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Florida Lawmakers Attempt to Weaken Voter Rights Restoration
The bill undermines the recently restored voting rights of over 1 million residents with past felony convictions.
Florida Pardons Men Falsely Accused in Jim Crow-Era Rape Case in 1949
The story of the “Groveland Four,” now 70 years old, has continued to haunt the state of Florida.
Left-Wing Disaster Relief Efforts Spread Goodwill for Socialism
Where FEMA has failed victims, left-wing groups are offering direct aid and drawing attention to climate change.
11,000 Votes May Be Missing in Florida Congressional Race
As Florida heads for multiple recounts, data from Broward County once again reveals irregularities in all races.
Post-Midterms, Trump Is Not “Pivoting.” He’s Pushing Us Toward Authoritarianism.
For Trump and his followers, this mixed result is a vindication, not a critique, of their actions.
From Prison Slavery to Marijuana, the Legal System Is on the Ballot Today
Here are the statewide ballot measures we are watching closely on Election Day.
Why Restoring Voting Rights Matters for Florida’s Latinos
Floridians will vote on restoring the vote to people with felony convictions -- which benefits all marginalized groups.
DeSantis’s Corporate Backers Hope His Racist Dog-Whistles Will Boost Profits
The private prison industry and gun lobby need racist rhetoric, like that used by DeSantis, to bolster their agenda.
Hurricane Michael Survivor Calls Out Climate Denier Politicians
Russell King's house is the only beachfront property in his town to survive the storm with little damage.
State Supreme Courts Thwart GOP Politicians’ Court-Packing Plans
State supreme courts in Florida and West Virginia asserted their independence and blocked the partisan moves.