In a decisive victory for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, an appeals court rejected a bid to obstruct a $2.5 billion gambling agreement between the state and the tribe. The panel of three judges based in Washington overturned a lower court decision that had previously suspended the deal, insisting any…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill permitting the use of phosphogypsum, a potentially hazardous waste product from fertilizer manufacturing, in the construction of new roads. What is Phosphogypsum? Phosphogypsum, a radioactive byproduct of phosphorus fertilizer production, contains trace elements such as uranium, thorium, and radium. It emits radon, a radioactive gas, which is…
In a recent ruling, Judge Gregory A. Presnell of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida temporarily blocked the enforcement of a Florida law that opponents argue inhibits the free speech rights of drag artists. The legislation, known as the “Protection of Children Act” (SB-1438), was signed into law last month by…
At the center of growing fear and uncertainty in Florida is Senate Bill 1718, signed by Governor DeSantis in May and due to take effect on July 1. Recognized as one of the strictest anti-immigration laws in the nation, it significantly amplifies requirements on employers to verify the immigration statuses of new hires, curtails undocumented…
Two federal judges have recently made groundbreaking decisions by rejecting statewide bans on gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth in Arkansas and Florida. These rulings deliver significant setbacks to these legislations. Arkansas’ Gender-affirming Treatment Ban Struck Down This Tuesday, Judge James M. Moody Jr. declared Arkansas’ “Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act” unconstitutional, putting the kibosh on…
A coalition of progressive advocacy groups, including the Florida NAACP, the Transformative Justice Coalition, and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, kicked off a five-day, 15-city rolling protest named “Stay Woke Florida!” on Monday. This protest tour is designed to challenge a slew of laws recently passed in Florida that are perceived as targeting people of color,…
A recently disclosed report reveals an intense saga of international espionage and a retaliation spiral between the United States and Russia centered on an assassination attempt in 2020. The intended target was Aleksandr Poteyev, a former Russian intelligence officer and CIA informant living under protective cover in the United States. The Target: Aleksandr Poteyev Aleksandr…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis demonstrated fiscal restraint by vetoing nearly $511 million worth of projects, which included initiatives to stop flooding during hurricanes, strengthen government cybersecurity defenses, celebrate Black history, and tackle gun violence. At the same time, he signed a state budget allocating $100 million to the Indian River Lagoon for environmental stewardship. Gov….
The College Board, responsible for administering Advanced Placement (AP) courses, continues to resist pressure from Florida to modify the content of its classes. This refusal came to a head with a stern statement released by the board, stating that they “[will] not modify our courses to accommodate restrictions on teaching essential, college-level topics.” This resistance,…
Approximately 15 protesters, displaying flags adorned with Nazi insignia, staged a controversial demonstration outside the Walt Disney World theme park in Orlando, Florida, this past Saturday. Alongside the abhorrent symbols of hate were messages supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This gathering marks a recurrence of similar protests from 2022, which saw neo-Nazis lining a bridge…
