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Florida’s Gerrymandered Map Is Now Law — Practically Guaranteeing GOP Victories
The state's new voting map is part of a broad racist strategy, says a state senator who protested its passage.
“Don’t Say Gay” Bills Aren’t New. Some States Have Had Them for Decades.
At least 20 states have introduced “Don’t Say Gay” laws this year. Oklahoma passed the nation's first in 1987.
Florida’s Anti-Trans “Guidelines” Are a Partisan Attack That Could Harm Youth
Florida officials' statement holds no legal weight, but it is still a vehicle for spreading fear.
DeSantis’s Education Department Bans 54 Math Books Over Supposed “CRT” Content
The state has yet to issue specific reasons why the titles were in violation of state standards.
Republicans Refuse to Name Courthouse After Black Judge in Overtly Racist Move
Naming buildings is one of Congress's easiest tasks. Not this time -- thanks to racism and evangelical fearmongering.
Betsy DeVos and Her Family Are Flooding Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis With Cash
Critics linked DeSantis's education crackdown to donations from the DeVos clan and other deep-pocketed conservatives.
Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Florida GOP’s Election Law, Citing Racism
“This court finds that ... Florida has repeatedly sought to make voting tougher for Black voters,” the judge wrote.
ICE Continues to Abuse and Traumatize Under Biden. Immigrants Are Fighting Back.
In Florida, the Glades County Detention Center, like ICE itself, has shown that it cannot be reformed.
Georgia Republicans Propose Their Own Version of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
The bill would restrict teachers in private schools that receive state funding from discussing LGBTQ issues.
In Blatantly Fascist Move, Florida GOP Passes Bill to Form Election Police Force
The police would report directly to far right Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has continually spouted lies about voter fraud.