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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 · Jan 21, 2023

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 · Jan 21, 2023

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 · Jan 21, 2023

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.

Reason · Jan 20, 2023

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

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

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Fla. bans African American studies class

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

Salon · Jan 20, 2023

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 · Jan 20, 2023

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

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

Salon · Jan 20, 2023

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 · Jan 20, 2023

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 · Jan 20, 2023