Ron DeSantis asks federal judge to dismiss Disney lawsuit against him Disney sued Florida governor in April alleging ‘government retaliation’ over company’s opposition to ‘don’t say gay’ law The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2023
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community ‘visible, vibrant’ — but concerned for transgender members’ ability to ‘live your life freely.’ As Pride Month comes to a close, the Sun-Times spoke to advocates, service providers and members of the LGBTQ+ community about the key issues affecting them — and what more needs to be done. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023
"It's gotten much more complicated": GOP's post-Roe abortion catch-22 Former President Trump and other Republican presidential hopefuls are skirting questions about what abortion policies they'd support if elected. Axios · Jun 27, 2023
Bus full of migrants help mother give birth before being detained in Mexico ‘We helped the lady and told her to push so (the baby) would come out’ The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Yes, we have home-grown fascists We are all, in fact, entering a new and ever grimmer era in American history Salon · Jun 27, 2023
Editorial: Too little, too late for two gross injustices The price of freedom is pathetically low in Florida, and the cost of injustice is much too high. Orlando Sentinel · Jun 27, 2023
Trump and DeSantis to hold dueling campaign events in New Hampshire after squabbling over timing Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are set to hold dueling campaign events in New Hampshire The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
DeSantis, district target Disney lawsuit against them ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis and a revamped Central Florida special district sought Monday to scuttle a federal lawsuit in which Disney contends its constitutional rights have been violated amid a long-running feud with DeSantis. Orlando Sentinel · Jun 27, 2023
Ron DeSantis lays out his immigration plan, says he’ll end birthright citizenship as president Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul the nation’s immigration system and ramp up border enforcement, vowing to end birthright citizenship, “repel the invasion” at the U.S. southern border and use the “levers at our disposal” to ensure cooperation from Mexico. Miami Herald · Jun 26, 2023
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene faces an uncertain future with right-wing allies The Freedom Caucus has discussed whether to eject Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Axios · Jun 26, 2023
Ron DeSantis accused of ‘stupid’ move with timing of New Hampshire event 2024 presidential hopeful schedules event in competition with Donald Trump speech to Republican women The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2023
At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis unveils immigration platform with Trump in mind The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants, saying his plan is “more aggressive” than the former president’s proposals. The Texas Tribune · Jun 26, 2023
US presidential candidate DeSantis unveils tough immigration plan Republican leader’s plan calls to end birthright citizenship and send US forces to Mexico to combat drug trafficking. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023
Brian Merchant: The tech elite's embrace of RFK Jr. is a grim omen for Silicon Valley's future Silicon Valley's archetypal hero is the founder of humble beginnings — he who, through grit, sweat and genius, unleashes a world-changing idea from his garage. It's hard to imagine someone more antithetical to that formula than a scion of the most powerful political dynasty in the nation. Yet Robert F.… Los Angeles Times · Jun 26, 2023
Zenger · Jun 26, 2023 Bud Light Hopes ‘Biggest Summer Campaign Ever’ Will Reverse Sales Slump After partnering with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney, Bud Light faces controversy and market share losses.
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023 DeSantis unveils an aggressive immigration and border security policy that largely mirrors Trump's Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is promising to end birthright citizenship, finish building the U.S.-Mexico border wall and send U.S. forces into Mexico to combat drug cartels
Orlando Sentinel · Jun 26, 2023 Alabama ruling could bring good news to Florida Democrats Ten years ago, a lawsuit led to the redrawing of Florida congressional maps that were criticized as blatantly gerrymandered.
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023 Watch: Ron DeSantis to unveil immigration proposals during border visit Republican presidential candidate and Florida governor Ron DeSantis unveilled his immigration policy during a visit to the US-Mexico border.
Salon · Jun 26, 2023 Trump's messianic appeal can't be copied The Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference topped off a very surreal weekend in the world
The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2023 After Roe’s overturn, Republicans target trans rights using extremist rhetoric Republican presidential candidates attacked trans people and the LGBTQ+ community at a gathering of the religious right last week
Salon · Jun 26, 2023 The GOP's toxic positivity is a problem From mass shootings to teen suicides, conservatives have found a mutual and stigmatizing scapegoat in mental health
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023 Republicans try to thread the needle on abortion on anniversary of the death of Roe A wide majority of voters disapprove of overturning Roe, but Republican candidates talked about going even further
Axios · Jun 25, 2023 GOP loyalty pledge draws heat from 2024 candidates "I won't be signing any kinds of pledges and I don't think that parties should be trying to rig who should be on a debate stage."
The Guardian - US · Jun 25, 2023 Republicans’ enduring fealty to Trump on display at conference after his indictment Ex-president lashes out at federal prosecutors and tells conservative audience that his two indictments are a ‘great badge of courage’
Salon · Jun 25, 2023 Why the right is so terrified of "woke" Conservatives didn't want to hear about white privilege. So they abandoned reality and joined the orange man's cult