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fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago

Ron DeSantis bans local governments from supporting Pride events & DEI initiatives - LGBTQ Nation

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Social justice
fromFortune
12 hours ago

'The disfavored groups, No. 1, obviously, would be white males': Ron DeSantis is still signing anti-DEI legislation | Fortune

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation prohibiting funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, claiming white men are discriminated against by these programs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Speaker Julie Menin says Council can back big priorities without blowing the budget | amNewYork

Menin defends higher pay for paraprofessionals and revised home care bill as fiscally responsible, emphasizing long-term savings over upfront costs.
#sheila-cherfilus-mccormick
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns after ethics violations and a federal indictment for misusing disaster funds.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns after ethics violations and a federal indictment for misusing disaster funds.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Dem Congresswoman Resigns Just Before Facing Expulsion

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid federal corruption charges and allegations of a flawed ethics process.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House

Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election, defeating Joe Hathaway, emphasizing a progressive agenda and opposition to Donald Trump.
#new-york-city-council
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
3 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin

Speaker Menin aims to address affordability, healthcare costs, and childcare while ensuring essential services and budget savings for New Yorkers.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
3 weeks ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Majority Whip Kamillah Hanks

Kamillah Hanks aims to enhance community development, affordable housing, and support for local institutions in her role as City Council Majority Whip.
#temporary-protected-status
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
US politics

US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke

Ten Republicans joined Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians in the US amid ongoing violence and instability in Haiti.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
US news

Miami's Haitian Community Braces for Deportations

Ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants would force hundreds of thousands to return to a country facing political, economic, and humanitarian crisis.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke

Ten Republicans joined Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians in the US amid ongoing violence and instability in Haiti.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Florida Democrats Condemn Corruption' After Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being indicted for embezzling COVID-19 funds, facing serious legal charges and potential prison time.
New York City
fromThe Trace
1 week ago

How This Deputy Mayor Plans to Reduce Violence in New York City

New York City aims to enhance violence prevention funding and initiatives through the new Mayor's Office of Community Safety.
#cherfilus-mccormick
Non-profit organizations
fromPOLITICO
3 weeks ago

Florida's budget stalemate takes on Cherfilius-McCormick probe-related twist

Cherfilus-McCormick's funding requests for a tablet program raised concerns about potential violations and connections to for-profit entities.
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

Republican to force vote on expelling Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress

Non-profit organizations
fromPOLITICO
3 weeks ago

Florida's budget stalemate takes on Cherfilius-McCormick probe-related twist

Cherfilus-McCormick's funding requests for a tablet program raised concerns about potential violations and connections to for-profit entities.
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

Republican to force vote on expelling Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress

#ethics-violations
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

A Democratic Congresswoman Could Go the Way of George Santos

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to federal financial fraud allegations.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

A Democratic Congresswoman Could Go the Way of George Santos

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to federal financial fraud allegations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US House approves bill to shield 350,000 Haitians from deportations

The US House approved legislation to protect 350,000 Haitians from deportation for three years, marking a bipartisan effort against Trump's policies.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
1 week ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa

Carmen De La Rosa focuses on housing, technology access, and senior support in her role as a New York City Council Member.
fromAxios
2 days ago

House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse

"The charges and examination are incredibly, incredibly serious and I think we have to hold ourselves to high standards here in the Congress," Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) told Axios.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says

The Justice Department, in a letter to Comer, appeared to request that Bondi be excused from testifying given her departure from DOJ, stating, 'We kindly ask that you confirm that the subpoena is withdrawn.'
US politics
Law
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Florida attorney general says NFL must get rid of Rooney Rule

Florida's attorney general challenges the Rooney Rule, claiming it discriminates based on race and sex, demanding its suspension.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

Florida cut HIV funding for thousands. It just passed a law to bring it back through June. - LGBTQ Nation

Florida's emergency bill restores $30.9 million funding for AIDS Drug Assistance Program, reversing cuts that threatened access for 12,000 to 16,000 low-income HIV patients.
US Elections
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Meet the 40-year-old Democrat who owns a fitness company for pregnant and postpartum women and just won in Trump's district | Fortune

Emily Gregory's victory in a Florida special election signifies a shift in political momentum for Democrats, even in traditionally Republican areas.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

From public charge' to key figure in the thaw with Cuba under Obama: the story of Julissa Reynoso comes to the theater

Barack Obama announced the opening of relations with Cuba, highlighting Julissa Reynoso's significant role in this diplomatic milestone.
#pam-bondi
fromAxios
3 weeks ago
US politics

Attorney General Pam Bondi pushed out

Pam Bondi is transitioning to a new job, and Todd Blanche will serve as Acting Attorney General.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

Pam Bondi rages at Democrats for asking about Epstein files instead of talking about stocks - LGBTQ Nation

Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly dodged questions about Jeffrey Epstein at a House Judiciary Committee hearing by loudly citing stock market figures and retirement gains.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing

Lawmakers insist Pam Bondi must testify regarding Epstein files despite her claims of no longer being attorney general.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Thank goodness Pam Bondi's abhorrent tenure as AG is over

Pam Bondi's tenure as Florida's Attorney General was marked by her aggressive opposition to LGBTQ+ rights and her controversial handling of legal matters.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Pam Bondi Couldn't Possibly Succeed

Pam Bondi was fired as attorney general by Trump via social media after 421 days, marking a trend of short tenures in the position.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi pushed out

Pam Bondi is transitioning to a new job, and Todd Blanche will serve as Acting Attorney General.
fromCity & State NY
3 weeks ago

Ruben Diaz Jr. says Latinas from the Bronx are ready to take charge

Bronx politics has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Since 2006, only Carl Heastie, Jeff Dinowitz, and maybe Jose M. Serrano remain elected. The demographic shift is evident, with areas like Throggs Neck and Morris Park now represented by Latino women, reflecting a growing Latino population, particularly Dominicans.
NYC politics
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Battle Brewing To Replace Bondi - Above the Law

The race to replace Pam Bondi as Attorney General is marked by challenges and the complexities of the American legal system.
Miami
fromQueerty
1 month ago

This Florida flip could pave the way for Mike Johnson's newest nightmare - Queerty

A Florida Democrat won a mayoral race by one vote, flipping a Republican-held seat for the first time in 30 years, signaling potential shifts in traditionally Republican strongholds ahead of midterm elections.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Florida professors quietly defy restrictions on race and gender: This is how authoritarianism works'

Florida sociology professors are maintaining their original curricula despite state guidelines restricting discussions of race, gender, sexuality, and systemic inequality, viewing this as essential to academic responsibility.
Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Florida's Live Local 4.0 flexes state muscle on housing progress

Florida's Live Local 4.0 expands state preemption of local zoning and tax rules to accelerate affordable and workforce housing development by reducing local control and streamlining approvals.
Brooklyn
fromPolitics NY
1 month ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Shahana Hanif

NYC Council Member Shahana Hanif prioritizes affordability, accessibility, safety, disability justice, tenant protection, childcare access, and immigrant support in the 39th Brooklyn district.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

"She must answer": Out gay congressman still expects ex-AG Pam Bondi to testify - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. House Oversight Committee plans to question former Attorney General Pam Bondi about her handling of Epstein-related files despite her recent firing.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Women's History Month: How Maria Otero became the first person to go from administrative aide to deputy commissioner at the NYPD

Maria Otero became the first civilian to rise from Police Administrative Aide to Deputy Commissioner in NYPD history, advancing through dedicated support roles rather than sworn officer positions.
US politics
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Adios, Pam Bondi. Who's Next?

Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi due to frustration over her performance, particularly regarding the Epstein files and prosecuting critics.
Brooklyn
fromPolitics NY
1 month ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Mercedes Narcisse

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse prioritizes making government work for constituents through accountability, strengthened services, and direct constituent support in Brooklyn's 46th District.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Florida Lawmakers Aim to Add Work Requirements Without Expanding Medicaid

You cannot change the terms of the work requirement. It's a pretty easy no. Federal law holds that non-expansion states cannot adopt work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Leo Cuello, an attorney and professor at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy, cites guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in making this determination.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Marco Rubio proves he really is Little Marco

Here's a reminder that no matter how high and mighty you get in Trump's White House, a Latino is still an exotic "other." Tokenizing someone is always an ugly thing - yet Rubio deserves no tears. He has made a career out of wearing his latinidad like a shiny guayabera when convenient, long casting himself as the boy-faced exception to the corrupt, ineffectual Latino politician archetype.
Right-wing politics
New York Islanders
fromFox News
2 months ago

Latina House Republican asks Supreme Court to block Dems' bid to 'racially gerrymander' her out of Congress

A Republican congresswoman petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to block a state court-ordered redrawing of her New York congressional district before the November midterm elections.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Florida Passes Its Own Version of the SAVE America Act

Florida has approved a voter registration overhaul requiring proof of citizenship, reflecting a trend in GOP-led states despite challenges at the federal level.
New York Rangers
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Diana Moreno, the Ecuadorian migrant and friend of Zohran Mamdani who hopes to replace him in the New York State Assembly

Diana Moreno, a 38-year-old Ecuadorian immigrant and DSA activist, is the leading candidate to succeed Zohran Mamdani for State Assembly District 36.
Education
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

The first exit: Deputy chancellor for family engagement to depart Education Department

Cristina Meléndez, deputy chancellor for family, community, and student empowerment, will leave her post on Feb. 27 amid scrutiny over FACE-run Community Education Council elections.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Janisse Quinones, head of the L.A. Department of Water and Power, resigns

During her tenure, LADWP reinforced electric grid and water system reliability, enhanced coordination during wildfire events, and advanced investments to strengthen resilience amid increasing climate pressures. Quiñones brought steady leadership and engineering expertise to LADWP.
Los Angeles
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Nancy Pelosi visits Bronx for Women's History Month chat, hosted by Ritchie Torres | amNewYork

Pelosi outlined her groundbreaking journey from housewife to House Speaker a powerful position second in line of succession to the president. She is now retiring from Congress after nearly 40 years representing San Francisco.
Left-wing politics
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Marco Rubio Doesn't Get It

Marco Rubio reassured Europe at Munich while misunderstanding European realities and denying key threats to the United States and the transatlantic alliance.
fromPolitics NY
2 months ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Representative Nydia Velazquez

Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features United States Representative Nydia Velázquez. Representative Velázquez serves the Seventh Congressional District which includes parts of Queens and Brooklyn. What are your top legislative priorities for 2026? Immigration, foreign policy and housing
Brooklyn
New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Yo Adrienne! Hochul names former NYC Council Speaker Adams as fighter' running mate amNewYork

Gov. Kathy Hochul selected former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate for lieutenant governor to bolster the ticket against Trump and GOP opposition.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress

Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, filed to end her reelection campaign, likely retiring after 35 years as Washington, D.C.'s long-serving congressional delegate.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

This trans teacher has no choice but to leave Florida: 'I can't defend myself'

A transgender high school teacher in Florida maintains strict boundaries between her work and personal life to preserve her mental health and authentic self.
New York City
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

Julie Menin's path to power

Julie Menin progressed from regulatory attorney and small-business owner to influential NYC leader and unanimous City Council speaker through community work and mayoral appointments.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: New York Can Lead on Immigrant Protections, With Hochul's Leadership

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul offered encouraging words to the state's immigrant community during her recent State of the State address. She voiced support for expanding protections and legal options for immigrants in response to the federal government's evolving immigration enforcement efforts. Her support is necessary. However, it is imperative that the governor and the Legislature work on comprehensive legislation and financial resources to protect all New Yorkers.
New York Islanders
Brooklyn
fromQNS
2 months ago

Claire Valdez puts union advocacy front and center in bid to succeed Velazquez in NY-7 - QNS

Claire Valdez, a DSA-backed labor organizer, challenges Antonio Reynoso in a progressive 7th District primary emphasizing union representation and pro-worker policies.
New York City
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

Julie Menin always gets her way

Julie Menin led a visible, hands-on citywide response to the first major snowfall, demonstrating executive-style leadership and prompting mayoral speculation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Like mother, like daughter: Virginia Maloney celebrates inauguration to same City Council seat her mom Carolyn Maloney once held amNewYork

Virginia Maloney was sworn in as Manhattan's 4th District City Council member with family and political leaders present and a 70% electoral victory.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Florida Republicans pass bill empowering Ron DeSantis to oust local officials who support LGBTQ+ Pride

Florida lawmakers approved a bill granting Gov. DeSantis authority to remove local officials who promote Pride events or diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Brooklyn
fromPolitics NY
2 months ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Top legislative priorities include affordable family living, veterans' care, and protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; local offices provide broad constituent services and SNAP assistance.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | NY's human services workforce is done waiting for partial justice | amNewYork

New York's 800,000 human services workers remain chronically underpaid despite being essential to the state's social safety net, with government-set contracts failing to match inflation and rising living costs.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

"It's going to fail": Jeffries vows to block Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's expulsion

An expulsion effort against Rep. Cherfilus‑McCormick faces likely failure and is deemed without legal basis by House Democratic leaders despite Ethics findings and criminal charges.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Anti-DEI bill threatening Florida Pride events gains momentum in GOP legislature

Florida Senate passed legislation prohibiting local governments from funding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, with expected House passage and gubernatorial signature.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Nancy Mace Is Not Okay

Representative Nancy Mace publicly accused her ex-fiancé of filming, assault, and a drug-and-rape conspiracy, triggering legal action, gag orders, and staff concerns about her judgment.
fromQNS
2 months ago

Antonio Reynoso touts experience in race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez - QNS

The district, which straddles Western Queens and North Brooklyn, is one of the most liberal districts in the country and has been dubbed the "Commie Corridor" after the 2025 mayoral election, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo by over 40 points in the district during the Democratic primary. Velázquez, who announced late last year that she would not seek re-election
US politics
US politics
fromJewish Insider
2 months ago

Nearly half of New York City Council joins JVP, CODEPINK in pro-Cuba appeal

New York Democrats joined a campaign funded by China-aligned tycoon Neville 'Roy' Singham to provide solar panels and generators to embargoed Cuba.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Pam Bondi Dismisses Call to Apologize to Epstein Survivors as 'Theatrics'

Attorney General Pam Bondi deflected criticism, dismissed Epstein survivors as 'theatrics,' and shifted focus while refusing responsibility for DOJ's handling of Epstein files.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

House Democrat moves to impeach AG Pam Bondi over handling of the Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted bipartisanly to subpoena Attorney General Bondi over withheld Epstein files, prompting impeachment articles charging obstruction of Congress, dereliction of duty, and DOJ weaponization.
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