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Editorial: Florida’s book rejection frenzy has right-wing kookiness written all over it

In the deepest corners of the right wing, the belief exists that teachers, textbook writers and publishing companies are conspiring to indoctrinate children. It starts with softening students up by talking about feelings. Then, their unsuspecting minds can be shaped to believe in climate change, COVID-19 vaccines, evolution and —…

Miami Herald

Doyle McManus: Ron DeSantis is setting the agenda for the GOP, and Democrats should worry

The most intriguing politician in the Republican Party is an uncharismatic governor who's trying to make the GOP's culture war appealing to suburban mothers.

Los Angeles Times

‘We’re not going back’: Val Demings slams Rubio, anti-abortion rhetoric at pro-choice conference

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a speech in Orlando on Saturday, U.S. Senate hopeful Val Demings touted her pro-choice stance and attacked Republican Sen. Marco Rubio’s position on abortion as “radical.”

Orlando Sentinel

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Fabiola Santiago: DeSantis tries to rig elections by gerrymandering, but Florida judge says, hell no!

Everyone familiar with basic Florida law knew that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to manhandle the redistricting process for political gain violated the Florida Constitution.

Miami Herald

DeSantis names conservative lawmaker Cord Byrd as Florida elections chief

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday named conservative Rep. Cord Byrd, a Neptune Beach Republican, as Florida’s new secretary of state, overseeing the state’s elections office.

Tribune News Service

DeSantis names conservative lawmaker Cord Byrd as Florida elections chief

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday named conservative Rep. Cord Byrd, a Republican, as Florida’s new secretary of state, overseeing the state’s elections office.

Tribune News Service

Only 3 reviewers said Florida math textbooks violated 'critical race theory' rules. Yet the state rejected dozens

MIAMI — When the Florida Department of Education announced it was rejecting 54 math textbooks, it pointed to a “thorough review” process that found more than half of those books included “prohibited topics,” including critical race theory and social-emotional learning.

Miami Herald

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Governor: Florida Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee to resign

Florida Republican Secretary of State Laurel M

The Independent UK

Court Rejects, on Procedural Grounds, Challenge to Florida Repeal of Disney's Special Government District

From Tuesday's decision by Judge Cecilia Altonaga in Foronda v. DeSantis (S.D. Fla.) (for more on the substantive First Amendment question, see these posts): Plaintiffs are Florida residents and taxpayers. They challenge the validity of a bill recently passed by the Florida legislature and signed into law, Senate Bill 4-C,…

Reason

Florida judge rejects Ron DeSantis congressional map that ‘diminishes’ Black voters

Republican governor will appeal a ruling that rejects his redistricting plan that dilutes Black voting power in the state

The Independent UK

Judge blocks Ron DeSantis' racist map

DeSantis' plan "diminishes African Americans' ability to elect the representatives of their choice," judge says

Salon

First Thing: Senate blocks bill to codify abortion rights

After conservative Democrat Joe Manchin joins Republicans to vote against measure, majority leader Chuck Schumer warns ‘it will be open season’ on people’s freedoms

The Guardian - UK

Florida Democrats struggle to find spotlight in race against DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The three leading Democratic candidates in the Florida governor’s race— U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and state Sen. Annette Taddeo — have a Ron DeSantis problem.

Tribune News Service

Fabiola Santiago: Wait until students figure out that DeSantis’ Florida and communism are bedfellows!

What do Cuba and Florida have in common?

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This at-home COVID-19 test could give you a wrong result. Don’t use it, FDA warns

Orlando Sentinel

Disney theme park revenues double even amid scuffle with DeSantis, GOP

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney Co. executives boasted about another blockbuster quarter Wednesday at its theme parks even as they remained mum about the feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Los Angeles Times

Disney+ avoids streaming slump for now, adding 8 million subscribers

The great streaming slowdown of 2022 hasn't hit Mickey Mouse yet.

Miami Herald

Judge throws out Florida Gov. DeSantis' congressional map, orders new map drawn by experts

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a swift reversal of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ bold political gambit, a Leon County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday threw out the congressional map drawn by the governor and approved by legislators, ruling that it violates the Florida Constitution and ordering a new map drawn by a…

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Republicans took away Disney's special status in Florida. Now they're gunning for Mickey himself

It all began with a mouse, and now that big-eared rodent is in the middle of a turf war between conservatives and one of the world's most influential media companies.

The Guardian - US

Judge strikes down Florida governor’s ‘unconstitutional’ election map

Blow to Ron DeSantis as judge says new congressional districts made it harder for Black voters to elect their preferred candidates

Axios

Florida judge says DeSantis' redistricting map is unconstitutional

The circuit judge is expected to issue a formal order on Thursday or Friday.

The Independent UK

Gov. DeSantis still hasn't made decision over sheriff's lies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 100 days ago that he would review a state report that a county sheriff had lied about killing another teenager 30 years ago

The Independent UK

Judge announces he'll block DeSantis' redistricting plan

A state judge has ruled that a congressional map approved by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and drawn by his staff is unconstitutional because it breaks up a district where Black voters can choose their representatives

Orlando Sentinel

Editorial: Don’t let political revenge dictate budget vetoes

Dissent is essential to democracy.

Orlando Sentinel

Federal judge dismisses 1st lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis over Disney World’s Reedy Creek district

ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge on Tuesday quickly dismissed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District.

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