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An important story to share
Abortion is currently banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy, and depending on an upcoming court ruling, it could soon be banned after six weeks – before many people even realize they are pregnant.
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Banned Book of the Week: “The Kite Runner”
New laws enacted by Gov. DeSantis censor education and restrict the freedom to learn for students. #UniteAgainstBookBans
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Planning to vote by mail? Read this.
If you think you’re registered to vote by mail in Florida, think again.
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Banned Book of the Week: “Wicked”
Teachers, librarians, & media specialists are being forced to ban books in FL schools suspected of violating anti-freedom to learn laws enacted by Gov. DeSantis.
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We Must Prepare for Abortion Access to Change in FL
One month from now, the landscape of abortion access may change, for Floridians and all those in the southeast who count on Florida for care. How did we get here?
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The fight to save Wakulla Springs
Last week my family visited one of Florida’s ecological jewels, Wakulla Springs in north Florida, which I’ve enjoyed visiting since I was a kid (that’s my daughter and grandson pictured). It is the world’s largest and deepest spring, abundant in wildlife, and connected to the Floridan Aquifer, the source of drinking water for many Floridians.
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Banned Book of the Week: “Catch-22”
NEW BOOK BAN: As Oppenheimer brings a WWII related story to theatres, Orange County schools have REJECTED the satirical WWII novel Catch-22 for all grades. Anti-education laws enacted by Gov. DeSantis continue to remove classic literature from schools.
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Florida legislative report card reveals which lawmakers put ‘People First’
Which state legislators put people ahead of powerful special interests and which did not? Find out at FloridaReportCard.com
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Banning books, rewriting history
Since we first sounded the alarm on Gov. DeSantis’ escalating crusade to ban books, even more beloved titles have been challenged in school districts across Florida, prompting the authors themselves to take notice and speak out.