In Florida, Critics Say Pregnancy is Only Option for GOP Leaders
Abortion rights proponents are warning that most Republican leaders in Florida are set on ensuring that pregnancy is the only option, after the governor recently vetoed funding for birth control. Leading up to the Supreme Court’s historic decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed – for the second year in a row – […]
DeSantis promises to ‘expand pro-life protections’ after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to “expand pro-life protections” following Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and allowing each state to decide whether to allow women access to legal abortions. Florida can now outlaw abortion, but it won’t be easy. It would take a law passed by the Republican-led legislature, signed by […]
Miami activists say Roe V. Wade ruling deprives them of their rights
Activists gathered in Miami and said the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the landmark Roe V. Wade ruling from 1973 has truly deprived them of their right to choose an abortion. Jessica Merino of Planned Parenthood of Miami told CBS4’s Peter D’Oench, “All I can feel is anger, anger that my rights have been ripped […]
In Florida, the future of abortion really lies in hands of the state Supreme Court
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has had its say on abortion access, activists and political figures on both sides of that issue are turning their eyes to the Florida Supreme Court. That’s because of a 1989 ruling by the court establishing that the right to privacy contained in the Florida Constitution includes the right […]
Florida elected officials and politicians react to SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade
The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents. The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion […]
Sierra Club Florida endorses Lauren Book for Senate
The Florida chapter of the Sierra Club is throwing its weight behind the Senate Democratic Leader. After winning the backing of organizations that bolster law enforcement, teachers, women’s issues and LBGTQ rights, Democratic Senate Leader Lauren Book Tuesday added another set of advocates to her endorsers: environmental advocates. The Florida chapter of the Sierra Club Tuesday announced […]
Over a century, only 45 women have been governors, and FL still isn’t on the list. Maybe 2022?
In all of the nation’s history, only a few dozen women have assumed the governor’s office in their states. Florida has not been one of those states, although women have been able to vote since the 1920s. More than a dozen other states have yet to elect a woman as a top executive officer. However, […]
Eunic Ortiz adds Janet Cruz, Ben Diamond to list of endorsers
Democrats are hoping to flip the open seat. A slate of Tampa Bay elected leaders have announced their support for Democratic candidate Eunic Ortiz as she runs for the Senate District 18 seat. The new endorsers include Tampa state Sen. Janet Cruz as well as state Reps. Ben Diamond and Anna Eskamani. With Democrats hoping to flip the open Senate seat this year, […]
State’s biggest LBGTQ political organization backs Lauren Book
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book will compete in her first ballot contest with the endorsement of the state’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization. Equality Florida Wednesday announced it is backing Book as she seeks her second full term in the Senate. She is facing a Democratic Primary opponent in former Broward County Commissioner Barbara Sharief. […]
Greater Tampa Realtors endorse Janet Cruz
Greater Tampa Realtors (GTR) has endorsed state Sen. Janet Cruz for re-election to Florida Senate District 14. The organization, representing over 15,000 members as the area’s largest Tampa Bay real estate association, praised Cruz’s efforts in championing affordable housing. Read more…