Arielle Stevenson
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Freelance Journalist and Multimedia Storyteller Arielle Stevenson is a writer and journalist from Largo, Fla. She was at the University of South Florida St.
Petersburg where she received a B.A. in Media Studies and an M.L.A. in Florida Studies. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Tampa Bay Times, and Creative Loafing Tampa.
06/29/2023
My latest for Creative Loafing looks at what life is like for Black faculty and students as SB 266 is about to take effect, defunding critical DEI programs.
‘There is a Black exodus at USF’: Faculty group says USF administration has been silent in the face of racism “It's not like they don't know what's happening."
05/14/2023
My short story “flour and water” was published in Pigeon Pages today.
I hope you’ll read it: https://pigeonpagesnyc.com/flour-and-water?fbclid=IwAR0JSmQSIZHZYUPikXcJQQJkSapwGYxMzn1vzaytgsO_1S8lxbI0TNt_k6w
Flour and Water — Pigeon Pages Lu Chekowsky, Morgan Jerkins, essay, contest, Monika Grabuschnigg, s*x work, advertising
05/03/2023
My latest for Creative Loafing. If passed, St. Pete could become one of the first Florida cities to establish right to counsel for evictions.
St. Pete advances right to counsel for tenants facing eviction The committee voted 3-1 to bring a resolution to city council for approval.
05/03/2023
Recent coverage I did on the ongoing case of the Tampa 5.
USF president says student protesters caused an ‘active shooter’ response from staff “They didn't know what was going on. So it was not insignificant.”
04/10/2023
Tampa’s citizens police review board can finally hire its own lawyer City Council voted to pass the ordinance in a 4-3 vote.
04/06/2023
After threats from Tallahassee, St. Pete City Council votes against funding increased abortion access The motion failed 2-6, with Council Chair Brandi Gabbard rescinding early support.
04/04/2023
Moms Demand Action will hold rally against gun violence today in downtown Tampa The action comes a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis quietly signed permitless carry into law.
04/01/2023
Faculty union at Hillsborough Community College casts vote of ‘no confidence’ in college president It’s not the first time Dr. Ken Atwater received a no confidence vote.
03/31/2023
Pinellas teachers union will rally for public education this Saturday in St. Pete The Florida legislature is currently running through a slate of legislation aimed at public schools.
03/08/2023
My latest for Creative Loafing Tampa
Pinellas School board approves AVID program funding, despite ‘no’ votes from DeSantis-backed members Books and teachers unions were also discussed in public comment.
01/22/2023
On the anniversary of the Roe decision, my latest for Creative Loafing Tampa
https://www.cltampa.com/news/bracing-ourselves-for-even-more-restrictions-reproductive-rights-marches-happens-across-tampa-bay-today-14979854?fbclid=IwAR2kiJJ4tN8sp1ufrMXe7Su2zvBFBJM562enwH53P54ZyjUcpzHRZZ26kBs
‘Bracing ourselves for even more restrictions’: Reproductive rights marches happens across Tampa Bay today On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, thousands are expected to protest.
08/12/2022
St. Pete City Council says no to putting a rent control vote on November ballot Council members also failed in advancing even the possibility of rent stabilization ordinance in 2023.
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Arielle Stevenson is a journalist and storyteller from Largo, Fla. Educated at USF St. Petersburg, she recently completed her Master’s in Florida Studies. Published in the New York Times, Tampa Bay Times, and Creative Loafing Tampa, she also worked as a Tex-Mex waitress, carpenter, and even put in a three-day stint at a Cracker Barrel before she was fired for “promiscuous” nail polish. She is currently writing a memoir on fighting back against an abusive former partner.
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