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Top Trump Official Was Ready to Use Military Against Americans to Stay in Power
Jeffrey Clark, a top Justice Department official under Trump, was prepared to use the Insurrection Act of 1807 to put down any public protests that might have occurred if Trump stayed in office after the 2020 election, against the will of the people. The post Top Trump Official Was Ready to Use Military Against Americans to Stay in Power first appeared on Floricua.
‘Conspiracy to Defraud the United States’: Trump Indicted Again
In response to being indicted for his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Trump called the charges “fake” and compared his plight to the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany. The post ‘Conspiracy to Defraud the United States’: Trump Indicted Again first appeared on Floricua.
Private School Vouchers Could Cost Florida Up to $4 Billion This Year
Democratic lawmakers and teachers’ unions have strongly denounced HB1, as they claim that it would drain much-needed money from an already underfunded public school system that educates nearly 90% of the state’s students. The post Private School Vouchers Could Cost Florida Up to $4 Billion This Year first appeared on Floricua.
Here’s What’s in the Right-Wing Curriculum Approved for Florida Schools
The material includes videos that downplay racism, trivialize the harms of slavery, and celebrate colonialism. The post Here’s What’s in the Right-Wing Curriculum Approved for Florida Schools first appeared on Floricua.
Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces Bill to End Junk Fees for Renters
As rent costs continue to skyrocket across the Sunshine State, a new bill that aims to put an end to the growing number of junk fees renters face when looking for housing was introduced by the Gen Z representative. The post Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces Bill to End Junk Fees for Renters first appeared on Floricua.
New Biden Rule Will Expand Mental Health Coverage—Here’s How
A newly proposed federal rule would require insurance companies to offer the same level of coverage for mental health care as they do for physical health care. The post New Biden Rule Will Expand Mental Health Coverage—Here’s How first appeared on Floricua.
Prosecutors: Trump Tried to Have Security Footage Deleted to Hide Evidence
Special Counsel Jack Smith on Thursday filed new charges against former president Donald Trump in relation to his mishandling of classified documents after he left the White House, providing new evidence that Trump sought to have security camera footage at his private Mar-a-Lago club deleted in order to keep it from being reviewed by investigators. The post Prosecutors: Trump Tried to Have Security Footage Deleted to Hide Evidence first appeared on Floricua.
Your Enneagram Number Is Your Key to Shopping (or Gift-Giving) Bliss
Discover a world of local shopping gems and experiences tailored to your unique enneagram type. Bonus: Gift ideas for every personality in your life! The post Your Enneagram Number Is Your Key to Shopping (or Gift-Giving) Bliss first appeared on Floricua.
Can You Get Some of Facebook’s $725M Settlement? Find Out Here.
Were you a Facebook user between May 2007 and December 2022? Find out if you’re eligible for a piece of the settlement pie, now that the social media giant has settled a number of lawsuits. The post Can You Get Some of Facebook’s $725M Settlement? Find Out Here. first appeared on Floricua.
The Right’s New Priority: Justifying Slavery
Florida governor and 2024 presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has defended his state's new Black History curriculum, which directs educators to teach that "slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” The post The Right’s New Priority: Justifying Slavery first appeared on Floricua.
DeSantis Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Slavery Comments, Nazi Symbol, Anti-LGBTQ Video
These controversies have emerged as DeSantis’ poll rating numbers are already tanking, despite efforts to woo away voters from Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. The post DeSantis Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Slavery Comments, Nazi Symbol, Anti-LGBTQ Video first appeared on Floricua.
Teamsters and UPS Reach Tentative Deal to Avoid Strike, 340,000 Workers to Get Raises
The tentative deal represents a huge win for full- and part-time UPS Teamster workers, who would get significant pay raises and better working conditions. If approved by rank-and-file union members, the deal will also avert a strike that could have been one of the “costliest in US history." The post Teamsters and UPS Reach Tentative Deal to Avoid Strike, 340,000 Workers to Get Raises first appeared on Floricua.
Are Florida Sharks High on Cocaine? Discovery Channel Is Looking Into It.
It’s no secret that cocaine and other illegal drugs sometimes turn up in Florida waters, but are sharks ingesting the drugs and getting high? Experts will be exploring this question in the Discovery Channel Shark Week episode “Cocaine Sharks,” which will air on July 26. Drug smugglers sometimes drop bales of cocaine overboard and out... The post Are Florida Sharks High on Cocaine? Discovery Channel Is Looking Into It. first appeared on Floricua.
Mark Your Calendar: Florida’s Tax-Free School Shopping Week Begins July 24
Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday starts July 24, and runs through Aug. 6. Classes are set to begin on Aug. 10 in many schools across the state. The post Mark Your Calendar: Florida’s Tax-Free School Shopping Week Begins July 24 first appeared on Floricua.
Florida Department of Education Gets Ready to Release Its List of Books Removed from State Schools
While proponents and opponents of the book bans wait for the August release of the list of nixed titles, books continue to be taken off the shelves in schools across the Sunshine State. The post Florida Department of Education Gets Ready to Release Its List of Books Removed from State Schools first appeared on Floricua.
How Biden Is Still Trying To Make Student Debt Relief Happen
The Biden administration has begun the process of creating a new plan for widespread loan cancellation and implementing the SAVE Plan, which will cut monthly payments to $0 for millions of borrowers. There will also be a 12-month “on-ramp” period to ease borrowers back into making payments. The post How Biden Is Still Trying To Make Student Debt Relief Happen first appeared on Floricua.
The Ultimate Tipping Cheat Sheet for 2023: Know the Right Amount to Tip and Why It Matters
Tipping has long been a customary practice for exceptional service. Our ultimate tipping cheat sheet will help you find the right tip every time. The post The Ultimate Tipping Cheat Sheet for 2023: Know the Right Amount to Tip and Why It Matters first appeared on Floricua.
Florida Schools’ New Slavery, Race History Lessons Are ‘Inaccurate, Scary,’ Advocates Warn
These include the notion that slaves developed skills that “could be applied for their personal benefit,” among other standards that teachers and Democratic state lawmakers are calling "a big step backwards" and a “disservice to Florida’s students." The post Florida Schools’ New Slavery, Race History Lessons Are ‘Inaccurate, Scary,’ Advocates Warn first appeared on Floricua.
Trump Likely to Face Criminal Charges Over Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
Trump is expected to face chargers over his effort to overturn the 2020 election—a ploy that if successful, would have effectively ended America's 200-plus year experiment in democracy and caused a constitutional crisis in the most powerful country in the world. The post Trump Likely to Face Criminal Charges Over Effort to Overturn 2020 Election first appeared on Floricua.
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