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California vs. Florida: A tale of 2 Americas

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent the weeks since his reelection warring with “woke” enemies: picking a $2 billion fight with the world’s largest money manager over its environmental policies and vowing to go to court to defend a new law that blocks teaching about racial oppression and white privilege.

Los Angeles Times

Florida says AP class teaches critical race theory. Here's what's really in the course

Florida rejected an Advancement Placement course on African American studies, saying it's "filled with" critical race theory. But scholars who helped create the course say it's not in lesson plans.

WEKU

Abortion at crossroads after midterms with focus on states

Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling that ensured a nationwide right to abortion, but it's also been seven months since the justices overturned its landmark Roe

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As Florida Democrats sink into political quicksand, the party gears up for a new leader

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After Florida Democrats suffered massive setbacks in November — even worse than their usual election losses — the search was on for someone to blame.

Tribune News Service

Donald Trump endorses Matt DePerno in crowded race to lead Michigan GOP

LANSING, Mich. — Former President Donald Trump endorsed Matt DePerno on Friday night to become the next chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, a move that could boost the former attorney general candidate's support among GOP delegates in next month's state convention.

Tribune News Service

Andrew Warren ruling: A deep dive into what the judge was thinking

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle issued a ruling Friday that appeared full of contradictions.

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‘We are not going down without a fight.’ Abortion advocates rally as more restrictive laws likely in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Floridians will rally this weekend in solidarity with abortion rights advocates across the country to mark the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States

Tribune News Service

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Ron DeSantis moves to permanently ban Covid mandates in Florida

Governor proposes legislation to ban mask requirements and outlaw ‘discrimination based on vaccine status’

The Guardian - US

Florida cites CRT, ‘Black Struggle,’ and communism in rejected African American course

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida rejected an Advanced Placement African American studies course because it contains critical race theory and state leaders objected to its lessons on “Black queer studies,” Black feminist thought and “the Black Struggle in the 21st Century,” according to the Florida Department of Education.

Orlando Sentinel

Trump is trying to make a comeback. It’s not working

His ‘campaign event’ this week was a dud, his legal woes are growing and his cronies are viciously infighting

The Guardian - US

DeSantis keeps waging culture wars as more GOP critics emerge

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Instead of easing up on a two-year culture war in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his anti-"woke" agenda as potential rivals for the GOP presidential nomination target him.

Orlando Sentinel

Republicans squabble over abortion as 2024 primaries loom

Potential presidential contenders walk tightrope in demonstrating hardline credentials without alienating moderates

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris bringing politically charged abortion issue to DeSantis’ front door

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Of all the places to go to rally advocates for reproductive rights on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday will travel to Florida’s capital – and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ home turf – to exploit an issue that even supporters of…

Miami Herald

US judge rules DeSantis violated Constitution but dismisses case

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated US and state constitutions in removing elected state attorney, judge finds.

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CPAC leaves Orlando, keeps Trump as headliner. What about DeSantis?

ORLANDO, Fla. — The biggest conservative political gathering of the year will not return to Orlando after two years, but former President Donald Trump is again set to be the headliner, with no mention so far of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Reason

Judge Rules DeSantis Violated First Amendment by Ousting Reform Prosecutor but Declines To Reinstate Him

"In short, the controlling motivations for the suspension were the interest in bringing down a reform prosecutor," the judge wrote.

The Independent UK

DeSantis wrongfully suspended twice-elected state attorney, federal judge rules

Andrew Warren criticised Florida governor’s anti-abortion measures and threats to transgender healthcare

Salon

Fla. bans African American studies class

Critics called it a "reckless and menacing ban that limits our students' educational needs and values"

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Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back

A federal judge ruled that a Florida prosecutor who Gov. Ron DeSantis had suspended will remain out of office, but that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor

Salon

"Confusing": Trump's dark money "maze"

Trump’s dark money “maze” is “maddeningly difficult to follow,” and that's exactly the point

Tribune News Service

Judge says DeSantis was wrong, but declines to restore Andrew Warren to office

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the Florida Constitution and the First Amendment when he suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren, but a federal judge has concluded that he does not have the power to restore Warren to office.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Nikki Haley accuses Pompeo of lies after VP plot claim

Former UN ambassador hits back at ex-secretary of state as jockeying for Republican presidential primary hots up. Plus, the radical power of hanging out

The Guardian - US

DeSantis v NHL: Florida governor taps unlikely foe in ‘anti-woke’ crusade

What does the Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful look to gain from attacking North America’s whitest sports league as ‘woke’?

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Ron DeSantis symbolizes that it’s Richard Nixon’s Republican Party now

Commentators portray Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a more organized and calculating Donald Trump. In reality, DeSantis most resembles Richard Nixon — disciplined, stiff and intense. Both lack Trump’s charisma and ease before voters. Also unlike Trump — but very much like Nixon — DeSantis effectively deploys powers of the…

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: A cowardly NHL bows down to a bullying DeSantis

Most children, probably by the age of 10, have learned the lesson that the worst way to placate bullies is to give them what they want.

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