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Fla. bans African American studies class

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

Salon

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Salon

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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.

Tribune News Service

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 - UK

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’?

The Guardian - US

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…

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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.

Los Angeles Times

‘I deserve respect’: Azealia Banks on redemption, Republicans – and Kanye

The infamous rapper has made a surprise return to a major label. It’s part of her search for dignity, she says – along with getting offline and moving to Miami for its ‘practical’ governor

The Guardian - UK

Ron DeSantis bans African American studies class from Florida high schools

Move by the Republican governor is the latest in a series of actions to stop conversations about race and gender in public schools

The Guardian - US

DeSantis lambasted for ‘authoritarian’ ban on African American studies course in Florida high schools

Education Department claims AP course ‘lacks educational value’ – but fails to explain what is supposedly wrong with it

The Independent UK

New gun restrictions are coming in states where Democrats reign

Illinois lawmakers wasted no time in the new legislative session, taking just five days to pass major gun safety measures that include a ban on semi-automatic rifles, high-capacity magazines and gun attachments that simulate automatic fire.

Tribune News Service

Florida refuses to offer new AP African American studies course to students

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida will not allow its public high school students to enroll in a new Advanced Placement African American studies course because the state claims its content is “contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”

Orlando Sentinel

Florida blocks high school African American studies class

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools

The Independent UK

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Salon

Ron DeSantis' crusade against "woke" NHL

The Florida governor thinks the NHL’s push for diversity is an example of “wokeness”

Orlando Sentinel

Inflation slows, but we’re still shelling out more for eggs

Even as inflation begins to level off, the cost of eggs is soaring.

Ballotpedia

PredictIt markets show Joe Biden and Ron DeSantis at even odds in the 2024 presidential election

As of January 17, 2023, PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows incumbent Joe Biden (D) tied with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.31. At this time last week, Biden led DeSantis by $0.03. Former President Donald Trump’s (R) share price has risen over the last week, going from $0.16 to…

Tribune News Service

DeSantis’s get-parents-fired-up strategy holds clues to a 2024 run

To win reelection, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis harnessed the power of one of the most coveted groups of voters anywhere — motivated parents. The strategy could build a key pillar of support if, as widely expected, he runs for president in 2024.

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Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis administration trumpets colleges’ statement on CRT as anti-‘woke’ victory

College leaders across the state vowed Wednesday not to teach students about critical race theory unless it is presented alongside other concepts, to protect viewpoint diversity and free expression, and to root out discrimination in hiring and other areas by Feb. 1.

Miami Herald

DeSantis’ administration tells universities to detail spending on transgender care

MIAMI — At the urging of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget office, Florida’s public universities are being required to submit detailed information on services they provide to people seeking gender-affirming treatment.

The Independent UK

DeSantis simultaneously attacks Trump and Biden over classified document stashes

Florida governor could see opening for 2024 if scandals consume Trump’s campaign

The Guardian - US

White House condemns appointments of far-right Republicans to House oversight panel – as it happened

‘House Republicans may be setting the stage for divorced-from-reality political stunts,’ says White House spokesman

Ballotpedia

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter that keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

Fortune

Here's what Disney's ousted CEO will receive for severance

Compare that to his 2021 salary of $32.5 million.

The Conversation

Florida Gov. DeSantis leads the GOP's national charge against public education that includes lessons on race and sexual orientation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ disdain for “woke ideology” is on full display.

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