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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.”
Former Parkland Student: “I Interned for Senator Rubio and Now I’m Begging Him to Act on Guns”
Democracy Now! speaks to a graduate from Stoneman Douglas High School.
Florida Shooter Had Record of Death Threats, Violence Against Women, Racist Statements
The 19-year-old former student shared a trait with many other men who have carried out mass shootings.
Lawmakers From Both Parties Move to Ban Fracking in Florida
Florida Republicans say “not in my backyard.”