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#lgbtq-rights
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Florida's new Attorney General sues Target for selling products for LGBTQ+ youth

Florida AG targets Target over alleged LGBTQ+ marketing strategies harming public investment funds.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Have LGBTQ+ rights in Florida reached a turning point? Advocates have hope

Political winds may be shifting in Florida, as advocacy efforts push back against harmful LGBTQ+ legislation.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

03/24/35

Trump attempts to influence Maine's trans-inclusive sports policy, indicating ongoing tensions around LGBTQ+ rights.
Support for LGBTQ+ causes appears to be growing in Florida, suggesting a potential political shift.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Florida attorney general threatens gym for allowing 'men posing as women' in females' locker rooms

Florida officials threaten private gym for allowing transgender access, despite state law not applying to private entities.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Florida's new Attorney General sues Target for selling products for LGBTQ+ youth

Florida AG targets Target over alleged LGBTQ+ marketing strategies harming public investment funds.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Have LGBTQ+ rights in Florida reached a turning point? Advocates have hope

Political winds may be shifting in Florida, as advocacy efforts push back against harmful LGBTQ+ legislation.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

03/24/35

Trump attempts to influence Maine's trans-inclusive sports policy, indicating ongoing tensions around LGBTQ+ rights.
Support for LGBTQ+ causes appears to be growing in Florida, suggesting a potential political shift.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Florida attorney general threatens gym for allowing 'men posing as women' in females' locker rooms

Florida officials threaten private gym for allowing transgender access, despite state law not applying to private entities.
#randy-fine
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Randy Fine, a State Senator, Wins a House Seat in Florida, Adding to the G.O.P. Majority.

Randy Fine won Florida's Sixth Congressional District special election, crucial for Republican majority retention in the House.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump Celebrates Primary Win by Candidate Who Said Muslim Congresswomen Should Consider Leaving' And Told Them, #BombsAway'

US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Randy Fine, a State Senator, Wins a House Seat in Florida, Adding to the G.O.P. Majority.

Randy Fine won Florida's Sixth Congressional District special election, crucial for Republican majority retention in the House.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump Celebrates Primary Win by Candidate Who Said Muslim Congresswomen Should Consider Leaving' And Told Them, #BombsAway'

#desantis
US Elections
fromAxios
2 months ago

Scoop: Trump Jr. backs Donalds for Fla. governor in MAGA squeeze play

Trump's influence in Florida politics remains prominent, especially in the upcoming 2026 race.
Polls indicate a potential shift in Florida's Republican landscape as Trump's endorsements gain traction.
US Elections
fromAxios
2 months ago

Scoop: Trump Jr. backs Donalds for Fla. governor in MAGA squeeze play

Trump's influence in Florida politics remains prominent, especially in the upcoming 2026 race.
Polls indicate a potential shift in Florida's Republican landscape as Trump's endorsements gain traction.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

In Florida, an immigrant pastors detention sends a community reeling

"Do you need propane? Do you need water? What do you need? That's the type of neighbor he is. This man is a part of the neighborhood."
NYC parents
#ron-desantis
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Radical DeSantis plan for Doge-style cuts in Florida opposed by own party

DeSantis's efficiency taskforce faces criticism over redundancy and proposals to eliminate property taxes deemed unworkable.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Ron DeSantis Is Serious About Ending Property Taxes in Florida-but Will It Work and Who Will Pay the $40 Billion Difference?

DeSantis aims to eliminate property taxes in Florida, sparking debate over funding for essential services.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago

DeSantis slams Trump's choice for next Florida governor, touts his wife for job

DeSantis criticizes potential gubernatorial rival Byron Donalds while endorsing his wife, Casey DeSantis, as a strong candidate.
Miami Dolphins
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Ron DeSantis Trashes Trump-Endorsed Byron Donalds Amid Reports His Wife Will Run for Governor Against Him

DeSantis questioned Donalds' contributions to Florida while promoting his wife's gubernatorial ambitions and affirming Trump’s endorsement of Donalds.
DeSantis downplays Donalds’ campaign efforts, suggesting a rivalry with Trump's support for Donalds amidst promoting his wife for 2026.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Florida's Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place

The failure of Florida's Amendment 4 highlights the difficulties abortion rights advocates face in the state, particularly with its high voting threshold.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ron DeSantis Announces Andrew Tate is Not Welcome in the State of Florida

DeSantis firmly opposes welcoming the Tate brothers to Florida, contrasting sharply with the Trump administration's previous stance.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Radical DeSantis plan for Doge-style cuts in Florida opposed by own party

DeSantis's efficiency taskforce faces criticism over redundancy and proposals to eliminate property taxes deemed unworkable.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Ron DeSantis Is Serious About Ending Property Taxes in Florida-but Will It Work and Who Will Pay the $40 Billion Difference?

DeSantis aims to eliminate property taxes in Florida, sparking debate over funding for essential services.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago

DeSantis slams Trump's choice for next Florida governor, touts his wife for job

DeSantis criticizes potential gubernatorial rival Byron Donalds while endorsing his wife, Casey DeSantis, as a strong candidate.
Miami Dolphins
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Ron DeSantis Trashes Trump-Endorsed Byron Donalds Amid Reports His Wife Will Run for Governor Against Him

DeSantis questioned Donalds' contributions to Florida while promoting his wife's gubernatorial ambitions and affirming Trump’s endorsement of Donalds.
DeSantis downplays Donalds’ campaign efforts, suggesting a rivalry with Trump's support for Donalds amidst promoting his wife for 2026.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Florida's Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place

The failure of Florida's Amendment 4 highlights the difficulties abortion rights advocates face in the state, particularly with its high voting threshold.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ron DeSantis Announces Andrew Tate is Not Welcome in the State of Florida

DeSantis firmly opposes welcoming the Tate brothers to Florida, contrasting sharply with the Trump administration's previous stance.
SF politics
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

Florida's 2026 governor race: Would third-party candidates lock in another Republican victory?

New independent candidates aim to disrupt the GOP's 30-year winning streak in Florida's gubernatorial elections.
SF politics
fromNew York Daily News
2 years ago

DeSantis ducks questions about 2024 White House run in Florida debate: 'It's not a tough question'

DeSantis's refusal to commit to a full term raises questions about his intentions for a 2024 presidential run.
#immigration-law
#jason-pizzo
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF politics

Fresh civil war among Florida Democrats breaks out after Senate Leader Jason Pizzo bails on 'dead' party

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF politics

Fresh civil war among Florida Democrats breaks out after Senate Leader Jason Pizzo bails on 'dead' party

fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Blocked by Rubio, Scott for federal judge, Coral Gables attorney is appointed as magistrate

Detra Shaw-Wilder's appointment as a federal magistrate judge marks a significant step toward increasing diversity within the judiciary, showcasing representation for future generations.
Miami food
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

States Are Tightening Rules for Getting Citizen-Led Proposals on the Ballot

State legislatures are tightening rules on citizen-led ballot initiatives, leading to legal challenges over constitutional rights.
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago

David Jolly entices Florida Democrats with dream of winning 2026 governor's race

Alarmed by what they’ve seen under President Trump and Governor DeSantis, Democratic activists see David Jolly, a recent registered Democrat, as a potential candidate to upset Florida's gubernatorial race.
SF politics
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

No safe seat': could Democrats make Florida a swing state again?

Democrats in Florida see hope in narrowing gaps in traditionally Republican congressional races, indicating potential swing state revival.
SF politics
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Campaign cash flows to state Rep. Cassel after her switch to Republican Party

Hillary Cassel's party switch leads to a significant increase in campaign donations, contrasting sharply with her challenger Todd Delmay's fundraising efforts.
The 2026 race between Cassel and Delmay is poised to be a key political contest in Broward County.
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Transgender Woman Arrested After Using Bathroom at Florida State Capitol

Marcy Rheintgen's arrest highlights ongoing discrimination against transgender individuals concerning bathroom access in Florida.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Senate committee recommends Barreto as FWC chair despite objections over Pino boat crash

Rodney Barreto's reappointment as chair of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission faces significant opposition over concerns regarding environmental impacts and his development background.
Miami food
#republican-party
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Competitive Race for Mike Waltz's Seat Rattles Republicans

The race for Florida's Sixth District seat is critical for maintaining Republican influence, reflecting strong voter support for Trump's agenda.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Competitive Race for Mike Waltz's Seat Rattles Republicans

The race for Florida's Sixth District seat is critical for maintaining Republican influence, reflecting strong voter support for Trump's agenda.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Have LGBTQ+ rights in Florida reached a turning point? Advocates have hope

"We the people are speaking out against this," said Florida Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, an out Democrat representing the Orlando area. "As a result of those 1,000 plus comment cards that were submitted in a certain Senate committee, two bad bills were pushed off of the agenda."
SF LGBT
#matt-gaetz
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Exclusive: Gaetz could be next Florida attorney general

Matt Gaetz is a leading candidate for Florida Attorney General due to strong GOP support despite past controversies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

MAGA Insider Suggests Matt Gaetz Could Still Become Governor of Florida with Help from Trump and No-F*cks-Given Approach'

US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Exclusive: Gaetz could be next Florida attorney general

Matt Gaetz is a leading candidate for Florida Attorney General due to strong GOP support despite past controversies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

MAGA Insider Suggests Matt Gaetz Could Still Become Governor of Florida with Help from Trump and No-F*cks-Given Approach'

#trump-administration
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Exclusive: How Congress' "Crazy Cubans" got Trump to kill oil deal

Trump's cancellation of Venezuelan oil exports reflects his political strategy to secure votes and support from key allies in Florida.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Exclusive: How Congress' "Crazy Cubans" got Trump to kill oil deal

Trump's cancellation of Venezuelan oil exports reflects his political strategy to secure votes and support from key allies in Florida.
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

'It's Trump 5.0': Lobbyists reveal how Trump is changing the influence game

Lobbyists must adapt to a new political landscape centered in Florida under Trump, as traditional methods become less effective.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Young Republicans Group Invites Tate Brothers to Speak to Members: As Free Speech Absolutists'

The Tampa Bay Young Republicans invited Andrew and Tristan Tate despite their criminal allegations, sparking controversy and criticism.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly rejected the Tate brothers' presence in Florida, citing their troubling conduct.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Ron DeSantis Proposes "Gun Sales Tax Holiday" as Part of Next Florida State Budget

Polling demonstrates that most Floridians support tighter gun restrictions, suggesting that the gun sales tax holiday may not be a popular move among most residents.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

US Coast Guard and Florida start using Gulf of America for Gulf of Mexico

The name change to 'Gulf of America' is pushed by Trump as part of a series of executive orders aimed at honoring American greatness, as stated in the order.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Lara Trump Resigns as RNC Co-Chair Eyes Florida Senate Bid

Lara Trump confirmed she is weighing her options, stating, "I would 100% consider" a Senate bid while noting, "I don’t know exactly what that would look like."
US Elections
US news
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff?

Susie Wiles transitions from campaign co-chair to White House chief of staff, marking a notable milestone as the first woman in this role.
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