Democrats Made a Fatal Mistake in the 2000 Florida Recount—and They Are on the Verge of Making It Again Democrats Made a Fatal Mistake in the 2000 Florida Recount—and They Are on the Verge of Making It Again
Trusting in lawyers—instead of protesters—didn’t work out so well then.
Nov 16, 2018 / Jane McAlevey
Donald Trump Is Attacking the Florida Recounts Because He Hates Democracy Donald Trump Is Attacking the Florida Recounts Because He Hates Democracy
The president is lying about “election theft” in Florida as part of a calculated strategy to shut down an essential part of the election process.
Nov 12, 2018 / John Nichols
The Kavanaugh Hearings Have Been an Outrage From the Beginning The Kavanaugh Hearings Have Been an Outrage From the Beginning
John Nichols on the hearings, plus Sasha Abramsky on voting rights in Florida, and Bryce Covert on Universal Basic Income.
Sep 27, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Florida Just Won a Historic Voting-Rights Victory Florida Just Won a Historic Voting-Rights Victory
Now, with the passage of Amendment Four, more than a million ex-felons—nearly 10 percent of the state’s population—will be able to vote.
Sep 18, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky
Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy
The results of Florida’s gubernatorial primary should serve as a lesson for the Democratic establishment.
Aug 29, 2018 / Andrea Cristina Mercado
Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida
The differences between the candidates could not be more stark: visionary progressivism versus lockstep Trumpism.
Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols
At Long Last, Andrew Cuomo Restores the Vote for New York Parolees At Long Last, Andrew Cuomo Restores the Vote for New York Parolees
Perhaps pressured by Cynthia Nixon’s primary challenge, the guv did the right thing. Florida may follow, with a ballot initiative this fall.
Apr 26, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky
Our Systems for Tracking the Criminal-Justice System Are Broken Our Systems for Tracking the Criminal-Justice System Are Broken
In Florida, a recently passed bill will standardize these statistics, and make them publicly accessible.
Mar 27, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Are Disney Workers Having a Hard Time Making Ends Meet? Are Disney Workers Having a Hard Time Making Ends Meet?
At Disney’s resorts in Florida and California, workers are fighting for better pay and working conditions.
Mar 14, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Florida Judges Are Turning Their Backs on Abused Young Immigrants Florida Judges Are Turning Their Backs on Abused Young Immigrants
It's nearly impossible for undocumented minors in Florida who have been “abused, abandoned, or neglected” to apply for the green cards that they are legally entitled to.
Jan 22, 2018 / Ashley Cleek