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05/04/2026

For the last two years, Floridians have had to navigate a near-impossible timeline to access what should be routine healthcare. The decision of if and when to become a parent should be in OUR hands, not dictated by politicians.

03/17/2026

School classrooms and libraries are places for learning and inquiring minds. Access to a wide range of books encourages students to ask questions, evaluate ideas, and understand complex social issues. Unfortunately, because of Gov. DeSantis and his allies, Florida leads the nation in school book bans.

01/20/2026

Trump is pushing a reckless proposal to allow oil drilling off Florida’s Gulf Coast where it has never been allowed before, threatening our beaches, marine life, and coastal communities. Go to bit.ly/stopoilrigs and sign the petition of opposition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

11/11/2025

A grateful nation salutes its heroes. And a grateful nation should ensure they have the healthcare they need. Thank you, veterans. 🇺🇸

08/15/2025

Major win against book bans: a federal judge struck down part of Florida’s law that pressured schools to remove library books, protecting our kids’ freedom to learn. More information down below ⤵️

08/05/2025

The 2025 Legislator Report Cards are out. See who stood up for the people and who failed the test. Find out now at FloridaReportCard.com

03/12/2025

Florida’s black bear habitat is threatened with sprawling development. They were listed as an imperiled species as recently as 2012. As an “umbrella species,” protecting black bears benefits other species sharing their habitats. There is no scientific justification for this proposed hunt. Take action at link in comments.

03/11/2025

In a move striking a critical blow to the Florida Keys’ marine ecosystem, Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed all components of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s newly-finalized Restoration Blueprint in state waters.

In a move striking a critical blow to the Florida Keys’ marine ecosystem, Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed all components of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s (FKNMS’) newly-finalized Restoration Blueprint in state waters. In a March 3 letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick...

02/13/2025

Update from the “Free State of Florida”: Under Gov. DeSantis, social studies curriculum includes required instruction on the “personal benefits” of some aspects of slavery for enslaved people. Now in Collier County, a history book about the origin and harms of the K.K.K. is banned.

02/03/2025

Florida’s school bookshelves are like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get. What’s accessible in one county is banned in another. Forrest Gump is one of the latest titles removed from Collier County schools.