Florida Politics: “Ruth’s List backs 20 House Democrat incumbents for reelection”
Joy Goff-Marcil tops the list. With abortion rights on the judicial precipice, Ruth’s List said it would defend lawmakers fighting for reproductive choice in the Legislature. On Tuesday, the group announced 20 endorsements and promised to protect a hard-won Central Florida seat. “Our Democratic pro-choice women state representatives work tirelessly to protect our rights and […]
Herald-Tribune: “Thursday’s letters: Insensitivity to North Port, shameful vitriol, personal responsibility”
Columnist wrong to insult North Port In reference to Chris Anderson’s column Sept. 30 about the treatment of Brian Laundrie’s parents by a few people, I was appalled by his categorical demonization of the entire city of North Port (“Knock it off North Port, stop grandstanding at the Laundrie home”). Quoting Anderson: “. . . this […]
Ruth’s List Florida endorses Janelle Perez for SD 37
Democrat Janelle Perez’s endorsement-collecting tour continued Monday, when abortion rights group Ruth’s List Florida announced its support for Perez’s race in Florida Senate District 37. The endorsement is the organization’s first for a 2022 candidate. It adds to previous nods from Sens. Lauren Book and Annette Taddeo, former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, former state Rep. Javier Fernández and LGBTQ political committee LPAC. Read more
Florida Politics: “Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.5.21”
“Ruth’s List Florida endorses Janelle Perez for SD 37” via Jesse Scheckner of Florida Politics — The endorsement is the organization’s first for a 2022 candidate. It adds to previous nods from Sens. Book and Annette Taddeo, former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, former state Rep. Javier Fernández and LGBTQ political committee LPAC. “There is no one better suited for […]
Florida Politics: “Nicolette Springer’s Orlando run draws flurry of endorsements”
Victor Torres, Anna Eskamani, Carlos Smith back Springer in Orlando election.Orlando City Council candidate Nicolette Springer announced more endorsements Tuesday from Democratic Sen. Victor Torres and Reps. Anna V. Eskamani and Carlos Guillermo Smith. Springer is challenging incumbent Orlando City Commissioner Robert Stuart in Orlando’s District 3, as is Samuel Chambers. Springer announced the trio […]
Florida Politics: “Ruth’s List Florida endorses Janelle Perez for SD 37”
‘Last cycle, this Miami-Dade Senate district was stolen by Republicans, (and) we need to … take it back.’ Democrat Janelle Perez’s endorsement-collecting tour continued Monday, when abortion rights group Ruth’s List Florida announced its support for Perez’s race in Florida Senate District 37. The endorsement is the organization’s first for a 2022 candidate. It adds to previous nods from Sens. Lauren […]
Florida Politics: “Rallies planned across state Saturday to advocate for abortion access”
Thousands across Florida are expected to march Saturday in support of abortion access as the Supreme Court preps to start oral arguments on a restrictive Texas abortion law. The Florida Marches for Reproductive Freedom will be held in 16 counties throughout the state, and are part of more than 600 events organized across the country in […]
Florida Politics: “Jacksonville City Council Republicans ‘close ranks’ around Nick Howland in Special Election”
Five sitting Councilmen back Howland, who is winning the endorsement race.Ahead of the qualifying deadline Friday, the Nick Howland campaign showed its establishment bona fides, rolling out endorsements from Republican members of the Jacksonville City Council. Howland is one of three Republicans who have filed for the Special Election for the open At Large 3 […]
Florida Politics: “Ruth’s List Florida endorses Allyson ‘Al’ Lewis for Lakeland City Commission”
She’s running to represent southwest Lakeland. Lakeland Democrat Allyson “Al” Lewis picked up a valuable endorsement Thursday, when abortion rights group Ruth’s List Florida announced it was backing her campaign for City Commission. “Al is an educator, social justice advocate, and political organizer,” Ruth’s List Political Director Kayla vanWieringen said by email. “As an activist in Lakeland, she has worked to […]
Ruth’s List Florida endorses Allyson ‘Al’ Lewis for Lakeland City Commission
Lakeland Democrat Allyson “Al” Lewis picked up a valuable endorsement Thursday, when abortion rights group Ruth’s List Florida announced it was backing her campaign for City Commission. “Al is an educator, social justice advocate, and political organizer,” Ruth’s List Political Director Kayla vanWieringen said by email. “As an activist in Lakeland, she has worked to confront issues that impact children and […]