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Enemy of the State

Dave Whamond Feb 2, 2023 Dig deeper

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Let the Dead Speak

Michael Datcher / Truthdig Jan 30, 2023 The Right's attack on American History seeks to erase the fullness of our past. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Politics

The Far-Right Axis in Florida and Texas

Lusita Lopez Torregrosa / Texas Observer Jan 5, 2023 Both helmed by conservative governors, the two states represent radically different futures for the country. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Politics

How Ron DeSantis Blew Up Black-Held Congressional Districts

Joshua Kaplan / ProPublica Nov 10, 2022 DeSantis's commandeering of the redistricting process may ultimately have the most long-lasting consequences. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Florida’s Poll Tax Is as Immoral as It Is Costly

Robert P. Alvarez / OtherWords Jul 14, 2019 The poll tax Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law will cost the state hundreds of thousands of voters—and hundreds of millions of dollars. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Must Choose Between Teachers and Charter Schools

Jeff Bryant / Independent Media Institute May 31, 2019 Raising educators' wages is fast becoming party consensus, putting 2020 hopefuls on a crash course with the school privatization industry. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Florida Governor Signs Bill Allowing More Armed Teachers

BRENDAN FARRINGTON / The Associated Press May 8, 2019 The measure implements recommendations from a commission formed after the Parkland high school mass shooting in 2018. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democrat Gillum Concedes Bid for Governor; Florida Recount Wraps Up

GARY FINEOUT / The Associated Press Nov 17, 2018 "This has been the journey of our lives," the Tallahassee mayor says in a video posted online as he congratulates Republican Ron DeSantis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Overheating Machines Complicate Florida’s Recount Battle

TERRY SPENCER and GARY FINEOUT / The Associated Press Nov 14, 2018 The malfunction has affected 174,000 early voting ballots, forcing officials to redo their work with little time to spare. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Top 7 Reasons Progressive Gillum Can Defeat DeSantis in Florida

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 30, 2018 The Florida governor's race takes an ugly turn as racism becomes an issue in the aftermath of comments the Republican candidate made about his opponent. Several issues in play show that the Tallahassee mayor could well win. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Racism Quickly Becomes an Issue in Florida Governor’s Race

BRENDAN FARRINGTON / The Associated Press Aug 29, 2018 The Democratic candidate says voters aren't looking for a misogynist, racist or bigot, while the Republican hopeful says voters shouldn't "monkey this up" by choosing his African-American opponent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )