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DeSantis praised after Florida high school course forced to cut all woke content: ‘Win after win'

February 2, 2023

DeSantis praised after Florida high school course forced to cut all woke content: ‘Win after win'

Twitter users hailed Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., as the political victor after the College Board cut all woke content from its proposed course for Florida high schools.

MSNBC host compares Gov. DeSantis to Barack Obama: 'Sometimes it's lightning in a bottle'

February 2, 2023

MSNBC host compares Gov. DeSantis to Barack Obama: 'Sometimes it's lightning in a bottle'

Joe Scarborough seemed to draw a comparison between former president Barack Obama and Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for a potential matchup with Donald Trump.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom dubs head of College Board ‘puppet' of DeSantis: 'I call bulls---'

February 1, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom dubs head of College Board ‘puppet' of DeSantis: 'I call bulls---'

California Gov. Newsom called College Board CEO David Coleman a "puppet of Ron DeSantis" after the Board revised an AP African American studies program.

Joy Behar claims DeSantis is 'sacrificing' education of a 'generation' by removing woke curriculum, drag shows

February 1, 2023

Joy Behar claims DeSantis is 'sacrificing' education of a 'generation' by removing woke curriculum, drag shows

Co-hosts of The View debated over Gov. Ron DeSantis' state reforms to education in an effort to stop the indoctrination of youth. Some suggested he was erasing history.

Former Education Secretary blames DeSantis' 'White nationalist agenda' after CRT removed from AP course

February 1, 2023

Former Education Secretary blames DeSantis' 'White nationalist agenda' after CRT removed from AP course

Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan claimed Governor Ron DeSantis had a racist agenda in criticizing "woke" lessons in a college prep course.

Father of child killed in Parkland shooting spars with Gavin Newsom over gun rights: 'Sit this one out'

February 1, 2023

Father of child killed in Parkland shooting spars with Gavin Newsom over gun rights: 'Sit this one out'

A father whose daughter was killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, called out California Gov. Newsom on Twitter over gun rights.

Florida lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate unanimous jury requirement for death penalty

February 1, 2023

Florida lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate unanimous jury requirement for death penalty

Florida lawmakers introduced legislation this week that would end the requirement for juries to be unanimous in order to sentence a prisoner to death.

DeSantis proposes permanent sales tax holiday on baby formula, gas stoves

February 1, 2023

DeSantis proposes permanent sales tax holiday on baby formula, gas stoves

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his budget proposal Wednesday that would include a permanent sales tax holiday on items like baby formula and gas stoves.

GOP senators come to DeSantis' defense after Trump called him 'disloyal'

February 1, 2023

GOP senators come to DeSantis' defense after Trump called him 'disloyal'

Republicans are rushing to defend the Florida governor and rumored 2024 presidential contender Ron DeSantis, after Trump's most recent attacks against his GOP rival.

Controversial AP African American studies course stripped of ‘woke’ content after criticism from Florida’s DOE

February 1, 2023

Controversial AP African American studies course stripped of ‘woke’ content after criticism from Florida’s DOE

Following rejection from the Florida Department of Education and criticism from Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., The College Board purged its AP African studies course of woke content.