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The Case for Re-Election
In 2008 the Independent News endorsed Barack Obama for president. The weight of two wars, escalating healthcare costs, senseless inequality and economic uncertainty were on our minds when we made [...]
Presidential Election Side-By-Side
Barack Obama (I) D Age & Birthplace: 51; Honolulu, Hawaii Alma Mater: Occidental College, Columbia University (B.A.), Harvard Law School (J.D.) Occupation: 44th President of the United States, [...]
Surveying the Field
In an effort to help readers better familiarize themselves with local candidates on the November ballot, the IN sent surveys to the political hopefuls. The candidates were asked about issues [...]
Vote 2012: IN’s Election Guide
A free press is a cornerstone of our American democracy—a press that can analyze and critique government officials, political parties and candidates without fear of arrest or imprisonment. Without [...]
IN’s Endorsements
STATE/REGIONAL U.S. Senator Chris Borgia, NPA Bill Gaylor, NPA Connie Mack, Rep Bill Nelson (I), Dem The sad truth is that the Republican U.S. Senators have shown little love for Northwest [...]
Nelson vs. Mack
Florida’s Senate Race By Jeremy Morrison Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) is defending his U.S. Senate seat this year against Rep. Connie Mack, IV (R-Fla.). The two have been hustled onto a stage [...]
The Skinny on the Amendments
Just Vote ‘No’ to Whole Batch By Rick Outzen The Florida Legislature has placed 11 constitutional amendments on the ballot this November, which may be a record for the lawmakers. For any to [...]
Halloween Guide ’12
IN Halloween Guide '12: Political pumpkins, DIY costumes, pumpkin recipes and a complete calendar of local Halloween events Open publication - Free publishing - More 12
You Just Have to Go to the Fair
By Kate Peterson Corn dogs, rides, beer, funnel cakes and games galore. This year the Pensacola Interstate Fair has so much to offer everyone from the little to the big. To add to the fun, [...]
Ghosts of Mississippi, 2012 Version
ROBERT KENNEDY, JR. INTERVIEWS CIVIL RIGHTS ICON By Rick Outzen On Tuesday, Oct. 2, I sat in on an interview between Robert Kennedy, Jr. and civil rights icon James Meredith, the first [...]
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Happenings 5/16/13
Hangout '13: Kickoff the Party With Lotus
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