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Ron DeSantis keeps explaining away old Social Security, Medicare stances

“So when people say that we’re going to somehow cut seniors, so that is totally not true,” DeSantis added. “Talking about making changes for people in their thirties or forties so that the program is viable: You know, that’s a much different thing and that’s something that I think that there’s going to need to be discussions on.”....MORE

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Tom Keen for Florida State House Jumps in the Rotation

CNN to air exclusive Ron DeSantis interview

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will sit down for an extended exclusive with CNN’s Jake Tapper, the network announced.

Tapper, host of CNN’s weekday day The Lead, will interview DeSantis in Columbia, South Carolina immediately after a campaign event. The interview will air on Tuesday at 4 p.m.

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Why big GOP donors are souring on DeSantis

SHAME! Appeals court rules Catholic school can fire counselor over her same-sex marriage

A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that an Indianapolis Catholic high school was allowed to fire its guidance counselor because she is in a same-sex marriage.....

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The first amendment right to protest is under attack in Florida!

The first amendment right to protest is under attack in Florida! The #Tampa5 are five student activists who could spend 10 years in prison for protesting against Governor Ron DeSantis at the @USouthFlorida! Join the fight to defend the Tampa 5 and our right to protest by scanning the QR code or visiting the link: https://tinyurl.com/tampa5. @tampabaysds #ProtestingIsNotACrime #DropTheCharges #JusticeForTheTampa5

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On the abortion front, Florida faces a clash between potential ballot proposals in 2024

Last weekend in Miami Beach, organizers behind a constitutional amendment protecting abortion access on next year’s ballot say they’ve gathered more than 420,000 petitions and raised more than $4.7 million in just two months — but opponents are trying to slow their momentum.

While it’s received little media attention, a group called Protect Human Life Florida is working on their own effort to collect signatures for what they are calling the Human Life Protection Amendment, setting up a potential clash on abortion proposals on the November ballot in 2024.

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Despite poor polling numbers, Kamala Harris viewed as key for Democrats in 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’ poll numbers have stagnated at a lower level than many of her predecessors’ ratings, a daunting problem for a running mate as the 2024 Presidential campaign gets underway.....MORE

Buckle up America — drinking from the firehose of falsehoods

"They will no longer need a data center full of tech professionals wreaking havoc online. All they need is artificial intelligence to bring about a hurricane of disinformation or, as the Russian propagandists call it, a firehose of falsehoods during next year’s election cycle."....MORE

JENerational Change: President Obama vs. Dr. Cornel West w/ India Walton

Hosted by Jen Perelamn and Pter Hager

We'll be speaking with India Walton, former Democratic Nominee for Mayor of Buffalo, NY, about President Obama's behind the scenes maneuvering to usurp the growing support for Dr. Cornel West's Green Party Run.

We'll also be discussing the climate crisis & RFK NOT using Union Labor for his campaign merchandise.

Rep. Frost GRILLS Witnesses Over Pentagon Waste

DeSantis won’t decriminalize cannabis if elected POTUS; would any other candidate?

Taking questions on the campaign trail in South Carolina last month, Ron DeSantis was asked by a man, who would identify himself only as speaking on behalf of military veterans who have endured illness and injury while serving, whether he would decriminalize marijuana if elected president next year. more

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JenZ Report: Talking Mental Health & Therapy

GenZ discussion about mental health and therapy.

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JENerational Change: AOC Endorses Biden.. Asks Nothing For It w/ Ron Placone

Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hagger

Ron Placone from Get Your News On With Ron returns to discuss how Big Tech is aiding enforcement of draconian anti-trans laws in Florida & beyond.

We'll also be discussing Governor Tony Evers & how working class Democratic politics are making a comeback in the Upper Midwest.

Tampa 5 member Lauren Pineiro speaks out on political repression of the student movement

Conflicting narratives shroud "Tampa Five" case

Lauren Pineiro, Jeanie Kida, Laura Rodriguez and Chrisley Carpio outside Tampa's 13th Judicial Circuit Court. Photo by Julio Rodriguez

Officers gave conflicting reports of what led to a clash with protesters. One said USF police chief Chris Daniel placed his hand on a student's upper back to escort her out; another said he told the student she was under arrest. Videos, however, show Daniel yanking student Victoria Hinckley's arm as she tries to explain the protesters' demands. USF later acknowledged some officers had not yet received small-unit crowd control training.....MORE

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