Author: Damien Filer

Fight back against Rick Scott’s attacks on teachers

Across the country, teachers are making headlines as they go on strike. But in Florida, where teacher pay languishes well behind the national average thanks to politicians like Gov. Rick Scott, that’s not an option due to a clause in our state constitution that prohibits strikes by public employees.

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Reflections on the transfer of power

Our democratic ideals, our free press and our core values as Americans hang in the balance in ways we have no precedent for. Now and forever, the great experiment of our democracy can only work when we all participate and hold those we elect to serve the American people to account. It’s a messy and a fragile experiment. And one that requires regular attention.

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Floridians For Reproductive Freedom’s Letter To Gov. Scott

“We urge you to coordinate efforts with local health departments and other public health entities in order to effectively promote available resources and coordinate preventive care efforts, as well as earmarking a portion of any federal funds to expand resources for family planning education and services.”

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Blocked

Both Republicans and Democrats in the Florida Senate have agreed to expand health coverage, and it’s time for the House and Gov. Scott to follow suit. Let’s break the logjam.

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