Florida

Using children as political props, Republicans escalate war against LGBTQ teachers

May 2, 2023 By Randy Fair

It’s hard enough being a teacher at all, but cruel new laws are putting dedicated LGBTQ teachers in particular danger.

‘Never again’ means standing up for our immigrant neighbors

April 28, 2023 By Hallie Berkson-Gold

As Jews, we have seen this all before.

Florida’s coral reef is basically extinct, but scientists are trying to bring it back

March 3, 2023 By Andrew Wright

Since the 1970s, Florida’s reef has lost over 95% of its coral coverage.

Lost Cause 2.0? DeSantis and Republicans inspired by racist Confederate history re-writes

February 15, 2023 By Berry Craig

Ron DeSantis, Florida's MAGA Republican governor, is reprising “the biggest historical fiction ever.”

“Anti-woke” Gov. DeSantis defends AP African-American course ban, draws pushback across the country

January 24, 2023 By Chauncey K. Robinson

The self-proclaimed “anti-woke” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made headlines this past week for his state’s rejection of an Advanced Placement (AP) Studies course.