Florida

Supreme Court abortion ban

Florida’s Abortion Ban Will Obliterate Access in the South Florida’s Abortion Ban Will Obliterate Access in the South

The new ban will create the strictest abortion laws in the history of the state, which has long served as crucial access point for people seeking abortions in the region.

Mar 14, 2022 / Anna Eskamani

A woman looks through maps

Why Gerrymandering Keeps Me Up at Night Why Gerrymandering Keeps Me Up at Night

The power to redraw political lines for a decade is something that should concern anyone who cares about our democracy.

Mar 2, 2022 / Christina M. Greer

My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked

My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked My Journey Into the Land of the Unmasked

I headed to Florida as a hardcore Covid-avoider, but after just three days, I was singing karaoke with strangers, throwing all caution to the wind.

Dec 16, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Ron DeSantis

“Death by DeSantis” Threatens Florida as Covid Numbers Spike “Death by DeSantis” Threatens Florida as Covid Numbers Spike

As the governor jets around the country promising to lead the fight against public health mandates, Florida sees record levels of infection.

Aug 3, 2021 / John Nichols

Naming and Shaming the Organizations, Corporations, and Billionaires Behind Voter Suppression

Naming and Shaming the Organizations, Corporations, and Billionaires Behind Voter Suppression Naming and Shaming the Organizations, Corporations, and Billionaires Behind Voter Suppression

Watchdog groups are fighting to expose coordinated efforts to get legislatures to enact “this modern Jim Crow.”

Jul 23, 2021 / John Nichols

Florida governor Ron DeSantis

Florida’s Ron DeSantis Wants to Cancel Education About Systemic Racism Florida’s Ron DeSantis Wants to Cancel Education About Systemic Racism

An authoritarian governor—and 2024 GOP presidential prospect—seeks to bar teaching on how slavery, segregation, and white supremacy have shaped policy.

Jun 8, 2021 / John Nichols

To Protect Voters and Democracy, We’re Going to Need to Fight

To Protect Voters and Democracy, We’re Going to Need to Fight To Protect Voters and Democracy, We’re Going to Need to Fight

The anti-voter bills proliferating around the United States raise to new heights the existential crisis facing American democracy.

May 10, 2021 / Tom Lopach

Proud Boys

Florida Man Goes Fascist: An Encounter With Enrique Tarrio Florida Man Goes Fascist: An Encounter With Enrique Tarrio

The Proud Boys and their leader came to CPAC in a show of loyalty to Trump. And they have no plans to go away.

Mar 4, 2021 / Jared Olson

Trump CPAC

Trump Does a Victory Dance at CPAC Trump Does a Victory Dance at CPAC

The brief Republican civil war is over, as the former president uses the annual conference to reassert his dominance over the party.

Mar 1, 2021 / Jeet Heer

Sniffing Our Way Back

Sniffing Our Way Back Sniffing Our Way Back

Everyone is cautious; the trails are empty; drag queens are forced to perform outdoors. But eventually we will get close again—and bring history another step forward.

Dec 30, 2020 / John Scagliotti

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