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‘We are not going down without a fight.’ Abortion advocates rally as more restrictive laws likely in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Floridians will rally this weekend in solidarity with abortion rights advocates across the country to mark the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States

Tribune News Service

Ron DeSantis moves to permanently ban Covid mandates in Florida

Governor proposes legislation to ban mask requirements and outlaw ‘discrimination based on vaccine status’

The Guardian - US

Florida cites CRT, ‘Black Struggle,’ and communism in rejected African American course

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida rejected an Advanced Placement African American studies course because it contains critical race theory and state leaders objected to its lessons on “Black queer studies,” Black feminist thought and “the Black Struggle in the 21st Century,” according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Trump is trying to make a comeback. It’s not working

His ‘campaign event’ this week was a dud, his legal woes are growing and his cronies are viciously infighting

The Guardian - US

DeSantis keeps waging culture wars as more GOP critics emerge

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Instead of easing up on a two-year culture war in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his anti-"woke" agenda as potential rivals for the GOP presidential nomination target him.

Orlando Sentinel

Republicans squabble over abortion as 2024 primaries loom

Potential presidential contenders walk tightrope in demonstrating hardline credentials without alienating moderates

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris bringing politically charged abortion issue to DeSantis’ front door

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Of all the places to go to rally advocates for reproductive rights on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday will travel to Florida’s capital – and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ home turf – to exploit an issue that even supporters of…

Miami Herald

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US judge rules DeSantis violated Constitution but dismisses case

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated US and state constitutions in removing elected state attorney, judge finds.

Al Jazeera

CPAC leaves Orlando, keeps Trump as headliner. What about DeSantis?

ORLANDO, Fla. — The biggest conservative political gathering of the year will not return to Orlando after two years, but former President Donald Trump is again set to be the headliner, with no mention so far of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Orlando Sentinel

Judge Rules DeSantis Violated First Amendment by Ousting Reform Prosecutor but Declines To Reinstate Him

"In short, the controlling motivations for the suspension were the interest in bringing down a reform prosecutor," the judge wrote.

Reason

DeSantis wrongfully suspended twice-elected state attorney, federal judge rules

Andrew Warren criticised Florida governor’s anti-abortion measures and threats to transgender healthcare

The Independent UK

Fla. bans African American studies class

Critics called it a "reckless and menacing ban that limits our students' educational needs and values"

Salon

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back

A federal judge ruled that a Florida prosecutor who Gov. Ron DeSantis had suspended will remain out of office, but that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor

The Independent UK

"Confusing": Trump's dark money "maze"

Trump’s dark money “maze” is “maddeningly difficult to follow,” and that's exactly the point

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Tribune News Service

Judge says DeSantis was wrong, but declines to restore Andrew Warren to office

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the Florida Constitution and the First Amendment when he suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren, but a federal judge has concluded that he does not have the power to restore Warren to office.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Nikki Haley accuses Pompeo of lies after VP plot claim

Former UN ambassador hits back at ex-secretary of state as jockeying for Republican presidential primary hots up. Plus, the radical power of hanging out

The Guardian - US

DeSantis v NHL: Florida governor taps unlikely foe in ‘anti-woke’ crusade

What does the Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful look to gain from attacking North America’s whitest sports league as ‘woke’?

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Ron DeSantis symbolizes that it’s Richard Nixon’s Republican Party now

Commentators portray Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a more organized and calculating Donald Trump. In reality, DeSantis most resembles Richard Nixon — disciplined, stiff and intense. Both lack Trump’s charisma and ease before voters. Also unlike Trump — but very much like Nixon — DeSantis effectively deploys powers of the…

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Michael Hiltzik: A cowardly NHL bows down to a bullying DeSantis

Most children, probably by the age of 10, have learned the lesson that the worst way to placate bullies is to give them what they want.

The Guardian - UK

‘I deserve respect’: Azealia Banks on redemption, Republicans – and Kanye

The infamous rapper has made a surprise return to a major label. It’s part of her search for dignity, she says – along with getting offline and moving to Miami for its ‘practical’ governor

The Guardian - US

Ron DeSantis bans African American studies class from Florida high schools

Move by the Republican governor is the latest in a series of actions to stop conversations about race and gender in public schools

The Independent UK

DeSantis lambasted for ‘authoritarian’ ban on African American studies course in Florida high schools

Education Department claims AP course ‘lacks educational value’ – but fails to explain what is supposedly wrong with it

Tribune News Service

New gun restrictions are coming in states where Democrats reign

Illinois lawmakers wasted no time in the new legislative session, taking just five days to pass major gun safety measures that include a ban on semi-automatic rifles, high-capacity magazines and gun attachments that simulate automatic fire.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida refuses to offer new AP African American studies course to students

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida will not allow its public high school students to enroll in a new Advanced Placement African American studies course because the state claims its content is “contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”

The Independent UK

Florida blocks high school African American studies class

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools

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