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DeSantis plan targets Black districts

DeSantis' plan likely to go beyond legislature's gerrymander, eliminating two districts with Black representatives

Salon · Apr 13, 2022

Florida Governor DeSantis given power to gerrymander state’s electoral maps

The governor seems eager to eliminate two congressional districts with large Black populations and to give Republicans a 20-8 advantage

The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis says he wants ‘race-neutral’ congressional districts when new map is drawn, which will eliminate Black district

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Tuesday that the congressional redistricting map he is proposing will dismantle a congressional district designed to help Black voters living in the former plantation territories of North Florida.

Miami Herald · Apr 12, 2022

Amid Florida's fight with Disney over trans rights, a Disney family member comes out as trans

The Republican governor of Florida picked a fight with the Walt Disney Co. the week before last after Disney belatedly proclaimed its opposition to the state's new "Don't Say Gay" law.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2022

Legislature makes unusual move, says DeSantis will map Florida congressional districts

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Republican legislative leaders announced Monday that they are not crafting a new congressional map but will rather defer to Gov. Ron DeSantis to draft new maps that will be to his liking.

Miami Herald · Apr 11, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill aimed at addressing ‘decline of fatherhood’

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a wide-ranging bill Monday aimed at supporting fathers and children by connecting men with career services and boys with mentorship.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2022

Disney gave Florida GOP $125,000 before pausing contributions over ‘don’t say gay’ law

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Walt Disney Co. donated $125,000 to the Republican Party of Florida at the beginning of this year’s legislative session, according to new filings with the state.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 11, 2022

DeSantis will map Florida’s congressional districts, legislative leaders announce

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Republican legislative leaders announced on Monday that they are not crafting a new congressional map but will rather defer to Gov. Ron DeSantis to draft new maps that will be to his liking.

Miami Herald · Apr 11, 2022

What is Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill?

Controversial new legislation would ban teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender issues with students in classroom

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2022

Stacey Abrams win in Georgia will lead to ‘cold war’ with Florida, DeSantis says

Florida governor and potential Republican presidential contender says, ‘I can’t have Castro to my south and Abrams to my north’

The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2022