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12/15/2023

"Rebellion and resistance serve as integral aspects of democracy, which are restricted by the current landscape of anti-protesting laws. This begs the question, are anti-protesting policies inherently anti-democratic?"

"By understanding how anti-protesting policies impact protest behavior and social movements, the impact of these policies on Western democracies as a whole can be understood."

Read the rest of the story by Paulina Trujillo and Simone Liang at https://www.floridapoliticalreview.com/are-anti-protesting-policies-a-threat-to-our-democracy/

12/11/2023

"Following the approval for OxyContin in 1995, the drug has continued to haunt the streets taking hundreds of lives daily with 7.49% of nationwide overdose deaths occurring in Florida alone.

Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy in September 2019 as it reached a settlement plan ultimately costing them $6 billion across a decade. The money would effectively go towards efforts to fight the omnipresent opioid epidemic inflicting cities across America," written by Evelyn Heath.

To read the rest of this story, visit our website:
https://www.floridapoliticalreview.com/supreme-court-case-halts-distribution-of-vital-funds/

10/22/2023

Controversial conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro criticized Hamas at a University of Florida campus event Wednesday night, writes Ryan Lang-Antonopoulos.

Shapiro, known for his controversial political commentary, is the editor emeritus of The Daily Wire. He’s appeared nationwide at different universities through Young America’s Foundation (YAF), an organization to increase awareness of conservative and religious topics.

Shapiro, a conservative Jewish figure, spoke out against Hamas and their actions.

“The goal of Hamas is clear – genocide against the Jews,” he said.

Read more on our website! 🐊

https://www.floridapoliticalreview.com/ben-shapiro-talks-israel-hamas-conflict-at-uf/

10/10/2023

"With the 2024 presidential election coming up, the Republican party candidates are once again facing off in the primary debates. The first three debates began on Aug. 23 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

However, the debate’s current forerunner – former President Donald J. Trump – was absent from the stage.

The original lineup for the Republican candidates included a mixed set of 14 personalities. While a seemingly large amount, candidates like Perry Johnson, William Hurd, Larry Elder and Ryan Blinky didn’t meet the debate requirements.

These requirements call for candidates to achieve a “benchmark of support” of at least 40,000 different contributors. These contributors must also be from no fewer than 20 states and U.S. territories.

Some candidates, like Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, also chose not to attend anymore and dropped out of the presidential race.

The most notable presence missing, though, was Trump," writes Ryan Lang-Antonopoulos.

Read more on Florida Political Review's website: https://www.floridapoliticalreview.com/navigating-a-trump-less-stage-takeaways-from-the-republican-presidential-debates/

10/01/2023

October 5th at 5pm we are happy to announce the presence of Drew Harwell from the Washington Post at our General Body Meeting! All University of Florida students are welcome and we are so thankful for Mr.Harwell's time and experience. As a '09 Gator, it's a wonderful experience to have him back in Gainesville.

The GBM will be within Pugh Hall in the Ocora. If you are a University of Florida student and would like to come to the meeting on October 5th, RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8PMxkQh923sm7xqF8

He will also be speaking on October 4th at 4pm in the Ocora of Pugh Hall on AI and how it is defining our future. This must-see event is open to all UF students, and will be streamed online as well as hosted in person!

09/21/2023

As Hurricane Idalia ripped through the Sunshine State with 125 mph winds, several Floridians were left devastated.

Florida residents would expect that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan for hurricane relief would help provide immediate relief to mend these broken towns, but many locals disagree, writes Kairi Lowery.

DeSantis is currently on his nation-wide political campaign for presidency — claiming to put his “partisan politics” aside and run to Florida’s aid.

“There’s time and a place to have political season, but then there’s a time and a place to say that this is something that’s life-threatening,” DeSantis said in a news brief."

Read about Hurricane Idalia's aftermath and more on our website: https://www.floridapoliticalreview.com/floridas-hurricane-idalia-aftermath-governor-ron-desantis-questionable-relief-plan/

06/13/2023

"As a global tourist destination, Disney is a staple of Florida’s economy. But, with the dispute between Governor Ron DeSantis and the company, much is unknown about what will come of the district where the company resides," writes Emily Keller.

"The only thing left to do is watch who will win the battle for Florida: Disney or DeSantis?"

https://www.floridapoliticalreview.com/disney-vs-desantis-the-legal-battle-shaking-floridas-top-tourist-destination/

06/12/2023

"As lawsuits are filed, this year-long dispute reveals the political term “WOKE” as a central emphasis. Among the scrutiny of local taxpayers and employees is the future of Florida’s socio-political norms and tourist economy," writes Nathalia Ramirez. "However, both claimants may place their reputations at risk with this liability that cannot be redacted."

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https://www.floridapoliticalreview.com/desantis-battle-against-woke-corporations-how-walt-disney-co-became-the-epicenter/

05/04/2023

OPINION: “As the 2024 presidential election draws closer, the race for the Republican nomination is heating up in the Sunshine State,” writes Nathaniel Pelton. “Based on interviews with University of Florida students from across the political spectrum, students across the board care about the economy, voting rights and national security. Both candidates have addressed these issues, but for many, one is the superior option.”

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https://bit.ly/DeSantisvsTrump

04/24/2023

“Sasse has rarely been spotted on campus or even heard from by university students all semester. In his email to the university on Feb. 6, as he was taking office, he promised ‘transition tutorials’ including meeting with each of the colleges’ deans and meeting with students,” writes Sabrina Briceño. “Yet, no one has seen him.”

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https://bit.ly/WhereIsBenSasse

04/20/2023

OPINION: “Social media has always played a very important role in my political outreach and constituent services,” Rep. Eskamani, D-Orlando, told FPR. “Like any tool, social media can be used for good or bad — and we try to utilize it as a source of information and to break down complex issues in easy to understand platforms.” Article written by Gleda Kronen.

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https://bit.ly/TikTokFLPol

04/19/2023

OPINION: “Democracy is founded upon individuals’ right to show preference and vote for their representatives freely. If parties are limited in the electoral arena, then democracy and the electoral foundation of the country would be hindered,” writes Grace Kessinger. “Not only is this bill unfounded, but it is also an undemocratic attempt to disenfranchise a portion of Florida’s voters.”

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https://bit.ly/FLDemBan

04/16/2023

“The bill’s signing signaled Florida’s status as the 26th U.S. state to loosen restrictions on concealed carry after it overwhelmingly passed through the Florida Legislature,” writes Christopher Mellman. “Although Republican political figures have come out supporting the bill, touting its potential to expand self-defense capabilities and Second Amendment rights, the bill has become a tendentious talking point in Florida politics.”

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https://bit.ly/FLPermitlessCarry

04/07/2023

“The momentum of Latino voters supporting Republican candidates in the 2020 and 2022 elections have helped secure the GOP a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. With this, however, there has been some fracturing within the party on immigration as Latino representatives have been elected into office as well,” writes Brett Carnival. “This sets the stage for a potentially contentious 2024 Republican primary as factions within the party, mainly between Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, have proliferated.”

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https://bit.ly/GOPImmigration

03/20/2023

“I have the budget experience, years and years of it. I’ve been on all the budget committees there are, including transportation, economic development, and appropriations. Development is the meat of what we’re trying to do in Jacksonville,” Jacksonville mayoral candidate Audrey Gibson told the Florida Political Review. Full interview by Brandon Lancho.

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https://bit.ly/GibsonInterviewFPR

03/19/2023

“My life has always been focused, whether it’s on the work I do in domestic violence and violence against women or my work with kids. I see the world and what we should be doing as public servants. I see the world very pragmatically. We can always find common ground. But, if we insist on finding what’s different or finding what we don’t agree with, that’s where you get into this constant fighting… At the end of the day, parents all want the same thing,” Jacksonville mayoral candidate LeAnna Gutierrez Cumber told the Florida Political Review. Full interview by Brandon Lancho.

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https://bit.ly/CumberInterview

03/17/2023

“I am the only person in this race that has a five-generation root system in this city. Not only that, but I was on the air here for 25 years, I’ve been in a lot of households, I’ve been in a lot of neighborhoods — people feel like I’m family,” Jacksonville mayoral candidate Donna Deegan told the Florida Political Review. Full interview by Brandon Lancho and Tika Horigene.

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https://bit.ly/DeeganInterview

03/11/2023

OPINION: “Florida schools are becoming the next battleground for DeSantis,” said Stephen Gaskill, immediate past president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus. “Universities, physicians, and healthcare providers need to remember their goal is to serve the people—getting caught up in politics is not helpful.” Article by Kelly Miller.

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https://bit.ly/FLGenderAffirmingCare

03/01/2023

“Fried beat opponents such as former state Sen. Annette Taddeo, Broward County Democratic Chair Rick Hoye and incumbent FDP progressive caucus leader Carolina Ampudia,” writes Brandon Lancho. “Fried proposed a ‘hard reset’ that includes more of a community service role for the FDP at the local level, starting with voter registration and making the state competitive in time for 2024 while expanding outreach to Black, Latino and rural communities.”

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https://bit.ly/FriedFDP

02/24/2023

“The spy balloon incident represents a physical manifestation of the escalation in tensions of U.S. and China relations over the last four years,” writes Natalia Lopez. “China took active measures to alarm the American population and reveal potential weaknesses in homeland security to the international stage.”

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https://bit.ly/ChineseBalloon

02/14/2023

“During holidays, ‘Those of us with young children have to have these conversations and start learning about the fentanyl crisis and warning our children,’ Moody said in a press conference. This includes Valentine’s Day, Halloween and other occasions when youth may be exposed,” writes Jordan Messieh. “Now, Florida officials are rushing to find ways to decrease fentanyl’s impact in the state.”

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https://bit.ly/FentanylFL

02/07/2023

OPINION: “Following claims of voter fraud and fake news spread by former President Donald Trump after his defeat in 2020, there has been an increase in the trend of political opponents seeing each other no longer as competitors, but as enemies,” writes Grace Kessinger. “The Forward Party is an attempt to mend the two sides of the political war.”

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https://bit.ly/ForwardParty

02/06/2023

BREAKING: “On Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, former Republican Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse officially became president of Florida’s flagship university,” writes Joshua Nemery.

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https://bit.ly/UFBenSasse

02/06/2023

OPINION: “Instead of impulsively and violently advocating for the removal of Jefferson statues, we should first take full consideration of the figure’s historical context as well as other possible solutions to rectify the controversy,” writes Natalia Cappellaro. “Through the historical looking-glass, there were two sides to Thomas Jefferson: Jefferson, the slave owner, and Jefferson, the founding father.”

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https://bit.ly/TJstatues

01/19/2023

OPINION: “Many Republicans are shying away from endorsing Trump, preferring a presidential nominee who has the brains but not the baggage,” writes Gleda Kronen. “While DeSantis has clear support from Floridians, stepping up to a presidential race will put his popularity to the test.”

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https://bit.ly/DeSantis2024

11/17/2022

“UF is home to about 6,500 Jewish undergraduate students, making up about 19% of the university’s undergraduate population. After the message defending West’s antisemitic tweet and the comments that were put up at the Florida-Georgia game, many Florida Jewish students and Jewish allies were angered at the reach these tweets were making,” writes Alexandra Staller. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced its launching of an investigation into the projection of the antisemitic messages at the game.”

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https://bit.ly/FlAntisemitismImpact

11/15/2022

“In the free state of Florida, there was a red tsunami. It was in part thanks to South Florida. Cuban-American Republicans Sen. Marco Rubio and Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart, Maria Elvira-Salazar and Carlos Gimenez all handedly won reelection. Their steadfast leadership alongside that of Gov. Ron DeSantis resulted in the flipping of Miami-Dade County red for the first time in decades,” writes Gabriel Marrero. “This marked an anticipated shift by freedom-loving Hispanics whose families escaped from oppressive regimes.”

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https://bit.ly/MiamiDadeRed

11/14/2022

“Over the past year, Florida parental groups have challenged books that appear in school libraries, attempting to have them banned,” writes Cesar Guadamuz. “Recently, the rise of new calls for bans in the state of Florida tend to address books relating to LGBTQ topics, race and the history of racism in the U.S. Although efforts are localized by district, organizations are attempting to unify the effort throughout the state — such as Moms for Liberty.”

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https://bit.ly/FLbanbooks

11/08/2022

“Charlie Crist’s experience — 30 years in Florida politics — helped clinch his victory in the Democratic primary. With today’s general election, however, Democratic voters are reckoning with the nature of the gubernatorial candidate’s experience, most of which was spent as a Republican,” writes Leila Ouhri. “‘I couldn’t be consistent with myself and my core beliefs and stay with a party that was so unfriendly toward the African-American president [Barack Obama], I’ll just go there,’ Crist said of the switch.”

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https://bit.ly/CristPartySwitch

11/08/2022

“A debate took place between the two candidates on Oct. 25 at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, covering the topics of East Gainesville gentrification, the city’s multiculturalism, the issue of making Gainesville more walkable but safe, and the necessity for a reduction of gun violence,” writes Eliza Greenwald. “Throughout the debate, both Gainesville mayor candidates drew a clear contrast.”

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https://bit.ly/GvilleMayorRace

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