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Gen Z Congressman Says Ron DeSantis Is Governing Florida Like a Fascist
Florida Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost condemned DeSantis's policies attacking LGBTQ and Black youth in the state.
Trump Supporters Reportedly Banned From DeSantis Book Signing
Both Trump and DeSantis have a history of suppressing free speech.
Critics Decry “Fascist” GOP Bill That Would Dismantle Florida Democratic Party
The bill would disenfranchise millions of Florida voters, blocking them from taking part in primary elections.
Following Walkout, Students and Educators Keep Resisting DeSantis’s Censorship
As legislation targeting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ students and educators mounts, advocates say they refuse to sit idly by.
Social Media Users Could Be Sued for Defamation Under Florida’s Anti-Press Bill
Evidence affirming factual bigotry couldn't be used in a person's defense if they're sued under the terms of the bill.
Free Speech Advocates Say Florida Bill Would Silence Elected Officials’ Critics
New legislation would make it easier for state officials such as Gov. Ron DeSantis to sue for defamation.
GOP-Run Southern Legislatures Are Using Rule Changes to Undermine Democracy
After midterm gains, Republicans across the south are reducing transparency and cutting Democrats out of key votes.
Florida Judges Are Denying Abortion to 1 in 10 Minors
Minors can bypass parental consent laws for abortion by going to a judge, but new data shows they rarely succeed.
Haymarket Books Will Provide Free Black History E-Books to Florida Students
Books are "dangerous to those in power.... that's why we publish them," Haymarket Books said in a press release.
2 Florida School Districts Order Teachers to Cover or Remove Books in Classrooms
Florida is becoming "a laboratory of fascism," one critic noted in response to the book bans.