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Abortion rights organization wading into Public Defender contests for the first time
With a bill poised to go into effect that calls for criminalizing abortions, a reproductive rights organization is wading into Public Defender contests and endorsing candidates for the first time
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Democratic politicians Lauren Book, Nikki Fried arrested in abortion rights demonstration
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book and Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried were among 11 reproductive rights protesters arrested and cuffed outside Tallahassee City Hall Monday night. A spokeswoman for
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Ruth’s List endorses Rita Harris in HD 44
Rep. Rita Harris has landed the approval of one of Florida’s most influential organizations supporting pro-choice candidates. Ruth’s List Florida is endorsing the Orlando Democrat for a second term. “Ruth’s
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Ruth’s List Florida again endorses ‘stalwart champion’ Eileen Higgins for Miami-Dade Commission re-election
So far, Higgins is unopposed. Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins again has the backing of Ruth’s List Florida, an abortion rights group that exclusively supports Democratic women. It’s the third time
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Police union backs Sabina Covo for re-election to Miami City Commission
The Miami Fraternal Order of Police says it ‘enthusiastically supports’ her. Miami Commissioner Sabina Covo just notched an endorsement from a local chapter of the self-described world’s largest organization of
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Ruth’s List Florida endorses Max Tuchman for Miami-Dade School Board
Her candidacy is a significant opportunity to secure a Democratic majority on the Miami-Dade School Board.’ Public school teacher-turned-tech exec Max Tuchman’s campaign to unseat an appointed member of the
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