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Trump-Disrupted Census Hurts Marginalized Communities and Hands New Power to GOP
The broken census results show how the Trump administration's damage will echo down the halls of history.

Oklahoma Governor Signs Law Granting Immunity for Drivers Who Kill Protesters
The law is one in a wave of dozens of anti-protest laws that Republicans have filed just this year.

DeSantis Signs Bill Ending Vehicle Driver Liability For Hitting Protesters
The law, billed as an “anti-riot” measure by proponents, violates many First Amendment protections, critics say.

Florida Workers Race to Prevent Massive Spill of Radioactive Waste
This looming environmental catastrophe has prompted mandatory evacuation orders and a declaration of emergency.

Don’t Prolong COVID by Pretending It Is Over
We must all stick to COVID self-defense measures. And as a country, we must become a vaccine ambassador.

Florida’s Ag Commissioner Refuses to Fly Flag at Half-Staff for Rush Limbaugh
“We will not celebrate hate speech, bigotry, and division,” said Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried.

After $100K Donation FL Gov. DeSantis Taps Supermarket for Vaccine Distribution
Some say that giving Publix the only vaccines in Palm Beach will widen racial disparities in vaccine administration.

Florida Seniors Forced to Camp Overnight in Cars in Hope of Vaccine
Florida broke the record for the highest single-day increase in new cases on Thursday.

States Say They’re Decarcerating, Yet 1 in 5 Prisoners Has Had COVID
As a second wave of COVID hits the U.S., some jurisdictions are beginning to reverse their decision to decarcerate.

DeSantis Sued for Withholding White House Report Slamming His COVID Response
The White House report urged Florida public health officials to discourage all public gatherings and urge mask wearing.