No, same-sex marriage is not "settled" Most powerful voting bloc in the nation pushes the Republican Party into contentious culture wars before midterms Salon · Jul 20, 2022
Stuart Rothenberg: Confused about 2022? You should be I’ve seen more than a few election cycles, but I’m not certain I have seen many that are more confusing than the one we are now in. Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19 CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has tested positive for the coronavirus for the first time and is experiencing mild symptoms, his office announced Tuesday. Chicago Tribune · Jul 19, 2022
Moms 4 Liberty: Warriors with big plans At the Moms for Liberty summit, they gave Ron DeSantis a sword. That wasn't the strangest or scariest part by far Salon · Jul 19, 2022
Confused about 2022? You should be - Roll Call Politically, the country has gone nuts over the past half-dozen years, making handicapping a challenge, Stuart Rothenberg writes. Roll Call · Jul 18, 2022
DeSantis turns RINO on the culture wars While Republicans like Ted Cruz push for the end of same-sex marriage, DeSantis remains relatively mum on abortion Salon · Jul 18, 2022
Joe Walsh warns of major MAGA violence Outspoken Trump critic Joe Walsh tells Salon why the Democratic Party is outmatched in the fight for democracy Salon · Jul 18, 2022
Gavin Newsom reveals the motivation behind his Florida ad targeting Ron DeSantis WASHINGTON — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron De Santis have been trolling each other recently on the pandemic, abortion, LGBTQ rights and more. Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022
Trump allies line up shadow government, mindful of 2016’s chaos A group of Donald Trump’s former aides is preparing a turnkey administration for his return to the White House, as the embattled former president hints that he’s preparing to make a third run for the nation’s highest office. Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022
Trump, battered by January 6 testimony, mulls 2024 run – and not all Republicans are happy Republicans are odds-on to take back the House and Senate in November, and the last thing the party needs, experts say, is a Trump distraction The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2022
At Moms for Liberty event in Tampa, a push to win school board elections TAMPA, Fla. — Tia Bess carried a dog-eared copy of the graphic novel “Gender Queer” in her purse as she stood in line to hear Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speak Friday morning. Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022
Florida’s trans treatment ban lacks any medical justification, academic report says A group of Yale University professors called the state’s plan to block gender-affirming Medicaid treatments “pseudo-science” The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Ron DeSantis explains why Florida banned ‘woke’ math books ‘Two plus two equals four right? Not two plus two equals well, how do you feel about that’ The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Murphy takes over governors association amid tensions, feuds Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey has taken over as the leader of the nation’s nonpartisan governors’ association in a time of deep divide between the states over issues such as abortion and gun control The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 15, 2022 National interest in DeSantis surges, sparking new round of presidential buzz WASHINGTON — Ron DeSantis insists he’s focused only on trying to win his reelection race for governor this year.
Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2022 ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ enters the pantheon of conservative fan fiction “Top Gun: Maverick,” the inescapable Tom Cruise blockbuster sequel, has been hailed as a cinematic throwback.
Salon · Jul 14, 2022 DeSantis beats Trump New election projection shows DeSantis beating Trump for 2024 GOP presidential nomination
Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022 Which Florida Democrat hoping to replace DeSantis is raising more money off abortion? Nikki Fried is trying to make the Florida governor’s race about abortion.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2022 Newsom slams red state governors on DC trip, stoking speculation about his future Gov. Gavin Newsom said he's frustrated with Republicans and Democrats.
Reason · Jul 14, 2022 Taxpayers Pay the Price for DeSantis' War on Disney Florida's governor has declared a regulatory war on one of the state's biggest employers. But it's the taxpayers who may ultimately pay the price.
Orlando Sentinel · Jul 13, 2022 UCF removes departments’ anti-racism statements ORLANDO, Fla. —The University of Central Florida has removed anti-racism statements from several academic department websites, prompting renewed concern by some that a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is leading to censorship at the university.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022 UCF removes anti-racist statements from department websites The University of Central Florida has removed anti-racist statements from departmental websites in the wake of the passage of a Republican-backed law that restricts how race can be taught
Chicago Tribune · Jul 13, 2022 Gov. Pritzker’s planned speech in Florida adds to speculation, criticism he’s eyeing White House CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker began the week with a White House visit for an event marking the passage of bipartisan gun legislation and will end it Saturday with a speech at a fundraiser for Florida Democrats, further fueling speculation — and criticism — that he’s eyeing a presidential bid…
The Conversation · Jul 13, 2022 With Trump's role on Jan. 6 becoming clearer, and potentially criminal, GOP voters are starting to look at different options As the Jan. 6 committee reconvened for another round of hearings, the question remains: Will the Justice Department indict former President Donald Trump for his role in the assault on the U.S. Capitol?
The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2022 Republican Josh Hawley accused of transphobia at Senate hearing Berkeley professor Khiara Bridges says Missouri senator’s line of questioning ‘opens trans people up to violence’