Democratic National Convention

Pitbull Joining Barack Obama in South Florida on Sunday

Dale! Pitbull may be Mr. 305 (where the vast majority of his fellow Cuban-Americans are voting for Mitt Romney), but he'll be stepping into the 954 on Sunday to join President Obama at a major pre-election rally.

Reader Mail: The Presidential Election Isn't About Race

15 Richest Rock Singers: From Springsteen to Jimmy Buffett, Bono, and Paul McCartney

Face it ... We're a society obsessed with celebrity wealth. Whether it's the 20 Richest Rappers, Ten Richest DJs, Eight Richest Musicians in their Teens and 20s, or the Five Richest Celebs in the Music Business, you can count on Crossfade to narrow down the ridiculously long, arbitrary lists publi ... More >>

Gabby Douglas's Hairy Situation

Sorry Charlie: Alex Sink Actually Democrat's Favorite In 2014 Gov Race, According to Poll

Earlier this week, we brought to your attention to an odd poll that claimed 61 percent of Democratic voters wanted former Republican Charlie Crist to be the Dem's gubernatorial candidate in 2014. The numbers seemed way off, and now a new poll is out showing that actually Alex Sink, who ran for gover ... More >>

Gabby Douglas Deserves To Be Praised, Not Ridiculed

Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke wants blacks to stop being so envious and hateful toward one another.We African-Americans are our own worst enemies. We do a bett ... More >>

Florida Cop Takes to Facebook During Obama Speech and Wonders "Where's Lee Harvey Oswald?"

The Secret Service takes threats on the life of the president pretty seriously. That's kind of their main job. So don't be surprised when you casually mention the assassination of the president on Facebook and then find them knocking on your door. That's what happened to one Florida woman, who proba ... More >>

MTV Video Music Awards 2012's Big Winners and Even Bigger Losers

If, last night, you shouted, "Screw crappy pop!" and chose Barack, then you've probably got no effing idea who won and lost at the MTV Video Music Awards. Luckily, we here at Crossfade own a DVR. So while watching Obama goin' hard at the Democratic National Convention, we were also keeping track of ... More >>

MTV VMAs v. Democratic National Convention: Screw Crappy Pop, Choose Barack

Last night, it was NFL. Today, it's the MTV Video Music Awards. But are professional football games and Chris Brown's dance moves really more important than democracy? No ... The only thing worth watching on television tonight is the Democratic National Convention. And if you don't believe us, we ... More >>

Todd "Legitimate Rape" Akin Is Comparing Himself to Marco Rubio In Campaign Ads

Charlie Crist was once a sure-bet, GOP-backed pick for U.S. Senate, until a superstar dark horse named Marco Rubio came along. Todd Akin was once a sure-bet, GOP-backed pick for U.S. Senate, until he opened his mouth to tell the world that he doesn't believe "legitimate" rape can cause pregnancy and ... More >>

RNC 2012: Five Hottest Parties, From Kid Rock to Sarah Palin's Porn Doppelganger!

See also "Ten Most Musical Politicians Ever: Barry Obama, Mitt the Mormon Honky, and Others!" and "DEVO's New Song About Mitt Romney's Dog-on-Roof Incident." There is an old conservative adage that goes something like, "There ain't no party like a right-wing party, 'cause a right-wing party don't s ... More >>

Before Marco Rubio: A History of Florida Politicians Who Almost Were Vice Presidential Candidates

Given Florida's swing state importance, large population and Southern-but-not-quite status, you'd think that someone from this state would have been on a national presidential ticket by now, at least as a running mate.The media is currently rife with speculation that Senator Marco Rubio could be Mit ... More >>

Obama's Florida Pastor Is "Disappointed" in Gay Marriage Endorsement

Not everyone is happy with President Barack Obama's announcement yesterday that he personally supports the idea of gay marriage, least of all the evangelical Florida pastor who is an important adviser to the president. Rev. Joel Hunter, leader of an Orlando-area megachurch, says he is "disappointed" ... More >>

The Daily Show Will Broadcast From Florida During RNC

Left-leaning Floridians are probably not too enthused that the Republican Party is descending on Tampa to crown Mitt Romney as its official nominee in August. But don't worry, you hippies -- there's now something for you to get excited about, too. The Daily Show has announced it'll tape a week's wor ... More >>

Occupy Wall Street! Top Five Moments of Musical Protest From Hippies to Beasties

Since erupting in New York City's Zuccotti Park on September 17, the #occupywallstreet movement has been taking the nation by storm with it's populist rage and youthful vigor. One sure sign OWS is a youth movement is the increasing number of musicians and performers who have been dropping by unanno ... More >>

Comparing Barack Obama to LeBron James Is the Latest Conservative Zinger

​Back in 2004, when Barack Obama allegedly compared himself to LeBron James, little did he know he'd be setting himself up for a string of conservative zingers that shows no sign of stopping. Former Florida Republican congressman turned MSNBC host Joe Scarborough became the latest right-winger to ... More >>

Thousands of Angry Activists Expected to Destroy Tampa in 2012

It's like Miami, but with uglier beaches and whiter people. ​Tampa, our slightly "off" cousin to the North East, has been chosen to host the 2012 Republican National Convention in which the Grand Ol' Party will nominate Sarah Palin or Marco Rubio or Ron Paul or someone else slightly "off" to take ... More >>

Manny Diaz Endorses Kendrick Meek for Senate

Rep. Kendrick Meek added another impressive entry to his list of endorsement of US Senate today as City of Miami Mayor, and president of the US Conference of Mayor, Manny Diaz announced his endorsement. The press release came with equal amounts of back patting on the part of both men. ... More >>

Q&A With John Legend, Performing at the Fillmore Miami Beach This Friday

New Times recently caught up with John Legend in between all kinds of action. After his high-profile appearances at the inaugural festivities, February will find the five-time Grammy winner playing Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the NBA All-Star Game, and the Dubai International Jazz Festival. Oh, y ... More >>

Manny Being Manny: Our Frequent-Flying Mayor Schmoozes in D.C.

Okay, so being mayor of any city is pretty much being a professional schmoozer: attend a few balls, galas and fundraisers a week, bequeath a few keys to the city, glut yourself on cubed cheese and champagne, get re-elected, repeat. Riptide's resigned to that- but it sort of rubs us the wrong way wh ... More >>

Top Ten Miami News Stories of the Year

Murder trials, drug busts, hurricane warnings and robberies may continue to grab the "If It Bleeds, It Leads"-headlines but 2008 was a year of events that will continue to affect us well past the changing of the calendar year. Riptide counts down the biggest new stories of 2008. 10. Murder Free ... More >>

Raul Martinez's Popularity Hits Bottom

Negative campaign ads quash the former Hialeah mayor's quest for Congress.

What's Next for Mayor Diaz?

Why Can't Barack Obama Speak English?

Um, because that's not him.

Faux-bama: Channel 41's Doppelganger Sensation

Obama Fête at Bicentennial Park

Ce n'est pas le même.

Obama Rally Update: Bicentennial Park Crowd is Pumped, So Are the French

Miami PD Deputy Chief Frank Fernandez to Replace Timoney?

Ugly Shirts Keep Florida Delegates Safe

Around the Voice - McCarren Pool, Guitar Hero and the Democratic National Convention

Diaz at the DNC: American Dreaming

Make Sure You're on Meth If You Threaten Obama

Where in the world is Chief Timoney? This week's answer: Denver!

Delegating Denver - Will Florida Attend?

Ozomatli

Nixon Rewound

As Florida's GOP delegates head for New York, it's time to recall Miami Beach, 1972

Hair Church

Democratic Mayor or Republican Mayor?

The county mayor's race is nonpartisan -- on the surface

Direct Action Reaction

Provoking a cop doesn't exactly improve working conditions for Latin America's poor

Armesto Watch

Cannes Do

At the French film fest, art and commerce do a nasty mating dance

Shearer Delight

The voice of Flanders is the voice of reason, absatively posilutely

Squeeze Play

When an influential developer wants to cram a size-10 project on a size-4 parcel of waterfront land, who can he turn to for help? The ever-accommodating Miami City Commission, of course.

Panther, Panther Burning Bright

MC5: Gun-toting revolutionaries say the darndest things

Letters

The Cuba Libre Hustle

Those gracious folks at Bacardi have come up with a great new dance sensation, just for you!

Hugh Had to Be There

He's inexperienced. He's hefty. He's the First Brother-in-Law. And he's coming soon to a ballot near you.

The Third Man

George Bush knows how to make war. Bill Clinton can play the sax. But it's Elvis Presley who's really in charge here.

Price -A-Roni

Meatball Hero Up the Wazoo