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Ron DeSantis
DeSantis Signs Bill That Makes Protests in Front of Private Homes Illegal
The Florida governor justified the law by falsely portraying protests against Supreme Court justices as being “unruly.”
DeSantis’s Congressional Maps Deemed “Unconstitutional” by Judge He Appointed
The circuit judge said the maps diminish “African Americans' ability to elect the representatives of their choice.”
Voting Rights Groups in Florida File Motion to Block DeSantis’s Racist Maps
The groups in the lawsuit allege that the new maps violate the “Fair Districts Amendment” to the state constitution.
Florida Man Demands Ban on Bible in Schools Using DeSantis’s Own Law Against Him
“Don't blame me,” activist Chaz Stevens said. “I didn't pass this ridiculous legislation.”
DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Ranked-Choice Voting Option for All of Florida
The new law restricts any town, village, city or county from using ranked-choice voting in their elections.
Ron DeSantis Joins Betsy DeVos in Push to Privatize Michigan Public Schools
DeVos is promoting a plan that could drain $1 billion from the state's pool of public school funding over five years.
DeSantis’s Attack on Disney Shows Desperation of Right-Wing Culture Warriors
Attacks on Disney -- not exactly a bastion of left-wing action -- echo QAnon rhetoric and right-wing bigotry.
DeSantis Ban on Math Books Financially Benefits Another Anti-CRT GOP Governor
The agency that oversaw the rejection of textbooks in Florida hasn't been transparent about why each book was denied.
Florida’s Gerrymandered Map Is Now Law — Practically Guaranteeing GOP Victories
The state's new voting map is part of a broad racist strategy, says a state senator who protested its passage.
What’s Taught in School Impacts Us All. We Must Defend Anti-Racist Education.
We cannot ignore Republican efforts to stifle the teaching of U.S. history and still expect to live in a free society.