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The party that once coddled corporations is now punishing them for supporting climate-change mitigation, LGBTQ rights, gun reform, abortion rights and more. Much as they like to pander to the anti-“woke” extremists in their base, Republican officeholders should consider that corporations today, just like those in the heyday of country…

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MIAMI — After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the “Parental Rights in Education” law — dubbed the “don’t say gay” law by its critics — the co-owner of R House, which hosts a popular drag brunch in Miami’s Wynwood district, had no qualms speaking out against it.

Plus: DeSantis threatens Miami restaurant over drag performances, Hawley blasts Amazon acquisition that might lower health care prices, and more…

Florida's summer of culture wars heats up today with two controversies — drag queens and sex education in schools — both making national headlines. Both deal with parental choice and are favorite battlegrounds for Gov. Ron DeSantis, on the warpath to ensure reelection.

The entertainment giant’s bungled response to a controversial Florida bill has raised difficult questions for its LGBT+ fans

Florida state government claims that drag brunch shows corrupt “the public morals and outrages the sense of public decency”

News Nation/Decision Desk HQ poll shows majority believe duo should not run again – but they don’t know who they’d prefer

Semiconductor, science bill passes Senate, heads to House