Protecting Florida women from fake clinics
April 26, 2018
Did you know that more than 120 anti-abortion, fake women’s health centers operate in Florida? What if I told you that you are helping pay for them?
Author: Mark Ferrulo
Fight back against Rick Scott’s attacks on teachers
April 12, 2018
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.
Exciting news if you care about abortion rights
March 9, 2018
Rick Scott and his allies in the legislature are escalating their attacks on abortion rights and reproductive freedom. In response, we’re ramping up our efforts to not only protect – but expand – these rights and freedoms for all Floridians.
Florida Legislature: #HearTheBills on gun safety
February 20, 2018
In the wake of yet another terrible mass shooting in Florida – this time at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland – grief and anger at the lack of action on gun safety has turned into courage and determination.
A major attack on Florida’s working families
January 24, 2018
Instead of addressing critical economic challenges facing hardworking Floridians, some Florida legislators are trying to make things even harder for teachers, nurses, bus drivers, and other public employees that form the backbone of our communities.
For the Florida we love
December 27, 2017
As we saw throughout this year, when progressives organize, mobilize, and fight back, we stand a good chance at winning even against seemingly impossible odds. In 2018, with your help, here are just some of the things Progress Florida will be doing.
It’s now or never in Florida
November 28, 2017
Not in recent memory has Florida faced more challenges (or opportunities) than it does right now. Make a contribution today as part of #GivingTuesday and fuel the fight to win big progressive victories in 2018.
Today, vote Kriseman for St. Pete Mayor!
November 7, 2017
It’s no stretch to say the future of St. Pete hinges on today’s Mayoral Election. With polls showing a razor-thin margin every vote is critical, so if you haven’t already, I’m urging you to join me by casting your ballot today in support of Mayor Rick Kriseman.
When it comes to abortion rights, courts matter
October 19, 2017
For the third time in the last two years, the courts have struck down backwards, unconstitutional laws designed to attack and shame women seeking an abortion. This is #WhyCourtsMatter.
Investigate Gov. Scott’s role in tragic nursing home deaths
October 12, 2017
In the days and weeks following Hurricane Irma, 14 elderly Floridians have died unnecessarily after they were left in the suffocating heat of their nursing home with no power. Several calls for help to Gov. Scott were sent to voicemail, then deleted, and no help was sent.