A political ecosystem behind the racist, antisemitic, misogynistic FIU group chat

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A political ecosystem behind the racist, antisemitic, misogynistic FIU group chat

The racist group chat scandal tied to Republican student political circles at Florida International University did not materialize overnight, out of thin air. It grew from something. Over time. It was nurtured by an environment that not only tolerated this kind of hate speech, but secretly and subtly encouraged it. Sure, people are falling all […]

Florida legislative session starts as a Ron DeSantis presidential campaign event

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Florida legislative session starts as a Ron DeSantis presidential campaign event

The Ron DeSantis for President campaign is scheduled to convene Tuesday in Tallahassee when the Florida State Legislature begins its 2023 session. DeSantis has already been campaigning incognito — traveling to fundraisers in Texas and California. He published a book that is subtitled “Florida’s blueprint for America’s revival.” That’s not a hint? So the GOP-controlled […]