alcee Hastings, who owes nearly $5 million ... More >>

  • News

    March 31, 2011

    Alcee Hastings's sexual harassment woes

    David Rivera, multi-thousandaire.​Muckraking site OpenSecrets.org decided to throw some fire on the Occupy Movement this week by estimating the net worth of every single member of Congress, from mighty Darrell Issa with his $700 million to Florida pauper Alcee Hastings, who owes nearly $5 million ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2010

    Health Care Reform Passes, No Thanks To Your South Florida Politicos

    If you're half as cool as the staff here at Riptide, you were flipping between March Madness and C-SPAN last night like your life depended on it. Which to pick?photo by Sage Ross, via Wikimedia CommonsThe power of cardboard signs and megaphones was not enough to derail health reform.On CBS, Korie Lu ... More >>

  • News

    December 17, 2009

    Milton Hirsch removes backers in search of judge's seat

    If you're half as cool as the staff here at Riptide, you were flipping between March Madness and C-SPAN last night like your life depended on it. Which to pick?photo by Sage Ross, via Wikimedia CommonsThe power of cardboard signs and megaphones was not enough to derail health reform.On CBS, Korie Lu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2009

    When It Comes to "Government Waste," Ros-Lehtinen and the Diaz-Balarts Might as Well Be Democrats

    Cover art from CAGW's Waste Watch​The Citizens Against Government Waste's name pretty much says it all. The fiscally conservative think tank hates pork and government waste, which apparently includes programs such as expanding health care to kids in low-income families, providing low-interest loan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2009

    News Roundup

    USL found a new owner yesterday, and it's not Traffic Sports, owner of Miami FC. In fact, the ownership switch could result in FC's demise. [Herald]Your Miami Dolphins beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-6, continuing their dominance of the preseason. [UPI]But don't get too happy, because a troubling p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2009

    Alcee Hastings' Defense of Hate Crime Legislation Isn't a Laughing Matter

    Let's have a big ol' laugh at a congressman saying "naughty" words on the House floor. That's what NBCMiami.com and the Sun-Sentinel did. Hahaha... ha. NBC even called it "worthy of late-night talk show television."In Fort Lauderale Rep. Alcee Hastings' comments, he listed a number of ... More >>

  • News

    March 12, 2009

    Judge, Jury, and Dictator

    Liberty City Six Judge Joan Lenard refuses to pay a P.I. after he speaks out.

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2009

    Meet Your First Senate '10 Also-Ran Candidate: Dr. Marion Thorpe

    After running a race for Congress this past fall that included claiming opponent Alcee Hastings threatened to kill him, Dr. Marion Thorpe only managed to get 18% of the vote in district-23. Now he's decided to fail on an even larger stage. He just become the first announced Republican to seek Mel Ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2008

    War Between Obama Mamas and Palin Pretties in Lake Worth

    After running a race for Congress this past fall that included claiming opponent Alcee Hastings threatened to kill him, Dr. Marion Thorpe only managed to get 18% of the vote in district-23. Now he's decided to fail on an even larger stage. He just become the first announced Republican to seek Mel Ma ... More >>

  • News

    October 19, 2006

    Mock Trial

    Miami’s immigration judges are not interested in your problems

  • Culture

    September 14, 2006

    Trial by Hire

    Courtroom sketch artists give a unique glimpse of our most infamous criminals

  • News

    October 27, 2005

    Free This Priest

    Father Gerard Jean-Juste is no outlaw. He's a Magic City hero.

  • News

    June 14, 2001

    Shadow Dwellers

    Is Miami-Dade County Manager Steve Shiver a lying little weasel? Absolutely, absolutely.

  • News

    June 17, 1999

    Chairmen of the Outboard

    A 50-year-old Biscayne Bay institution builds a dock to the 21st Century

  • News

    March 25, 1999

    Tales from the Big House

    A 50-year-old Biscayne Bay institution builds a dock to the 21st Century

  • News

    November 19, 1998

    Letters

    A 50-year-old Biscayne Bay institution builds a dock to the 21st Century

  • News

    November 12, 1998

    A Legacy of Reason

    A 50-year-old Biscayne Bay institution builds a dock to the 21st Century

  • News

    December 4, 1997

    The Waiting Game

    After more than a year, Commissioner James Burke may finally learn what lies ahead: Prosecution or exoneration

  • News

    September 25, 1997

    The Baba Chronicles

    For some people, African millionaire Foutanga Dit Babani Sissoko was a dream come true. For others he was a nightmare.

  • News

    September 26, 1996

    Jimmy in the Lion's Den

    For some people, African millionaire Foutanga Dit Babani Sissoko was a dream come true. For others he was a nightmare.

  • News

    April 11, 1996

    Crime & Nourishment

    In Miami breaking bread has become an intricate part of breaking the law

  • News

    February 8, 1996

    Perilous Journey

    For more than two decades Miami's Haitian Refugee Center was a beacon of hope and a force for justice. Today its director, Guy Victor, is struggling just to keep it afloat.

  • News

    March 30, 1995

    This Is Not the USA

    He thought he was just doing his job and playing by the rules. Then he learned that the rules are very different in the sovereign nation of the Miccosukee.

  • News

    May 5, 1993

    Inside Little Haiti

    From an island in the sea to an island in the heart of Miami

  • News

    January 20, 1993

    The Dynamic Duo

    Their flocks have multiplied despite past controversy. But can the Revs. Victor Curry and Richard Dunn preach politics?

  • News

    January 13, 1993

    From The Back of the Bus to the Driver's Seat

    Miami's black community finally gets an honest shot at the county commission, and the scramble among candidates is on

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