Political corruption a top export in Florida

By Yaël Ossowski | Florida Watchdog ST. PETERSBURG — Citrus products and airplane parts may be the most well-known exports from the state of Florida, but if 2012 is any indiciation, political corruption may overtake both in the new year. BFF: Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera, right, got a campaign boost from his pal U.S. Sen….

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Article on Reason.com: Michigan Lawmakers Pass Right-to-Work Law

Another article of mine was reprinted on Reason’s website, this time on Michigan passing “right-to-work” legislation.  Reason is a libertarian magazine that features great commentary and analysis on the pressing issues of our day. Enjoy: Yaël Ossowski | Dec. 11, 2012 2:55 pm Overcoming the large crowds that have descended upon the capital, Michigan House members approved legislation allowing…

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Michigan becomes 24th ‘right-to-work’ state

IT’S THE LAW: Gov. Rick Snyder, right, speaks as Lt. Gov. Brian Calley listens Tuesday at a news conference in Lansing, Mich., after signing the right-to-work law. (AP photo) By Yaël Ossowski | Watchdog.org LANSING, Michigan — Ending the battle as easily as it began, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday signed into law “right-to-work” measures that…

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Michigan lawmakers pass ‘right-to-work’ law

EN MASSE: Thousands of demonstrators gather Tuesday outside the State Capitol in Lansing, Mich., protesting a right-to-work vote. (AP photo) By Yaël Ossowski | Watchdog.org LANSING — Overcoming the large crowds that have descended upon the capital, Michigan House members approved legislation allowing workers to freely decide whether they wish to pay union dues as a…

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FL: Profits of doom: Military contractors decry spending cuts but keep raking in cash

By Yaël Ossowski | Florida Watchdog ST. PETERSBURG — The nation’s largest military contractors may be doing everything they can to warn Floridians of impending doom coming in the form of military-spending cuts, but newly announced defense contracts may leave their claims falling on deaf ears. DOOM: Military contractors warn of coming defense cuts, but…

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Sarasota Speech with Rich Swier

Here I am with my good friend Dr. Richard Swier, a passionate political activist, talented writer, and retired Army Lt. Colonel who is working to change the system and refute the myths currently hampering freedom and liberty in the state of Florida. He invited me along to give a post-election 2012 analysis at the Sarasota Yacht Club on…

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