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In the dead of night, Ron DeSantis ordered part of the Pulse memorial painted over. That’s why we’re calling on everyone in Orlando to show up for a peaceful gathering today at the Pulse Memorial at 6:00pm ET.

#ShowYourRainbow🌈

In the dead of night, Ron DeSantis ordered the rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse memorial painted over — defacing a sacred space in the heart of Orlando that honors the 49 lives stolen in one of the deadliest massacres in U.S. history.

While politically connected vendors get astronomically high contracts, just one of them $78 million, people detained in the Everglades are often being fed rotten food, given half a bar of soap, and there’s insufficient medicine. A person with asthma was never given an inhaler.

Horrific conditions detailed to us by family members of those detained in the Everglades detention camp:

The humidity is intolerable, and the fluorescent lighting is on all day and night. The air conditioning is turned off during the day for five hours.

If you’re wondering how much public money the state is spending to staff this immigrant detention center in the middle of the Everglades, look no further as we have the contract for CRS (Critical Response Strategy). They are the ones “managing” the facility.

DACA recipient detained in this ghoulish place 👇

DHS issues new policy for members of Congress visiting ICE field offices The Department of Homeland Security quietly updated the policy for members of Congress who want to visit ICE facilities, prompting outrage from some members.

In a blow to transparency, DHS updated the policy for members of Congress who want to visit immigration detention centers. New guidance asks members to give 72 hours notice. It also says ICE "retains the sole and unreviewable discretion to deny a request.”

White House wariness tempers GOP plans to share food-aid spending with states Concerns are mounting about benefit cuts that could hit President Donald Trump’s own voters.

NEW ESTIMATES: The policy reported here—adding a state cost-share for #SNAP that ramps up to 22.5%—would impose $23.65 billion in new costs on states just in the first year it's fully phased in. This would likely lead to deep cuts to food assistance. State numbers in link below⤵️

We are hitting @thefestfl.bsky.social for our fourth time this year.and just look at that announcement!!!

Cities across Florida have the legal ability to outright reject 287g agreements, which deputize police to conduct immigration enforcement. I explain the legality for this in the video below. Of course they need the political will to do it, but they do have the legal cover.

Sen. Smith, Rep. Joseph: Protecting Florida’s immigrants fuels diversity, economy | Commentary The Florida Economic Prosperity and Immigration Act casts an alternative vision for Florida immigrants, emphasizing fairness, economic growth and supporting immigrant communities critical to our ec…

A law rolling back some of the harsh anti-immigrant measures passed in Florida in recent years has been introduced in the state legislature. It would help combat inflation and worker shortages but Republicans who control the legislature won’t give it a hearing. Why are they afraid to hear this law?

Rep. Melanie Stansbury holds a sign reading "This Is Not Normal" before another member rips it out of her hand.

Trump tariffs could amount to ‘largest tax increase in at least a generation’, thinktank warns – live Trump’s tariffs could force households to pay $1,200 annually; commerce chief says tariffs on Canada and Mexico might not be 25% as Trump has been threatening

Trump tariffs could amount to ‘largest tax increase in at least a generation’

Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could push up car prices by as much as $12,200 Here's how new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could impact car prices for consumers, according to a new analysis.

Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could push up car prices by as much as $12,200. Car parts cross the border multiple times before a car is fully assembled and ready for sale.

Commentary: Stricter immigration policy hastens Florida labor shortage It might seem like good politics to present a hard line on immigration at the moment, but it’s bad policy.

New from me: It’s no coincidence that inflation ticked up 3% in January amid tariff threats and harsher immigration enforcement operations. Our economy and supply chains are dependent on immigrant labor. Going after that workforce means higher prices for consumer goods in our supermarkets.

These people are nazis. They don’t even try to hide it so people need to stop making excuses for this shit.

Thanks for having me!

On State of the States with @joesudbay.bsky.social , our focus is fighting back in the states

Joined first by @ida-v-e.bsky.social l from @stateinnovation.bsky.social , then New York State Senator @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social!

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On State of the States, @joesudbay.bsky.social chats with @ida-v-e.bsky.social from @stateinnovation.bsky.social to discuss the organization's work in DeSantis' Florida. Then New York State Senator @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social on how the NY Dem statehouse is trying to Trump-proof its constituents.

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3. Then, @jdscholten.bsky.social, SiX's @ida-v-e.bsky.social and Tammie Hetrick from the Washington Food Industry Association will talk about what corporate abuse looks like in states and communities, and how local policymakers and enforcers can help ensure fairness and open markets at home.

MADAM MAYOR LETS GOOO!!!

LETS GOOO MADAM MAYOR!!!! Christmas came early!!!

Orlando, this morning, I will be filing to run as your next Mayor. I am honored for the opportunity to lead our incredible City Beautiful into the future!

For press– we’ll be holding a media gaggle at 8:30am outside the steps of City Hall. Onward!