Florida
New Florida election rules would disenfranchise many
May 16, 2011In Florida, a state that only a few decades ago was officially segregated, some people think this possible disenfranchisement is no accident.
Read moreAnti-immigrant bill could hurt Florida tourism
May 3, 2011Criminalizing undocumented immigrants might make good politics, especially for Republicans supported by the tea party movement, but it would cripple the state's economy.
Read moreFlorida labor fights “paycheck protection”
April 26, 2011Florida's labor movement is fighting against a bill, supported by the state's Chamber of Commerce and legislature, that would strip public sector unions of their right to engage in political activity.
Read moreMiami protests anti-immigrant bills
March 14, 2011Opponents say if Republicans get their way on immigration in Florida, social, civil and even economic life in Miami and around the state could be severely disrupted.
Read moreFloridians to governor: You’ve got a fight on your hands
March 9, 2011The first day of the legislative session saw "Awake the State"demonstrations in 32 cities across the state, aiming to stop Gov. Rick Scott's "skeleton budget."
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