FCIR Will Host Live Twitter Chat on April 3
Associate Director Trevor Aaronson will discuss terrorism prosecutions, journalism ethics and accountability reporting in Florida.
In Florida, 130 Self-Defense Claims Like George Zimmerman’s
Howard Goodman: Stand Your Ground has been invoked following bar fights, gang shootings and road-road incidents.
FCIR Associate Director Says No Evidence Supports Jobs Claims in Florida GOP Ad
Trevor Aaronson tells NBC 2 in Fort Myers that FCIR's analysis disputes the Florida Republican Party's assertions that Gov. Rick Scott's policies have created jobs.
NRA’s Behind-the-Scenes Campaign Encouraged ‘Stand Your Ground’ Adoption
Howard Goodman: As soon as the bill was signed into law in Florida, the NRA's executive vice president said the pro-gun organization would use the victory to promote the law everywhere.
On Zimmerman’s 911 Call, What Sounds Like a Racial Slur
Howard Goodman: With careful listening, and technically enhanced replays, it has become clearer that George Zimmerman uttered a racial slur during his 911 call.
Jeb in 2012? That Dream’s Over. But Rubio? That One’s Still Alive
Howard Goodman: As Jeb Bush's endorsement of Mitt Romney ends speculation he'll run for president this year, talk increases of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio as a vice presidential nominee.