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Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018

As voters and politicians spent the recent weeks discussing civility, and then discussing the discussion about civility, Gwen Graham made clear her position in a conversation with Florida Politics at the Leadership Blue conference in Hollywood. “I know that as Governor, I’m going to face a lot of people who disagree with me. And I am […]

Scott PowersJune 28, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum‘s campaign has released a second internet video starring his wife R. Jai Gillum, offering a woman’s perspective on her husband and the issues, and perhaps a subtle effort to suggest to Democratic women voters that there is an alternative to defaulting to vote for Gwen Graham. In the new one-minute, 50-second […]

Scott PowersJune 20, 2018

Republican Adam Putnam received the backing of John Stemberger‘s staunchly-Christian-conservative Florida Family Action as a “distinct honor and privilege” and spoke at least generally about supporting the group’s hardline anti-abortion positions. At a news conference with board leaders of Florida Family Action and others at Stemberger’s office in Orlando Wednesday, Putnam also stressed his support […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerMay 6, 2018

In their first joint appearance of the campaign, the two leading Republican candidates for governor Saturday night outlined a series of conservative stances on abortion, gun rights and education There were few differences between Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who each took questions in separate half-hour sessions before the Florida Family […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2018

The Constitution Revision Commission on Tuesday withdrew from consideration a controversial change to Florida’s privacy laws, much to the delight of pro-choice and privacy rights advocates. Proposal 22, sponsored by Commissioner John Stemberger and drafted by former Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Bell, sought to change the privacy provision already found in the state constitution in a way many have […]

Drew WilsonMarch 19, 2018

Pro-choice group Floridians for Reproductive Freedom denounced Gov. Rick Scott Monday for signing a bill to fund “fake clinics” that oppose abortion. HB 41 requires the Florida Department of Health to contract with the Florida Pregnancy Care Network, a crisis pregnancy network of clinics that offer free “pregnancy support services,” such as counseling and classes […]

Scott PowersMarch 14, 2018

Democratic congressional candidate David Richardson has released his first digital video ad, introducing himself in Florida’s 27th Congressional District race and discussing abortion, prison reform, and his status as Florida’s first openly gay lawmaker. “I decided to talk about these issues publicly. I’m not afraid to talk about this stuff out loud. And I’m not […]

Scott PowersJanuary 30, 2018

A national group called #VoteProChoice has announced its endorsement of Democrat Anna Eskamani in the Florida House District 47 race. Eskamani, of Orlando, is senior director of public affairs and communications for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, managing a team across 22 counties, including the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas, and a high-profile […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 25, 2018

A proposed Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) amendment on “privacy” for the 2018 ballot could unravel protections guaranteed to Floridians, according to one of the lawmakers who wrote the state’s 1980 privacy amendment. The proposal, sponsored by Constitution Revision Commissioner John Stemberger and drafted by former Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Bell, would add 10 words to […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 17, 2018

Wouldn’t you want to know if your taxpayer dollars were being used to lie to women about their health? That’s exactly what is happening here in Florida. Each year, the Florida Legislature funnels taxpayer dollars to “crisis pregnancy centers,” (CPCs) anti-abortion organizations posing as legitimate health care clinics. Under the guise of providing reproductive health services and pregnancy-related information, these fake clinics shame […]

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Glen Gilzean's swearing-in ceremony in May 2024. (Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office)

Gwen Graham strikes tone of civility: ‘I am committed to being a uniter in this state.’

New R. Jai Gillum video offers women’s perspective for Andrew Gillum

Florida Family Action backs Adam Putnam

Adam Putnam, Ron DeSantis tout conservative positions

Planned Parenthood, ACLU cheer withdrawal of CRC proposal

Pro-choice group blasts Rick Scott for signing ‘fake clinic’ bill

David Richardson video ad in CD 27 discusses abortion, prison reform, being gay

Pro-choice abortion rights group endorses Anna Eskamani in HD 47

Privacy expert says CRC proposal could lead to government intrusion in Floridians’ lives

Dr. Nicole Fanarjian, Sarah Lipton-Lubet: Florida lawmakers are subsidizing anti-abortion lies