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This Should Make Us Very, Very Mad--A Real Call to Action!

This Should Make Us Very, Very Mad--A Real Call to Action!

Heather Cox Richardson Lays Out Democrats' Uphill Battle

Every day, Professor Richardson breaks current political events and activities and events in a way that allows the common man to understand what is happening in the United States.  Yesterday's newsletter was eye-opening ...

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FDP Statement This Labor Day

FDP Statement This Labor Day

Statement from FDP Chair Honoring America’s and Florida’s Workers on Labor Day

Today, September 6, Americans across the nation are celebrating Labor Day.   In recognition of this important holiday, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz issued the following statement:  
“To the degree that ...

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A Clear Injustice

A Clear Injustice

Statement by DWC President on Anti-Choice Supreme Court Ruling

Five members of the US Supreme Court defiled the Spirit of the Court, known for putting personal rights forefront in all decision making. They buried their heads in the sand rather than ...

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Florida's Move to Enact Anti-Choice Legislations

Florida's Move to Enact Anti-Choice Legislations

Statement from Florida State Representative Angela Nixon as Florida Senate President Confirms Plans to ...

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Jobless Rate Reaches New Low

Jobless Rate Reaches New Low

Statement by FDP Chair as the Labor Department Reports U.S. Jobless Claims Hit a New Pandemic-Era Low Last Week

Today the Labor Department reported that initial filings for unemployment fell last week. Jobless claims totaled 340,000 for ...

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Celebrate Our New National Holiday--Juneteenth!

Celebrate Our New National Holiday--Juneteenth!

Florida Democratic Party Celebrates Juneteenth

Thank you, President Joe Biden and the U.S. Congress for passing our new holiday, Juneteenth! In celebration of the 156th Juneteenth, and the first as a national holiday, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement.  
“This Juneteenth ...

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Supreme Court Upholds ACA While Florida Republicans Thwart Healthcare

Supreme Court Upholds ACA While Florida Republicans Thwart Healthcare

FDP Calls Out Florida Republicans in Light of Supreme Court Decision to uphold the ACA 

  Today the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Affordable Care Act for the 3rd time and with it protected the healthcare of over 2.1 ...

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Pulse Remembered Five Years After

Pulse Remembered Five Years After

Florida Democratic Party Commemorates 5 Years Since the Pulse Shooting 

  Today marks 5 years since the devastating shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando that took 49 innocent lives. In remembrance, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement.  
“Five years ago ...

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