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In new ads, Florida's Broward County counters the law dubbed ‘don’t say gay’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A new ad campaign is putting diversity at the forefront as Florida draws attention over its controversial Parental Rights in Education law, nicknamed by critics as the “don’t say gay” law.

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GOP blunts loss by bullying Mickey Mouse

The war on Disney and other "woke" corporations is a sign of GOP desperation in the culture wars

Salon

Ron DeSantis threatens to punish Twitter for blocking Elon Musk takeover

Republican says that platform’s board ‘know they can’t control’ world’s richest person

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Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state

The Independent UK

DeSantis threatens Disney's special status in Florida

The Reedy Creek Improvement District was created in 1967 and allows the theme park to carry out municipal functions.

Axios

DeSantis asks Legislature to eliminate Disney World’s self-governing status

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday he has expanded the Legislature’s special session on redistricting this week to cut to the core of his latest political enemy and announced he wants lawmakers to repeal the law that allows the Walt Disney World Resort to operate as a self-governing…

Miami Herald

Analysis: ‘You always have to talk about health’: Trump shows his first card in close-held 2024 hand

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump prefers to keep allies and foes guessing, but he has finally shown a card in his closely held hand about the 2024 presidential race.

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‘You always have to talk about health’: Trump shows his first card in closely held 2024 hand - Roll Call

Donald Trump plays coy about another White House run. But he has showed a card, suggesting his health will play a bigger role in his decision.

Roll Call

Editorial: DeSantis owns the ‘libs’ and has turned Florida into MAGA Central

Gov. Ron DeSantis has governed like an extremist. He’s stoked racial animosity. He’s disregarded the 73,000-plus Floridians who have died from COVID-19. He’s scapegoated LGBTQ youth. He’s forced the state Legislature to cede power to him in the redrawing of congressional districts that likely diminish Black representation. He’s got autocratic…

Tribune News Service

Cheers, fear as judge strikes down U.S. transit mask mandate

A federal judge’s decision to strike down a national mask mandate was met with cheers on some airplanes but also concern about whether it’s really time to end the order sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Florida frets over rejected math textbooks as local school officials await details

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Days after rejecting dozens of math textbooks for including what the state Department of Education claimed were “indoctrinating concepts,” Florida officials on Monday continued to refuse requests for examples.

Miami Herald

‘Pedo World’ sign ripped from Disney entrance at failed right-wing ‘blockade’ protest

Conservative backlash to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ opposition revives baseless ‘grooming’ accusations

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi endorses Charlie Crist in race for Florida governor

TAMPA, Fla. — As the Democratic primary for Florida governor heats up, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist announced an endorsement Monday from one of the most notable, and controversial, names in national politics: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Tribune News Service

Florida Legislature to vote on DeSantis' congressional map

Florida lawmakers will return to the Capitol to begin a special session to approve a new congressional map after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the previous GOP-backed boundaries that preserved minority districts

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Florida rejects math textbooks for ‘prohibited topics’ like critical race theory

Top state Republican official claims textbook publishers are making ‘systematic attempt’ to ‘infiltrate’ classrooms

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Democrats condemn DeSantis congressional district map’s reduction in Black representation as ‘racist tactic’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — One of Florida’s most prominent Black elected Democrats, state Sen. Shevrin Jones, said Monday that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to cut in half the number of Florida congressional districts with boundaries crafted to maximize the chance of electing Black representatives is a “racist tactic.”

Salon

GOP's war on education starts with math

Florida bans 50 math books while a Republican judge in Texas argues there's no reason "to provide a public library"

Salon

The right's Disney World "blockade"

Such protests were outlawed by Florida Republicans in reaction to the anti-police brutality protests of 2020

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The Independent UK

Trump and Roger Stone reunite at Mar-a-Lago as he tells former president Gov. DeSantis is ‘a piece of s***’

Mr Trump and Florida Governor DeSantis are a potential 2024 election matchup in the making

The Guardian - US

Florida rejects 54 math textbooks over ‘prohibited topics’ including critical race theory

Move follows a series of hardline measures by Republicans in the state to alter teaching in schools as governor welcomes news

Bangkok Post

Cruise ships at centre of dispute in Florida's idyllic Key West

KEY WEST, United States: The island-city of Key West off the southern tip of Florida invites visitors to stroll slowly, enjoy turquoise waters and take in the sunset. But according to some residents, that idyllic peace is endangered -- by lumbering, tourist-filled cruise ships.

Axios

Florida rejects dozens of math textbooks over "prohibited topics" like critical race theory

41% of submitted math textbooks were rejected, Florida's education department said.

Salon

Florida in critical race theory panic

The books were "not appropriately aligned with Florida standards"

The Guardian - US

Will Trump’s ‘reckless’ endorsements be a referendum on his political power?

Some say his bets on extreme candidates are risky, as losses could threaten his role as king and kingmaker in the Republican party

Orlando Sentinel

Florida education agency rejects math books it claims contain Critical Race Theory

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida rejected 42 math textbooks publishers wanted to sell to the state’s public schools, claiming the books contained “critical race theory” or other “prohibited topics” and “unsolicited strategies,” the Department of Education said Friday.

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