Reacting To Supreme Court Judge Decision
In 2016, we were outraged, disgusted, sad and fearful. Then we became determined and motivated. 3 million of us marched for our daughters, granddaughters, mothers, and sisters. We marched for those women who couldn’t speak up for fear of retaliation. We stepped up and ran for office and we built sisterhood to help us get to the […]
Highlighting Joy Goff-Marcil
Attorney and Maitland City Councilwoman Joy Goff-Marcil is running for State House District 30. “During my tenure on Maitland City Council, I have focused on protecting the city’s precious natural resources. I have a firm environmental record on fighting to protect wetlands. While on Council, we passed an ordinance strengthening protections for the city’s wetlands […]
Highlighting Cindy Polo
Cindy Polo is running for State House District 103 in South Florida. “Year after year, education budgets have been slashed. Miami-Dade and Broward County schools are growing and yet they are denied adequate funding while profits are being made by private institutions. Our teachers are making less and expected to do more. We say we […]
Highlighting State Senator Geraldine Thompson
Former State Senator Geraldine Thompson is running in State House District 44 in Orlando. “I remain committed to access to quality and affordable health care. As a member of the Board of Directors of Florida Conservation Voters, I have worked to protect Florida’s environment and oppose fracking, offshore drilling and other threats to our environment. […]
Highlighting Dotie Joseph
Dotie Joseph is running for State House District 108 in Miami. Dotie Joseph was born in Haiti, and grew up in North Miami, attended Miami-Dade public schools, and earned degrees from Yale University and Georgetown University Law Center. Dotie has been a champion for community empowerment, and an advocate for civil rights and human rights, […]
Highlighting Sara McFadden
Sara McFadden is running for House District 106 in Naples. “Global climate change and sea level rise are issues for us all. I support a shift to solar, high speed transportation systems, and renewable energy, in all its forms, to reduce carbon emissions. I oppose fracking as a waste of fresh water, and the waste […]
President Barack Obama Feels the Florida Blue Wave
President Barack Obama Feels the Florida Blue Wave! Monday afternoon, President Barack Obama endorsed eight Ruth’s List candidates. Please find out more about them below. Vote-by-mail ballots go out OCTOBER 2, so they need all the volunteering they can get! Senator Annette Taddeo State Senate District 40: Miami-Dade State Senator Annette Taddeo is a […]
Highlighting Fentrice Driskell
Fentrice Driskell is running for State House District 63 in Hillsborough County. “We need to focus on common-sense solutions to the challenges we face every day in Hillsborough County and throughout Florida, from investing in education and transportation to expanding access to healthcare.” says Fentrice. “That is why I have resolved to elevate my community […]
Highlighting State Representative Margaret Good
State Representative Margaret Good, after winning in a special election in Sarasota earlier this year, is running for re-election in State House District 72. As an attorney and community leader, Margaret has worked with businesses, individuals, and governmental entities and has helped hundreds of people change their lives. She is an eager public servant who […]
Senator Arthenia Joyner Appointed to Ruth’s List Florida Board
For Immediate Release: TAMPA, FL (September 28, 2018) – State Senator Arthenia Joyner, a Democrat from Tampa, a civil rights pioneer and political trailblazer, has been appointed to the board of Ruth’s List Florida. “I am very happy to join the Board of Directors of Ruth’s List. Not only because it represents the chance to […]