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Covering Florida’s culture. The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics.
As Florida saw a mass influx of migration from other states, many have wondered what this means for the future of the state. Contrary to what is popularly believed, the "Great Sort" indicates that Florida will stay conservative for the near future and possibly beyond. The "Great Sort" is the idea that Americans move places […]
With 2023 coming to a close, the state of Florida has gone under great changes this year, the most notable being the use of capital punishment. Florida was one of the leading states this year in executions along with states like Texas. The state of Florida only executed less people than Texas, with six executions […]
Florida has become a haven for conservatism in recent years. Now, the state is reacting to the recent news of President Donald Trump (R) being removed from the ballot in Colorado. This week the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump being removed from the ballot in the 2024 election would be constitutional under the […]
Whatever one thinks about the opinions of celebrities, people listen to them. Pop star Taylor Swift was recently spotted attending a comedy show whose proceeds would go to Gaza for humanitarian relief, which could very well build into controversy. X (formerly Twitter) account Stop Antisemitism pointed out that one of Swift's security guards for her […]
Florida gained one vote in the electoral college for the upcoming 2024 election, but this metric does not capture the magnitude of migration to Florida. Experts say Florida has experienced its largest population growth ever this year. The Florida Legislature's Office of Economic and Demographic Research disclosed research this week that showed the state's estimated […]
Last week, news that U.S. Air Force servicemembers were prohibited from attending a Turning Point rally near their base prompted calls for an investigation. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) recently wrote to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall demanding to know who made the initial prohibition and how they will prevent a similar situation from […]
It seems there is no refuge from wokeness, even in a place like the US military. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) recently teamed up with Representative Jim Banks (R-IN) to demand answers on a leaked glossary for use in the National Security Agency (NSA), which contained a boatload of wokeisms such as "white fragility," "AFAB/AMAB," and […]
Concerns of foreign adversaries stealing Americans' personal data through social media have long been a concern of policymakers. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced a bill that would, among other things, prohibit social media companies from storing data in a physical space located in an adversarial country. Named the US Data on US Soil […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues developing, people are naturally worried we will be seeing the rise of Skynet, HAL 9000, Ultron, or any other infamous examples seen in science fiction. But where do we begin on regulation to ensure that does not happen? Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) said in a Washington Times op-ed that Congress should not attempt […]
A major component of the legislative battle over gender reassignment surgery is the freedom of conscience and religion on behalf of healthcare providers. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced a bill protecting those rights, the Protecting Conscience in Healthcare Act. For additional context, the Washington Free Beacon reported in May that the Human Rights Campaign, bankrolled […]
Republican Senators including Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Miguel Cardona urging him to address growing concerns surrounding the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) influence in American public schools. After reports from Parents Defending Education showcased Chinese entities funneling millions of dollars into America’s K-12 […]
After Florida's recent education policy regarding slavery caught the attention of Vice President Kamala Harris (D), the topic has quickly become the centerpiece of discussion in the crowded 2024 primary as candidates gang up on Governor DeSantis (R-FL) as he distances himself from the policy. The Florida Department of Education released a curriculum that did […]
WASHINGTON—Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R), who sits on the House Committee on Appropriations and as chairman of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) Subcommittee. will vote to block funding to the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institute as a result of its “erroneous and imbalanced portrayal of Latinos.” Mario […]
WASHINGTON—House Progressive Caucus Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D) believes that the Republican party is full of racists, including Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R), who happens to be Black. Addressing reporters just off the floor of the House of Representatives Monday night Rep. Bowman expressed his belief that the Republican Party was filled with hate and “white […]
Former President Donald Trump (R) received an incredibly warm welcome while attending Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 290 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC fans are familiar with President Trump as he has been connected to the MMA franchise almost since its inception. While Florida Governor and presidential nominee Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has unreservedly hauled in more […]
Since taking office, the Biden Administration has not permitted fireworks displays at Mount Rushmore for Independence Day, citing apparent harm caused by fireworks to water and air quality, which in turn can cause health problems. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) did not see it that way in a recent Fox News appearance, calling the fireworks ban […]
Just as Governor Ron DeSantis and his young family were in Iowa attending the “Ride and Roast” campaign event, transgender Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D) and his husband Erin Reed, along with their “Woke” agenda, swooped into Florida this weekend to speak at the Pride on the Block LGBTQ event in West Palm Beach, Florida. […]
Orlando drag venue Hamburger Mary's is suing Governor Ron DeSantis over the new Protection of Children Law and the reason is becoming evident. Video has emerged showing a drag queen giving what is described as a six-year old boy named Aiden a "drag name" and asking him to perform in a Facebook video posted on […]
