Tag: Ron DeSantis

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Data Analysis Shows DeSantis Worsened Florida COVID Death Toll

As a presidential candidate today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims his COVID-19 strategy is one of his greatest accomplishments. But a deep dive into the data on deaths, hospitalizations and vaccination rates in the Sunshine State shows DeSantis' approach actually worsened Florida's death toll.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (screen capture)
As a presidential candidate today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims his COVID-19 strategy is one of his greatest accomplishments. But a deep dive by the New York Times into the data on deaths, hospitalizations and vaccination rates in the Sunshine State shows DeSantis’ approach actually worsened Florida’s death toll. Continue reading “Data Analysis Shows DeSantis Worsened Florida COVID Death Toll”

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What To Watch: ‘Everybody Dance’ On Amazon’s Freevee + More News

Award-winning film "Everybody Dance"

Some news items you might have missed:

• What To Watch: In recognition of July being Disability Pride Month, the award-winning documentary Everybody Dance is available for free on Amazon’s Freevee app.

Check out my review and interview with director Dan Watt about his beautiful, uplifting film chronicling a studio that teaches dance to all kids: all ages, all abilities and disabilities – including those with special needs like cerebral palsy or on the autistic spectrum. Trailer below. Continue reading “What To Watch: ‘Everybody Dance’ On Amazon’s Freevee + More News”

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Even George Santos Is Over Ron DeSantis’ Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (screen capture)
LGBTQ Republicans are not having the wild anti-queer campaign ad from the Ron DeSantis camp that debuted last Friday attacking Donald Trump’s “support” for the LGBTQ community. Continue reading “Even George Santos Is Over Ron DeSantis’ Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric”

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Pete Buttigieg Artfully Shades DeSantis ‘Oiled-Up Shirtless Bodybuilder’ Campaign Ad

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was asked during an interview on CNN this morning for his thoughts on the very odd campaign ad from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign. As usual, Pete had the perfectly “shaded” response. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Artfully Shades DeSantis ‘Oiled-Up Shirtless Bodybuilder’ Campaign Ad”

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Unhinged DeSantis Ad Depicts Candidate As A Reptile

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The brainiacs behind Ron DeSantis’ GOP presidential campaign has released a wild, unhinged ad taking aim at Donald Trump and Pride Month. The spot is littered with images from The Wolf of Wall Street and American Psycho. Continue reading “Unhinged DeSantis Ad Depicts Candidate As A Reptile”

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Federal Judge Rules Against Florida Anti-Trans Law

A federal judge has ruled against Florida's anti-transgender law saying the ban is likely "unconstitutional."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (screen capture)
A federal judge in Florida has temporarily blocked parts of the state’s newly-passed anti-transgender law. The injunction came after his narrow ruling in favor of families fighting the ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Continue reading “Federal Judge Rules Against Florida Anti-Trans Law”