Tag Archives: Florida

Biden and Harris Visit Hurricane-Ravaged Florida and North Carolina

President Joe Biden in Florida

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden visited Florida’s hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast on Sunday, surveying the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton and urging Congress to approve additional disaster relief funding. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris spent her second day in North Carolina, addressing recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene and engaging with Black …

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Florida’s Strict Abortion Ban Begins, Impacting Thousands of Women

Gov. Ron DeSantis

Jimmy Williams Florida’s strict abortion law, effective Wednesday, severely restricts abortions after just six weeks of pregnancy. The measure, replacing a previous ban at 15 weeks, presents significant challenges for women seeking abortions. While exceptions exist for cases of rape, incest, trafficking, and severe medical issues, the law essentially prohibits …

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Florida Settles ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Controversy, Allowing Discussion on LGBTQ+ Topics in Schools

Gov. Ron DeSantis

Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys recently reached a settlement that provides clarity on the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in the state’s classrooms. This settlement follows the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, which prohibited formal instruction on these topics in early grades. The resolution aims to …

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