Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley downplays federal abortion ban The former South Carolina governor – far behind Donald Trump in the polls – says nationwide ban is currently unviable The Guardian - US · May 14, 2023
King’s life just won’t stay in the past New book by Chicago writer Jonathan Eig resonates as the Right wages a “War on Woke.” Chicago Sun-Times · May 14, 2023
Disney bans strip clubs, tattoo parlours and booze shops from its parks - but not prisons Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been locked in a long-running feud with entertainment giant Disney for more than a year since Disney publicly condemned a bill which would restrict lessons on sexuality in classrooms Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023
Stark warning over Republicans’ ‘dehumanizing’ rhetoric on crime Experts say party’s ‘tough-on-crime’ approach for 2024 could spark rise in violence and worsen US mass incarceration The Guardian - US · May 14, 2023
The battle against fascism in Florida The situation in Florida clearly represents a threat to American democracy Salon · May 14, 2023
Ron DeSantis praises Daniel Penny, man who choked Jordan Neely on NYC subway Daniel Penny has been charged with manslaughter The Independent UK · May 14, 2023
DeSantis secures endorsements on visit to Iowa in preparation for likely 2024 bid Florida governor lands in crucial early-voting state in Republican nomination process after weeks of lagging behind Trump The Guardian - US · May 13, 2023
Trump cancels Iowa rally over tornado threat and tells supporters to seek shelter Former president was enroute to Palm Beach Airport to fly to Des Moines when decision to cancel was made The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Ron DeSantis makes it harder to track gun criminals with credit card data ban Governor signed permitless carry bill last month The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
More migrant kids dying in US custody The Honduran foreign minister said his government is in contact with the family of the teen who died Salon · May 13, 2023
Trump news – live: Trump forgets Melania in bizarre Mother’s Day post attacking parents of his main foes Former president sends message targeting ‘mothers, wives and lovers of Radical Left Fascists, Marxists, and Communists’ The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Florida teacher allegedly investigated for showing students film Strange World Purported investigation after screening of Disney animated movie comes amid governor Ron DeSantis’s attacks on educators The Guardian - US · May 13, 2023
Trump and DeSantis to court Iowa voters at duelling events today Florida Gov Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump will share the spotlight in Iowa on Saturday, providing a chance to sway influential conservative activists and contrast their campaign styles in Republicans’ leadoff voting state The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
‘The point is intimidation’: Florida teachers besieged by draconian laws Teachers say they’re feeling more disrespected, unappreciated and under attack than ever before by new laws championed by Governor Ron DeSantis The Guardian - US · May 13, 2023
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The Independent UK · May 13, 2023 DeSantis, Trump look to sway Iowa GOP activists at dueling events Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump will share the spotlight in Iowa on Saturday, providing a chance to sway influential conservative activists and contrast their campaign styles in Republicans’ leadoff voting state
Cinemablend · May 12, 2023 After Disney Amended Its Lawsuit To Troll Governor DeSantis, He Signed A Law That Targets The Monorail Florida goes after Disney World's iconic Monorail in the latest move in the battle between the theme park and the state.
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023 There is a clear and present danger of a new Trump presidency. Democrats must act now to prevent it Being found liable for sexual abuse hasn’t weakened the former president’s grip on his party, while the polls are getting bleaker for Biden, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
Evening Standard · May 12, 2023 OPINION - There is now no doubt — the Donald Trump show is back The most disconcerting element of watching The 47th last autumn at the Old Vic, a satirical comedy on Trumpian politics, is that Bertie Carvel’s brilliant turn as Donald Trump left me disappointed. This was despite Carvel expertly capturing the former US president’s bizarre finger pointing, his other tics and inflections,…
Ballotpedia · May 12, 2023 Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issues 16 executive orders from May 1-7 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued 16 executive orders from May 1-7. As of May 7, DeSantis has issued 102 executive orders — eight fewer than he did at this point a year ago. Three of 16 orders are below:
WEKU · May 11, 2023 As conservative states target trans rights, a Florida teen flees for a better life High school sophomore Josie felt Florida officials were threatening her health care and ability to be feel safe at school. So she left. Other families of trans youth are plotting their exits as well.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2023 Trump turned his liabilities into laugh lines at CNN town hall, underscoring GOP rivals' challenge Former President Donald Trump’s defiant performance at the CNN town hall may ultimately hurt his standing with key groups of voters in next fall's general election
Fortune · May 11, 2023 Bob Iger warns Ron DeSantis his Disney feud may cost Florida $17 billion The governor's attacks are in 'retaliation' for Disney opposing signature legislation that served as a springboard for DeSantis' presidential ambitions.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2023 Ron DeSantis’ super PAC slams Trump’s CNN town hall DeSantis has yet to announce his candidacy
Zenger · May 11, 2023 Florida Passes State Bill Renaming A Highway After Rush Limbaugh Florida Democrats oppose the bill accusing Limbaugh of racist views as he had help shaped conservative politics