Poll: UNF students ‘strongly disagree’ with removal of DEI programs, courses
A poll of more than 800 students, and a handful of faculty, staff and others, at the University of North Florida showed overwhelming approval of the institution’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, programs and courses.
DeSantis says ex-Disney CEO complained about woke left, NY gov has Dems on edge and more top headlines
Continue reading …'EXTINCTION-LEVEL EVENTS' - New York gov's controversial housing, tax proposals even has some Democrats on edge. Continue reading …'JUST A PUPPET' - Americans in one of the country's top murder capitals grade Biden's performance. Continue reading …'DANGEROUS' - Dem mayor vows to root out ‘right-wing extremist’ police, signals lowering the bar for new recruits. Continue reading …KEEPING AN EYE - GOP senators want ‘robust oversight’ of controversial DHS program aiding illegal migrants facing deportation. Continue reading …WATCH: 'PURE EUPHORIA': Humpback whales off the coast of Lahaina, Maui, delighted tourists by leaping out of water.
foxnews.comStudents, faculty, alumni blast Gov. DeSantis’ collection of ‘gender dysphoria services’ info from public universities
Governor Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, has collected information from the state’s public universities about the number and ages of individuals who have received or even sought gender-affirming care over the past five years.
I-TEAM: Gov. DeSantis gets backlash from Hispanic leaders and political challenger Charlie Crist over transporting migrants
On the heels of a federal lawsuit filed against Governor Ron DeSantis, the State of Florida and other state officials over transporting 50 migrants to Martha’s Vineyard from Texas… DeSantis’ challenger in the governor’s race - Charlie Crist - held a virtual meeting with leaders in the Hispanic community. They allege the migrants were misled before boarding the planes, which they say is a violation of the law.
My cousin died in the Parkland shooting, which is why Floridians should elect Charlie Crist | Opinion
We are at a breaking point in Florida. Active-shooter drills have become my generation’s nuclear “duck and cover” exercises. And while children are still dying in their classrooms, Gov. DeSantis’ only concern is with school safety and mental health, while ignoring the real crux of the problem, easy access to weapons of war.
news.yahoo.comGov. DeSantis (R-FL) claims tourists tell him, “This must be what it was like going from East Berlin to West Berlin.”
In a press conference in Florida, Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) claims tourists tell him, “This must be what it was like going from East Berlin to West Berlin,” in regards to Florida’s relaxed covid policy. Over the course of the pandemic, Florida consistently went against CDC guidelines to help contain the spread of Covid-19.
news.yahoo.comDeSantis comes to rescue an embattled Nuñez. Busing migrants to Delaware not all that urgent, it seems | Editorial
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez said what she said, without nuance or full knowledge, and set off a pre-Election Day tempest that, after three days, still is kicking up a lot of dust, that even Gov. DeSantis took steps to tamp down.
news.yahoo.comDuval County School Board candidate shows favor for DeSantis endorsing local candidates, Duval Democrats speak out
Gov. DeSantis made his rounds around Florida Sunday on his Education Tour. He made a stop in Jacksonville and brought out some of the candidates he’s endorsing for school board positions in the area.
I-TEAM: Newly released documents reveal which items were flagged as Critical Race Theory in textbooks
The News4JAX I-TEAM is digging through thousands of documents just released by the Florida Department of Education. They reveal what textbook reviewers flagged as Critical Race Theory (CRT) and other prohibited topics which led to the rejection of 54 unpublished math books. Governor DeSantis has targeted Critical Race Theory -- saying the book authors are trying to ‘indoctrinate” Florida students.
Florida’s Education Dept. rejects 54 school textbooks for ‘prohibited topics’
In its review of 132 math textbooks that were submitted for consideration, the Florida Department of Education rejected 54, claiming they contain ‘prohibited topics’ such as critical race theory, social-emotional learning and Common Core frameworks.
Controversial ‘viewpoint’ survey sent to Florida’s colleges draws criticism from faculty
The survey is in response to HB 233 signed into law in 2021 by Governor DeSantis, who, at the time, claimed universities were prone to suppressing certain political viewpoints, though he did not cite any specific examples or elaborate on which viewpoints were being suppressed.
DeSantis blasts Disney for ‘woke’ response on Florida sexual identity in schools bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis is condemning Disney’s response to Florida’s bill banning discussion of sexual orientation and identity in some classrooms, calling the company “woke” and saying it’s fallen for “phony hysteria” from the corporate media.