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Florida
How Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum Won With Grassroots Activism
Phillip Agnew and Charlene Carruthers discuss their work with Gillum.
In Historic Upset, Progressive Andrew Gillum Wins Florida Nomination
Gillum rode grassroots enthusiasm for his Medicare-for-All platform to victory in the gubernatorial primary.
Supercharged by Pollution, Florida’s Toxic Algae Crisis Continues Unabated
It may be years before marine life can recover from the impacts of the ongoing explosion of toxic algae in Florida.
Stand Your Ground Law Is Back in Spotlight After Parking Lot Shooting
There's a clear bias against people of color in the law's interpretation, say local racial and social justice groups.
Fueled by Pollution and Unsound Policies, Toxic Algae Overtake Florida Beaches
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has played a role in weakening regulations that protect water.
Low Literacy Rates, Lack of Education Funding Fuel Cycle of Incarceration
Some states' attempts to make education less accessible to prisoners flies in the face of common sense.
Despite Reforms, Children in Jails Are Still Held in Solitary Confinement
A lawsuit alleges that three boys suffered psychological trauma in Palm Beach, Florida.
Fighting the Fees That Force Prisoners to Pay for Their Incarceration
''Pay-to-stay'' fees push the poor into debt.
Florida May Soon Become Ground Zero for Midterm Spending
Elections in the state could be decided by 1 or 2 percentage points.
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How Should Socialists Take on Gun Fundamentalism?
"The time for change is now."