Choose your location
Floricua
Supreme Court Strikes Down Fringe Theory That Trump Tried to Use to Overturn 2020 Election
The Court rejected the “independent state legislature theory”—an extreme reading of the Constitution that would have eroded America’s system of checks and balances and turned election laws upside down.
Judge Strikes Down Florida’s Ban on Medicaid Funding for Transgender Healthcare
Federal Judge Robert Hinkle wrote on June 21 that a health code rule and a new state law violate federal laws on Medicaid, equal protection and the Affordable Care Act’s prohibition of sex discrimination.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Under Fire for Accepting Luxury Fishing Trip From Conservative Donor
A few years after Alito reportedly took a trip to Alaska paid for by Republican donor Paul Singer, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in a case involving Singer that netted his hedge fund $2.4 billion.
New Republican Budget Plan Would Eliminate Free School Meals, Cut Social Security and Medicare
The new proposal from a group of 176 House Republicans would raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, ban free school meals for students, cut spending on food aid, and more.
Floricua
133+
Posts
536K+
Views
¡Saludos, mi gente! Floricua is a civic media newsroom by and for Puerto Rican women in the island and, of course, Florida. Our journalists write about nuestra comunidad unlike any other media organization—we give you the news “en arroz con habichuelas.” While other outlets focus on the big headlines, we aim to bring you quality, fact-based local reporting that’s not only digestible, but also informative pa’ ti y los tuyos.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.