Op-Ed | Politics & Elections DeSantis Ditches Presidential Campaign to Resume Campaign of Wreckage in Florida From migrant workers, to LGBTQ youth, to educators -- DeSantis has irrevocably wrecked the lives of many in Florida. By Thomas Kennedy , Truthout January 22, 2024 Truthout
News | Culture & Media Florida Bill Could Lead to a $35,000 Fine for Accusing Someone of Racism “More attempts to chill free speech in the ‘free’ State of Florida,” said one Democratic lawmaker. By Zane McNeill , Truthout January 11, 2024 Truthout
News | Education & Youth Florida School District Bans Dictionaries and Anne Frank Under DeSantis Law Escambia County School District has pulled more than 2,800 books from library shelves since June of last year. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams January 10, 2024 Truthout
News | Reproductive Rights “Unhinged and Extreme”: New Bill in Florida Would Enact Near-Total Abortion Ban “We must continue to fight like hell in the legislature,” one Democratic representative said. By Zane McNeill , Truthout January 9, 2024 Truthout
News | Reproductive Rights Florida Advocates Collect Enough Signatures to Get Abortion on 2024 Ballot “What a huge milestone for abortion access in our state,” Floridians Protecting Freedom said. By Zane McNeill , Truthout January 5, 2024 Truthout
News | LGBTQ Rights New Florida Bill Would Effectively End All Legal Recognition of Trans People If enacted, the legislation would place Florida among the most oppressive regimes against trans individuals worldwide. By Erin Reed , ErinInTheMorning January 5, 2024 Truthout
News | Education & Youth 673 Books Removed From Orange County Classrooms to Comply With Florida Laws “This is yet another disastrous consequence of Florida’s disastrous education policies,” one free speech advocate said. By Zane McNeill , Truthout December 21, 2023 Truthout
News | LGBTQ Rights Florida Bill Would Ban Communities From Flying LGBTQ Pride Flags GOP State Rep. David Borrero, the bill's sponsor, has shared far right anti-LGBTQ posts on social media. By Chris Walker , Truthout December 19, 2023 Truthout
News | Reproductive Rights Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers in FL Get Taxpayer Funds With Little Oversight Many are receiving double -- and even triple -- the amount of funds they received in previous years. By Laura C. Morel & Clara-Sophia Daly , Reveal December 18, 2023 Truthout
News | Environment & Health EPA Is Considering Approval of Pesticide Despite It Not Meeting Safety Standards Internal emails suggest that political pressure plays a role in eschewing public health concerns. By Johnathan Hettinger , TheNewLede December 16, 2023 Truthout