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Democrats across Florida are standing united in support of Critical Race Theory (CRT).
While Florida has prided itself on leading the culture war for conservatism, a new educational policy may rock the boat for Florida Democrats. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) along with Florida Republicans have officially erased AP African American Studies from state curriculum, causing backlash from progressives. Governor DeSantis has made educational reforms a defining role in his […]
The Respect for Marriage Act that was passed by the US Senate is now on its way to the US House. While the bill seems to stand for values that should be bipartisan, legislators like US Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) believe the bill crosses the line on American religious liberties. Rep. Diaz-Balart voted in favor […]
The Respect for Marriage Act, which codifies same-sex and interracial marriage into federal law, passed in the U.S. Senate this week. Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-34) calls the bill's passage "an historic moment for millions of Americans, and I am glad that a strong, bipartisan coalition of Senators supported this important legislation." However, Sen. […]
Over the weekend, to celebrate Labor Day, Taddeo met with labor union leaders to vow her support to “always be pro labor.”
Just when you thought the intraparty divide within the Florida Democratic Party couldn’t get any worse, the push by Progressives to purge any “moderate” or “centrist” Democrats from their ranks continues, including Naomi Blemur. Earlier this year, State Senator Jason Pizzo (D), along with a group of state Democratic lawmakers, embarked on a purge of […]
Tallahassee, FL - On the steps of the old Capitol building, activists and lawmakers held a demonstration to protest redistricting, accusing Republicans of targeting black individuals in the state of Florida. State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-35), who was also featured in the protest, specifically called out Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for, "racist tactics." Many of the guest […]
State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-FL) approved of Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) decision to eliminate FSA (Florida Standards Assessment) in the Sunshine State. The FSA was a long, drawn-out, once-a-year style of testing. The intent of the new system that will be put forward is to shorten the length of tests, and to test in a […]
State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-35) is firing back at Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on redistricting and calling this special session a "waste" of "taxpayer dollars." "The problem we have now is the Speaker and the Senate President disagrees with the governor on the fact of him inserting himself in the map,' said Sen. Jones. ' […]
Fort Lauderdale—The Broward Workshop held a “Board of Directors” meeting on Wednesday and invited State Senators Shevrin Jones (D) and Lauren Book (D), and State Rep. Chip LaMarca (R) to give the group a summary of the newly-concluded 2022 Florida legislative session.
Rep. Joe Harding's Parental Rights in Education Bill, which has been rebranded by Democrats as the, "Don't Say Gay," bill, has come under heavy scrutiny despite passing the Florida House. State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-35) even referred to the legislation as a Republican, "social experiment." Senator Jones this session was one of the most vocal lawmakers […]
Having a background in horses, South Florida State Rep. Dan Daley (D-97) has successfully passed HB 1269 through its second committee. The bill intends to bring back standardbred racing in Florida. With only the Commerce Committee left, Daley's bill has managed to pass both the Regulatory Reform Subcommittee and the State Administration & Technology Appropriations […]
Arguably one of the most controversial, divisive, and important issues that Florida legislators will have to deal with during the 2022 legislative session is Critical Race Theory (CRT) in education. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has railed against the education concept, asking the Republican-led legislature in 2021 to pass a measure to ban Critical Race Theory. […]
Even after his presidency, it is no secret former-President Trump (R) still has incredible influence over the Republican Party. Some like State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-35) even think that Trump's influence threatens our democracy. As news broke that President Trump will be in South Florida joined by conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly this weekend, State Senator […]
After a jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin found Kyle Rittenhouse “Non-Guilty” of murdering 2 individuals and wounding another, Democrats have expressed their anger and disappointment in the verdict and some want to repeal "Stand Your Ground Laws." Florida State Senator and activist Shevron Jones joined the Democratic choir of disdain against the U.S. Justice System, stating […]
Calling it a “once-in-a-generation investment,” the President added that it will contribute to progress in the country.
Florida state Senator Shevrin Jones (D) shared news over social media regarding a new leadership position in the DNC.
Fort Lauderdale— The Florida March of Reproductive Freedom rally took place in downtown Fort Lauderdale this past weekend to call attention to the recently-filed Texas-style "Heartbeat bill" introduced in the Florida Legislature. After Rep. Webster Barnaby (R), filed the abortion bill less than 48 hours into the first committee week of the 2022 legislative session, […]
