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Florida Department of Education aims to avoid critical race theory and social justice in social studies textbooks

Florida’s Department of Education issued guidance to textbook publishers informing them on the instructional materials that can and cannot be included in K-12 social studies textbooks. The guidance notes that “Critical Race Theory, Social Justice, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Social and Emotional Learning, and any other unsolicited theories that may lead…

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Ron DeSantis threatens to investigate parents who take children to drag shows

Right-wing pundits and lawmakers have criticised the ‘Drag the Kids to Pride Drag Show’ in Dallas

The Independent UK

DeSantis threatens drag show crackdown

“We have child protective statutes on the books," the governor said. "We have laws against child endangerment"

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LGBTQ outrage over DeSantis visit to NYC during Pride Month

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to appear before a conservative Jewish leaders in New York City, despite efforts by gay rights advocates to get the event canceled

The Independent UK

Don't Call Child Services on Families Who Take Their Kids to Drag Shows

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis thinks drag shows represent "child endangerment."

Reason

Trump leads Hogan by 2-1 margin among Maryland GOP voters in potential 2024 presidential matchup, Sun/UB poll shows

BALTIMORE — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, nearing the end of his administration and actively flirting with a presidential bid in 2024, could face a significant challenge winning Republican voters’ support over former President Donald Trump in the state where Hogan has been a popular, twice-elected governor, a new poll shows.

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Editorial: Florida’s DeSantis is a politically savvy power player. And he’s beating Trump at his own game

He’s younger, prettier and speaks in complete, comprehensible sentences. And he speaks directly to former President Donald Trump’s rock-solid base — which is showing a few cracks.

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Gov. DeSantis never gave a damn about COVID cases, deaths. State audit confirms it

The audit of Florida COVID-19 cases and deaths ought to enrage every Floridian who has lost a loved one to the pandemic.

Miami Herald

DeSantis spox in foreign lobbying mess

Christina Pushaw only recently submitted paperwork for foreign lobbying she did years earlier

Salon

Governor candidate Nikki Fried calls for massive effort to ‘change the culture of America when it comes to guns’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried said Tuesday she’d like to see a massive effort to “change the culture of America when it comes to guns,” along the scale of the efforts that turned cigarette smoking into something that’s less glamorous — and thus less popular —…

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UK Gamblers Place Bets On US Presidential Election: Is Trump The Favorite in 2024?

Americans could see a repeat of the candidates from the 2020 Presidential Election when they head to the polls for the 2024 Presidential Election. Here’s a look at the current betting odds for the 2024 Presidential Election.

Benzinga

Michael Hiltzik: Florida's DeSantis launches new attack on his state's transgender citizens

Never one to miss a chance to claim the crown as America's reigning culture warrior, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled yet another in his long line of antitransgender policies. This time he's proposing to deprive his transgender citizens — minors and adults alike — of fundamental medical care.

Los Angeles Times

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US moves to seize 2 Abramovich jets over Russia sanctions

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Crist asks federal government to safeguard Florida’s voting rights

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist on Friday sent a letter to the U.S. attorney general asking for the resources of the Department of Justice to help ensure Floridians’ voting rights are protected in the upcoming elections.

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Is DeSantis a Principled Governor or a Retaliatory Culture Warrior?

Plus: Are political parties the ideal vessel for advancing libertarian principles?

Orlando Sentinel

Florida Gov. DeSantis seeks control over universities, targeting tenure and ‘politicized’ classes

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Republican allies are seeking more influence in university classrooms, targeting tenure, waging a battle against “politicized” courses and contemplating a significant change in how professors are hired across the state.

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500,000 Floridians could lose health coverage without tax credits, study warns

More than 500,000 Floridians could lose their health insurance if Congress fails to extend tax credits passed through the American Rescue Plan Act, a new report warns.

The Guardian - US

DeSantis beats Trump in conservative group straw poll for 2024 nomination

Denver poll could mean Trump is losing grip on Republican party as DeSantis wins 71% of the vote to Trump’s 67%

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Editorial: When Florida’s culture wars end up in court, DeSantis may win, but taxpayers lose

Gov. Ron DeSantis is a lawyer, and, boy, does it show.

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Amid abortion battle, DeSantis vetoes birth control funding — again

When Gov. Ron DeSantis slashed $3 billion from the state’s budget Thursday, one ill-fated item sounded familiar: Just as he did last year, DeSantis vetoed $2 million meant to help low-income people access long-acting birth control.

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Change in the wake of tragedy: The new safety measures planned for Florida’s schools

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — New measures to increase students’ safety are advancing in Florida, coming at a time of heightened public outcry in response to recent school tragedies.

Tribune News Service

Gun control advocates call on Marco Rubio to join their fight to end gun violence

MIAMI — Moms, teachers, students and gun control advocates gathered outside Sen. Marco Rubio’s office on Friday for gun violence awareness day.

The Independent UK

Transgender youth treatment under fire in Florida again

Florida health officials have asked the state medical board to draft new policies that would likely restrict gender dysphoria treatments for transgender youth

The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis vetoes $35m Tampa MLB team facility after calls for gun reform

Florida governor made the move after the team called for action in the wake of mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York

The Guardian - US

Ron DeSantis blocks funds for Tampa Bay Rays after team’s gun safety tweets

Florida governor Ron DeSantis defended his veto of $35m in funding for a potential spring training site for the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday

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