Mastodawn

Mufasa Feb 5, 2023

'This is a disgrace': Ron DeSantis sparks protests by receiving same award as Abraham Lincoln

#RonDeSantis #DeSantis #AbrahamLincoln
https://www.rawstory.com/ron-desantis-philadelphia-award/

'This is a disgrace': Ron DeSantis sparks protests by receiving same award as Abraham Lincoln

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is expected to face protests on Tuesday when he receives an award that was once given to President Abraham Lincoln.WPVI reported that the Union League of Philadelphia would "bestow its highest honor" on the governor. DeSantis is set to receive the gold medal award that ...

Raw Story - Celebrating 18 Years of Independent Journalism

Mufasa Feb 5, 2023

Florida students threaten lawsuit against DeSantis over African American studies rejection

#RonDeSantis #DeSantis #Education #Florida #AfricanAmerican
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/3830316-florida-students-attorneys-threaten-lawsuit-against-desantis-over-african-american-studies-rejection/

Florida students threaten lawsuit against DeSantis over African American studies rejection

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said Wednesday that three Florida high school students are ready to file a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) over his rejection of an Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies pilot program in the state. “Will we let Governor DeSantis or anybody exterminate Black history in the classrooms across America?”…

The Hill

Mufasa Feb 6, 2023

Don Falls teaches #HighSchool social studies in #ManateeCounty, #Florida.

"I'm a Florida teacher who's been forced to cover up the books in my classroom. Here's why I'm suing Ron DeSantis."

This year, a new law in Florida requires that all books in public schools be vetted for #children.

High school social studies teacher Don Falls said he covered up his books to comply with the law.

#RonDeSantis #Education #SocialStudies
https://www.businessinsider.com/florida-teacher-books-classroom-desantis-2023-1

Ron DeSantis is making it hard for teachers like me to do our jobs

A high school social studies teacher spoke with Insider about being an educator as Florida rolls out a new law requiring all books to be vetted.

Insider

Mufasa Feb 6, 2023

"It's all a fabrication": Florida teacher blows the lid off Ron DeSantis' agenda

https://www.rawstory.com/ron-desantis-education-policy/

'It's all a fabrication': Florida teacher blows the lid off Ron DeSantis' agenda

A teacher in a community just south of Tampa, Florida is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) over an "anti-woke" school policy that has effectively required him to cover up books in his classroom.In an interview with Business Insider published on Friday, Don Falls highlighted what it's like to be in publ...

Raw Story - Celebrating 18 Years of Independent Journalism

Mufasa Feb 23, 2023

'Coldblooded' #DeSantis buried for 'playing dumb' about Russian slaughter in #Ukraine

Disregarding a long-standing congressional agreement that "politics stops at the water's edge" proposed by Sen. Arthur Vandenberg in 1948 as #NATO was being formed, DeSantis chose to instead attack Biden, while waffling on #Russia's invasion.

#AmandaCarpenter, former speech writer for Ted Cruz:
DeSantis should know better, but his opportunism is overriding his decency.

https://www.rawstory.com/ron-desantis-joe-biden-2659447607/

'Coldblooded' DeSantis buried for 'playing dumb' about Russian slaughter in Ukraine

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) was raked over the coals in a blistering column at the Bulwark for running to Fox News on Monday and undercutting President Joe Biden's show of support for Ukraine.Disregarding a long-standing congressional agreement that "politics stops at the water's edge" proposed by...

Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

Mufasa Feb 25, 2023

DeSantis downplays insurrection and denies responsibility for First Amendment restrictions

https://www.rawstory.com/bank/desantis-downplays-insurrection-denies-responsibility-for-first-amendment-restrictions-on-protesting-at-florida-capitol/

DeSantis downplays insurrection and denies responsibility for First Amendment restrictions

Governor Ron DeSantis is denying any responsibility for new Florida restrictions on the First Amendment that ban protests at the state Capitol unless groups requesting a permit are sponsored by a state official and their protest "aligns" with his administration's mission. On Wednesday, DeSantis joke...

Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

Mufasa Feb 27, 2023

DeSantis seizes control of Disney's self-governing district in retaliation over 'woke' politics

https://www.rawstory.com/desantis-seizes-control-of-disney-s-self-governing-district-in-retaliation-over-woke-politics/

DeSantis seizes control of Disney's self-governing district in retaliation over 'woke' politics

Florida's governor seized control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district on Monday, hailing the end of the "corporate kingdom" as he effectively punished the entertainment giant over its "woke" opposition to his political agenda.The bill allows Republican Ron DeSantis to appoint his own boar...

Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

Mufasa Mar 25, 2023

After DeSantis tussle, Disney World will host a major summit on gay rights

The Walt Disney Company will host a major conference promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in the workplace in Central Florida this September, gathering executives and professionals from the world's largest companies in a defiant display of the limits of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign against diversity training.

https://www.rawstory.com/ron-desantis-disney-2659636100/

After DeSantis tussle, Disney World will host a major summit on gay rights

The Walt Disney Company will host a major conference promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in the workplace in Central Florida this September, gathering executives and professionals from the world’s largest companies in a defiant display of the limits of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ...

Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

Mufasa Apr 1, 2023

#RonDeSantis’ board says #Disney stripped them of power

Board members picked by #Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of #WaltDisneyWorld said Wednesday that their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.

https://apnews.com/article/disney-world-desantis-florida-theme-park-65ba19dd7af7927b07185f52d0a6e2a7

DeSantis' board says Disney stripped them of power

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World said Wednesday that their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.

Associated Press

Mufasa Apr 24, 2023

Florida Senate OKs bill to shield Gov. DeSantis’ travel and visitor records from public: report

https://www.rawstory.com/ron-desantis-2659890301/

Florida Senate OKs bill to shield Gov. DeSantis’ travel and visitor records from public: report

The Florida state Senate on Wednesday advanced a measure that would shield travel records of the governor and other state officials, Orlando Weekly reports. SB 1616 would also withhold names of some guests at the governor’s mansion from the public.The measure passed the state Senate by a 28-12 margi...

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Oversight board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis votes to countersue Disney

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65418707

Ron DeSantis-aligned oversight board votes to countersue Disney

This latest move is part of an escalating dispute between Disney and Florida's Republican governor.

BBC News

Mufasa May 4, 2023

It's illegal to use money raised for a state election to run for federal office—aka Ron DeSantis can’t use the $86 million he's already raised in his 2024 campaign.

He and his allies want to anyway, via a new super PAC led by some of his closest friends.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-ron-desantis-could-unlock-86-million-for-a-presidential-run-850b81c0

How Ron DeSantis Could Unlock $86 Million for a Presidential Run

Some election lawyers say the cash can’t be used to help his White House bid, but his allies are pressing forward

The Wall Street Journal

Mufasa May 4, 2023

'Who paid for these flights?' Mystery surrounds how DeSantis' massive travel tab is being settled

https://www.rawstory.com/desantis-2659940427/

'Who paid for these flights?' Mystery surrounds how DeSantis' massive travel tab is being settled

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is jetting around the country and abroad ahead of a widely-anticipated 2024 presidential campaign — but no one seems to know who is paying for it, reported POLITICO on Tuesday."In late February, a jet owned by the company associated with the Fontainebleau Hotel flew from Ta...

Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

Mufasa May 6, 2023

DeSantis copying Disney font to sell merchandise could end in trademark violations: report

https://www.rawstory.com/ron-desantis-disney-trademark-copyright/

DeSantis copying Disney font to sell merchandise could end in trademark violations: report

If there's one thing Disney doesn't play around with it's copyright and trademark infringement. Bloomberg Law spotted a hat for Ron DeSantis 2024 presidential campaign that uses a Disney-link font with the signature "D" and bubble dotting the "I."As the report explained, the script is intellectual p...

Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

Mufasa May 6, 2023

'Stain on the agency': DeSantis accused of turning state police into political army

https://www.rawstory.com/florida-department-of-law-enforcement/

'Stain on the agency': DeSantis accused of turning state police into political army

Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has turned a state police agency into his own army dedicated to enforcing his right-wing political agenda, an in-depth investigation by the Washington Post revealed Friday.The Florida Department of Law Enforcement – a body with a $300 million budget and 2,000 employee...

Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

Mufasa May 6, 2023

Home insurance prices are skyrocketing in Florida.

Ron DeSantis has pulled in nearly $4 million from the insurance industry.

https://theintercept.com/2023/05/03/ron-desantis-insurance-industry/

Ron DeSantis Has Raked in $3.9 Million From Insurance Industry, New Report Reveals

The governor has overseen a dramatic rise in home insurance premiums and legislative giveaways to insurance companies.

The Intercept

Mufasa May 13, 2023

Disney war continues as CEO punches back at Florida Gov. DeSantis

https://kotaku.com/disney-ceo-bob-iger-florida-ron-desantis-lawsuit-feud-1850429462

Disney War Continues As CEO Punches Back At Florida Gov. DeSantis

Bob Iger rhetorically asked if Florida and its Governor even want its business or taxes

Kotaku

Mufasa May 14, 2023

DeSantis signs "medical freedom" laws

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday sought to draw a contrast with the expiring COVID-19 public health emergency, signing a set of "medical freedom" measures into law, including bans on mask and vaccine mandates, and new conscience protections for health providers.

Critics pan the laws as an attack on public health measures and a means to enable discrimination by healthcare professionals.

https://www.axios.com/2023/05/12/desantis-medical-freedom-laws

DeSantis signs "medical freedom" laws

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed several "medical freedom" measures into law on Thursday.

Axios

Mufasa May 16, 2023

#LatinAmerican truck drivers are reportedly planning a service #boycott of #Florida in response to Governor #RonDeSantis's new legislation concerning #migrants.

Florida state government passed SB 1718, a new law that will target #UndocumentedImmigrants in the state. Among its contents, the bill would require employers to use E-Verify to check that workers are authorized to work in the #UnitedStates and require #hospitals to collect information on undocumented patients.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article275393031.html

@ne1for23 Fuck Ron DeSantis and the horse he rode in on for making me root for Disney - *Disney!* - in a copyright/trademark stoush!

Dan Wentzel 🏳️‍🌈May 5, 2023

@ne1for23 Another right-wing billionaire paying for another politician or judge?

Guac May 5, 2023

@danwentzel @ne1for23 lol, seems DeSantis could be in the fast lane to become a Supreme Court Justice 😅.

Langwidere the Radical May 5, 2023

@ne1for23 he’s a liar and a cheat