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Critical Race Theory “divide is a stark red-blue one”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 17, 2021 5 Comments

My column in The Washington Examiner: "America is on the precipice of a fundamentally fragmented educational system — red school districts, blue school districts — that teach very different curricula."...

Florida Board of Education Unanimously Votes to Ban Critical Race Theory in Public Schools

Posted by Jeff Reynolds on June 11, 2021 13 Comments

“The woke class wants to teach kids to hate each other, rather than teaching them how to read, but we will not let them bring nonsense ideology into Florida’s schools,” said Governor Ron DeSantis....

Royal Caribbean Reverses Vaccination Mandate for Passengers Departing from Florida

Posted by Leslie Eastman on June 06, 2021 12 Comments

Cruise lines's vaccine mandates had recently been torpedoed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis....

DeSantis Signs Bill to Ban Transgender Females From Female Sports

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 01, 2021 45 Comments

No, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis did not ban transgenders from competing in sports. DeSantis signed "The Fairness in Women's Sports Act." It does not allow transgender females to participate in female sports.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Law Fighting Big Tech Censorship

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 24, 2021 33 Comments

This is a dramatic act, but it's unlikely to survive legal challenges. You're still on your own....

DeSantis Ends Public COVID Rules, Bans Vaccine Passports

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 03, 2021 15 Comments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill officially banning vaccine passports and ending public COVID-19 rules. It goes into effect on July 1. Private businesses can still implement their own mask and social distancing rules.

DeSantis Signs Anti-Riot Bill, Vows the ‘Mob’ Will Not ‘Win the Day’

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 19, 2021 25 Comments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Combatting Public Disorder Act, which provides harsher penalties for those "who engage in violent rallies."

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Sues CDC Over Cruise Industry Shutdown

Posted by Leslie Eastman on April 12, 2021 8 Comments

I have noted that any Republican politician with any presidential aspirations should #Resist the current administration quite vigorously. So far, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has been the #Resistance leader. He continues with his defense of one of the critical industries in the state.

YouTube Censors DeSantis, Claims Panel Discussion Spread COVID-19 “Misinformation”

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on April 09, 2021 44 Comments

YouTube removed a video of a roundtable discussion with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Their official reason? "We removed AIER’s video because it included content that contradicts the consensus of local and global health authorities regarding the efficacy of masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19.”" Uh huh.

CBS Shifts 60 Minutes DeSantis Piece Narrative to Lack of Vaccine Access for Minorities

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 08, 2021 9 Comments

Let me say it again, CBS: Take the L.

Ron DeSantis Announces Initiative to Promote Teaching Civics, Reject Critical Race Training

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 08, 2021 5 Comments

“There is no room in classrooms for things like critical race theory”...

‘The Whole Thing is a Big Lie’: DeSantis Slams ‘Malicious’ 60 Minutes ‘Smear’ Job

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 07, 2021 4 Comments

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis went off on 60 Minutes' "malicious" fable about the state's COVID vaccine rollout. "It was malicious what they did," said DeSantis. "That was their goal, to simply try to smear Florida, smear me, smear whoever they could in the process."

FL Democrat Emergency Management Director Spoke to 60 Minutes, Called Publix Story ‘Bulls***’

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 07, 2021 8 Comments

Take the loss, CBS News and 60 Minutes. Your hit piece on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's COVID-19 vaccine rollout failed. Democrats backed DeSantis. This includes Florida Democrat Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz, who got tangled in the crosshairs when CBS News tried to deflect blame onto him.

60 Minutes Stands by Deceptively Edited DeSantis/Publix Report

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on April 06, 2021 20 Comments

After being busted for what was undoubtedly a misinformation campaign against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, CBS/60 Minutes is standing by their reporting.

FL Gov. DeSantis Declares Emergency as Phosphate Plant’s Wastewater Leak Prompts Evacuations

Posted by Leslie Eastman on April 05, 2021 2 Comments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency this weekend after a leak of wastewater at an old phosphate plant in Manatee County. It threatens to flood roads and burst a system storing chemically contaminated waters.

Democrat Palm Beach County Mayor: 60 Minutes Report ‘Intentionally False,’ Declined Offer to Refute It

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 05, 2021 22 Comments

60 Minutes "reported" DeSantis engaged in a "pay for play" scheme with Publix. He gave them the contract to distribute COVID vaccinations in exchange for a $100,000 donation. In a statement, Democrat Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner described the 60 Minutes as "intentionally false" and that the news program declined his "insight."

60 Minutes Spreads Misinformation About Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ COVID Vaccine Rollout

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 05, 2021 14 Comments

On Friday, 60 Minutes faced criticism over its report on Florida's COVID vaccine rollout when it released a clip of reporter Sharyn Alfonsi confronting Gov. Ron DeSantis. People claimed the program misleadingly edited the exchange.

DeSantis Nixes COVID-19 Vaccine Passports In Florida

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 02, 2021 15 Comments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order banning anyone from requiring or issuing COVID-19 vaccine passports.

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