‘We will not be erased’: Critics slam Ron DeSantis for unprecedented bills attacking LGBTQ+ people Bills crack down on trans people’s access to medical care, bathrooms, and using their chosen pronouns The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
House Judiciary Democrats call for investigation into DeSantis' use of Florida police force They accused DeSantis of using the agency "to act in furtherance of his political agenda" and intimidate voters. Axios · May 17, 2023
Mississippi sends National Guard to US-Mexico border, GOP governor says Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he is mobilizing a National Guard unit to help with security at the U.S. border with Mexico The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Nikki Haley calls for pardon for Daniel Penny in Jordan Neely chokehold death Republicans portray Neely’s death as reasonable response to supposed threat The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Donna Deegan (D) wins runoff election for mayor of Jacksonville, Florida Donna Deegan (D) defeated Daniel Davis (R) 52% to 48% in the May 16 runoff election for mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. Deegan will be the second Democrat to hold the office since 1993. Ballotpedia · May 17, 2023
‘Censorship’: US publisher sues over Florida book restrictions The lawsuit alleges a county in the Republican-led state is cracking down on access to books on race and LGBTQ identity. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023
Key takeaways from state and local US elections this week Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who will likely run for president, faces setbacks in off-year vote on Tuesday. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023
DeSantis snubbed; Dem wins in J'ville Democrat Donna Deegan won 52 percent of the vote in the largest U.S. city currently led by GOP mayor Salon · May 17, 2023
DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Trump takes credit for overturning of Roe v Wade while raising questions about DeSantis’ six-week ban During Trump’s presidency he nominated three Justices to the Supreme Court, making it possible to overturn landmark Roe v Wade ruling The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Disney World Asks To Judge To Throw Out Lawsuit In Latest Move In Ongoing Battle With DeSantis Disney World has made a move to squash a countersuit brought by the state of Florida. Cinemablend · May 17, 2023
Penguin Random House sues Florida school district over book bans Publisher Penguin Random House and PEN America have sued a Florida school district over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
DeSantis reacts to Trump implying Florida abortion ban is ‘too harsh’ as 2024 fight heats up Gov Ron DeSantis is criticising Donald Trump for implying Florida's new six-week abortion ban is ‘too harsh’ The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Duped by Durham: Media fall for the spin Republicans are using the media's reaction to John Durham's report to spin this as a massive win Salon · May 17, 2023
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 Students at Florida college targeted by Ron DeSantis will hold alternative graduation ceremony Students raise over $105,000 to oppose ‘hostile takeover’ prompted by governor’s appointment of conservative trustees
Axios · May 17, 2023 First look: 6 in 10 Americans want employers to call out racism 62% say companies are "doing mediocre or worse" in living up to their promises to address racism.
Ballotpedia · May 17, 2023 Biden leads PredictIt’s 2024 presidential election market As of May 15, 2023, PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows President Joe Biden (D) leading at $0.42, followed by former President Donald Trump (R) at $0.34, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.19. Biden has held the lead in this market since Jan. 22, 2023. No other candidate has…
Axios · May 17, 2023 Florida and Idaho governors answer Greg Abbott's call to send officers to Texas border Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he'll send help including 800 state National Guard members and 200 law enforcement officers.
Zenger · May 17, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Announced The Deployment Of The State Personnel To The Southern Border The response comes after the expiration of Title 42 and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's request for help at the southern border.
The Texas Tribune · May 16, 2023 Greg Abbott asked other governors for help patrolling the Texas-Mexico border. Ron DeSantis answered the call. Although border encounters have fallen since Title 42 ended Thursday, Texas’ top Republican asks for “all available law enforcement personnel and resources.”
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 DeSantis criticizes Trump for implying Florida abortion ban is 'too harsh' Gov_ Ron DeSantis is criticizing Donald Trump for implying Florida's new six-week abortion ban is “too harsh.”
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 DeSantis to send Florida National Guard soldiers to Texas for border security Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that he plans to send over 1,100 National Guard soldiers and law enforcement officers to Texas to assist with border security between the United States and Mexico
Reason · May 16, 2023 Ron DeSantis Confirms (Again) That His Attack on Disney Was Political Retribution He either doesn't understand or won't admit why this violates the First Amendment.
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat Disney is asking a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World
Zenger · May 16, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Executive Orders Are Fewer In 2023 Than In 2022 DeSantis' notable executive order was the suspension of Andrew Warren who refused to prosecute abortion cases.