‘We’re not going back’: Val Demings slams Rubio, anti-abortion rhetoric at pro-choice conference
In a speech in Orlando on Saturday, U.S. Senate hopeful Val Demings touted her pro-choice stance and attacked Republican Sen. Marco Rubio’s position on abortion as “radical.” Rubio, who’s seeking […]
Pictures: She’s the Change Leadership Conference
Ruth’s List Florida helps women run campaigns and recruits, trains and supports Democratic pro-choice women to state and local office in Florida. They brought together hundreds of Florida Democrats, including […]
Ruth’s List Florida endorses Ashley Gantt over incumbent James Bush III
A pro-abortion rights organization bashed incumbent Democratic Rep. James Bush III for siding with Gov. DeSantis and Republicans. An organization dedicated to electing Democratic women candidates who support abortion rights […]
Micky Steinberg exceeds $500K raised for Miami-Dade Commission campaign
She’s running to succeed one of five term-limited Miami-Dade commissioners leaving office in November. Former Miami Beach Commissioner Micky Steinberg continued stacking cash last month, with nearly $22,000 raised as the lone […]
Jen McDonald to run for newly drawn House District 65
The seat will resemble current House District 60 represented by Tampa Republican Jackie Toledo. Tampa Bay local business owner Jen McDonald launched her campaign Tuesday for the newly drawn state House District […]
First in for new HD 39 contest: Democrat Tiffany Hughes
The proposed new district is built around the city of Apopka. Orange County NAACP President Tiffany Hughes, a Democrat, is the first candidate to file for what is expected to be […]
The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.1.22
Here’s the day that was — and will be — in Florida politics. Two candidates are launching campaigns Tuesday for what are expected to be competitive seats in the state […]
The only way to stop abortion bans like Florida’s is at the ballot box | Column
Floridians want and deserve reproductive freedom. We must accept nothing less. As a single mom, a registered nurse and a community activist, I spent 24 years as the CEO of […]
Pat Gerard nabs endorsement from Charlie Crist in Pinellas Commission re-election bid
Before being elected for the commission, Gerard served as the first female Mayor of Largo for eight years. U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has announced his endorsement of Pinellas County Commissioner Pat Gerard, who […]
Birdsong plans to run against Hagan again for Hillsborough Commission
The Democrat from Carrollwood did better than expected the last time she challenged Hagan. Angela Birdsong, a Democrat who ran more strongly than expected against a well-financed incumbent in 2018, […]
Pat Gerard nabs endorsement from Ruth’s List Florida
Before being elected for the commission, Gerard served as the first female Mayor of Largo for eight years. Ruth’s List Florida is backing Pinellas County Commissioner Pat Gerard as she seeks reelection […]
Miami Residents Protest Sen. Ileana Garcia’s Support of Abortion Ban Bill
NBC 6’s Nicole Lauren has the latest on an abortion rights protest in Coral Gables amid Senator Ileana Garcia’s recent comments on the issue. Watch video here.
I worked in reproductive healthcare, and ‘abortion’ is not a dirty word | Opinion
A dear friend called me out of the blue a few years ago. As a born and bred millennial, I know that a phone call without advance warning means something […]