FL State Senator, District 34 | @FAMU_1887 grad | Member of @apa1906NETwork 🤙🏾 ΑΦΑ
West Park, Florida
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The future is not something Washington hands to us. The future is something we build, together.
Today, we start building.
But we can’t do it alone. This campaign belongs to all of us. Join the movement, sign up to volunteer, make a contribution if you’re able, and let’s build the future together.
Let’s build: shevrinjones.com/
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My entire family have Coronavirus: me, mom, dad, and my older brother. Everyone one of our bodies have dealt with it differently. But the one thing that’s the same for all of us is the anxiety of it all.
If you don’t believe science, believe me - you don’t want this!
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Many Republicans are sharing this photo saying 700,000 migrants are on their way to the US. This is FALSE, and because FACTS STILL matter, this photo was ACTUALLY taken on October 27, 2018, of Honduran migrants in Arriaga, Mexico, heading to the US.
This was all under the leadership of then President Donald Trump.
That’s all. That’s the tweet.
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The fact that @GovRonDeSantis had these Black young men, who are not clear on this message, holding up a sign about something they know nothing about is the real indoctrination.
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- AP European History
- AP Art History
- AP Japanese Language & Culture
- AP German Language & Culture
- AP Italian Language & Culture
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
Are AP classes currently offered. It’s crazy how AP African-American studies made the chopping block in FL. 🤔
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Transparent Moment:
For those who think it’s a game, it’s not, I have tested positive for Covid. I feel awful, and I don’t wish this on anyone.
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His dad, my brother, died 4 years ago, when my nephew was only 4 years old. I knew I couldn’t replace his dad, but I promised my brother I would be the best uncle I could be.
KJ turns 8 today, and he told me that I needed to tell all of my friends that today is his birthday.
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The FL Senate will take up the Parental Rights (Don’t Say Gay) bill tomorrow on the floor. As the 1st LGBTQ person elected to the Senate in FL’s history, I want to remind my colleagues that I am not a hypothetical, I sit in the same room w/ you, and your actions and words matter.
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Rain or shine, we’re mobilizing to get the job done❗️❗️❗️#FREEDOM
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Pastor told the congregation that the church, as a whole, is going to have to decide who they want to be in this moment. He went on to say that there’s a group of people who’s using religion as a mask to push oppression and control, all in the name of “religious freedom”. #Amen
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It’s has been a long time coming, but the day has finally come, Dixie Highway changed to Harriet Tubman Highway.
No, we cannot change the past, but we can make the necessary changes for a brighter future.
Trust black women, like Harriet Tubman, to lead you to your destination.
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Counties are overwhelmed w/ lines that stretch for miles, @GovRonDeSantis said FL will not open state run testing sites, @HealthyFla has basically declared the pandemic is over, and FL has over 46K COVID cases today. It’s every man/woman for themselves, because leadership is MIA.
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My 91 year old grandmother’s first time out since being vaccinated. I think she’s feeling ok and happy to be with the family. #MemorialDayWeekend
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When I tell you not to sleep on Florida, I really mean it! This is a Women’s for Harris event in Tampa, and they are FIRED UP & READY!!
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Pastor said in church today that “the PEOPLE are rising and they are taking the power away from the politicians, because they have abused it.” #truth #Sayfie #NeverAgainMSD
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👇🏾 one of my constituents just sent this message, and it saddens me, because families are trying to survive, but Florida is failing Floridians.
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In 2023, the Republicans in Florida moved over 800k voters from the rolls, listing them as inactive, with the majority being Democrats.
When you can’t win races off of your policies, you try and cheat your way to the top. There’s nothing “right” about this.
#BREAKING: Florida Republicans break a one million voter registration lead over Democrats in historic milestone, party announces
Chairman @EvanPower: "It's about a vision to make Florida the beacon of freedom for the rest of the country."
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Mail-in voting was fine. Drop boxes were fine. The absentee ballot process was fine. The problem was a record number of blacks went to vote and the @TheFLGOP noticed, so they moved the goal post and changed the rules. msnbc.com/all-in/watch/repub… via @MSNBC
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Putting guns in our children’s classrooms is WRONG. Arming teachers is WRONG.
I will always stand up for what’s RIGHT — I refuse to sit quietly. #WEthePEOPLE
Teachers in Florida could soon be armed — and this lawmaker is fighting to protect Black children from the proven disciplinary bias that could soon turn lethal
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Our main focus should be beating Donald Trump, not ousting or organizing against Bernie Sanders. It’s counter intuitive. Yes, I said it! 🤷🏾♂️
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The fact that @GovRonDeSantis just said that January 6th is something Floridians don’t care about is so unfortunate and false. Thank God he doesn’t speak for me and millions of other Floridians from both sides of the aisle who know and believe that we DO care about our democracy.
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We are OUT FOR BIDEN, knocking on doors for President @JoeBiden in the beautiful city of Milwaukee. The icing on the cake is I got a chance to do it with some amazing humans - @KelleyJRobinson, @bjoewolf , @SamAlleman, and many other Wisconsinites. Let's go win!
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While @GovRonDeSantis wastes time suing @budlight, Florida faces an alarming property insurance crisis, a severe teacher shortage, an ever-worsening affordable housing crisis, and countless other pressing concerns. It’s evident that he is out of touch with the real issues plaguing our state.
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ARM TEACHERS WITH RESOURCES, NOT GUNS!
ARM TEACHERS WITH RESOURCES, NOT GUNS!
ARM TEACHERS WITH RESOURCES, NOT GUNS!
ARM TEACHERS WITH RESOURCES, NOT GUNS!
This tweet serve as an early notice of my NO VOTE to arming teachers. 🤷🏾♂️
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Mama Jones just sent a mass text out to the family to let it be known that she has purchased a series of take home COVID test kits, and everyone must stand outside, test yourself, and wait 15-minutes before coming into HER house. And she ended with this emoji, 🤷🏾♂️. Gotta love her!
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On the neck of my suits I have my brother’s name embroidered, which is my reminder that he still has my back. Today is just one of those days. I miss him so much! 😢
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To every Florida school district that’s defying @GovRonDeSantis with his political theatrics, you are not alone in this fight. #GoodTrouble, necessary trouble will ALWAYS land you on the right side. ✊🏾 #standstrong
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This little girl is depending on us to #BringItHome tomorrow! If you don’t vote for anything else, vote for her!
@AndrewGillum, let’s #BringItHome, RATTLER!!
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This doesn’t sound like a President who’s about to give up on the American people. I’m sticking with @JoeBiden 💪🏾
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I just spoke with a teacher in my district who’s husband is in ICU fighting for his life from Covid. She has run out of money, she’s late to work twice a week bcuz she has to stand in food lines, and now she has just been denied her cash benefits from @aflac.
This is reality!
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Dear Democrats,
@JoeBiden is not the problem, nor is he the threat to Democracy, Donald Trump is. Remember that!
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You don’t abandon the person who has been there for us. @FlaDems stands with you, President @JoeBiden 💪🏾❤️
Florida state Senator @ShevrinJones, one of the state's most influential Democrats, as well as the current chair of the @MiamiDadeDems, signals his support for @JoeBiden to remain on #2024 ticket.
#FlaPol
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.@GovRonDeSantis took a 19 hour flight to Japan, but couldn’t take a 1 hour & 50 min flight to Fort Lauderdale. 🤷🏾♂️😒
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I believe a woman can run Florida much better. Let’s make it happen! That’s all. That’s the tweet.
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The young people will be the generation to save us!
#DontSayGay walkout at Freedom High School right now- sent to me by one of the teachers who saved me. 🏳️🌈
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After listening to a series of homophobic remarks in Education committee by moms promoting educational freedom, I had to respond after a mom insinuated that children are becoming gay and transgender because of books in school libraries.
We must call out homophobia!!
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Let this sink in, A PASTOR, @ReverendWarnock supports reproductive rights and LGBTQ rights! That’s what you call LEADING with the light of LOVE! #GaSenateRace
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Imagine being a US Senator trying to come for one of the most qualified Supreme Court nominees, but you don’t know the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
Confirm Judge #KetanjiBrownJackson & end this circus that the GOP is creating.
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When @PeteButtigieg calls on my bday eve to send good vibes for Florida to bring it home for @JoeBiden, you slip everything into overdrive. Thanks Mayor Pete for your friendship and for being such a transformational leader in this country.
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My best friend of over 30 years, a STAUNCH Republican, and loyal Trump supporter just text and said:
“Even I know when enough is enough, and when it’s time to change political parties. I’ve been sick to my stomach all week, Shev.”
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My nephew @DerrickJonesFS will vote for the first time on November 6th, and he is casting his vote for @AndrewGillum! I am proud of that RATTLER!!
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Florida is trying to move the goal post AGAIN when it comes to voting and access. Today, the Black caucus and our allies (@Annette_Taddeo & @nikkifried) stood with the African-American Clergy Alliance to let it be known that this is 2021, not 1961 - stop #VoterSuppression.
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African-Americans are 14% of the nation’s population, but 33% in Coronavirus cases. That’s the tweet.
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This is my 10th year in the legislature, and @GovRonDeSantis State of the State address was the most divisive piece of rhetoric that I have ever sat through. #OpeningDay
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The black church is the foundation of our communities, and today we gather to make our ancestors proud by gathering at the polls, TOGETHER!!
@AndrewGillum, have all prayed, and now we VOTE!
Let’s #BringitHome, RATTLER!!
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Feels great to have @JoeBiden as our President!
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This is my mom with my 5 month old niece, Nikora. Currently, my mom is in the hospital with Coronavirus, she is why I #MaskUp.
While one of my colleagues travel the state sueing cities and telling @FloridaDBPR to open bars, I ask Floridians to do what’s right and wear a mask.
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Florida just passed SB 90, creating more barriers for our most precious right to the democratic process, voting. Between Georgia and Florida, I really need to go check to see if we ever left the Jim Crow era, because there’s a lot of goal post moving happening.
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Mayor @PeteButtigieg comes with a fresh perspective that was needed on the stage, and he also speaks with such confidence in his response. He won the day 1 debate in my book. #DemDebate
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This is @OmariJHardy. Omari has a seat at the table, and he spoke up for #ThePEOPLE. Leaders everywhere, be like Omari. Thats all. That’s the tweet.
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I don’t know what the media and pundits are talking about, but 👏🏾AT👏🏾THESE👏🏾DOORS, #thePEOPLE want @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris.
🙋🏾♂️ I’m a witness, because we knocked on their doors and spoke to them today.
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My brother died three years ago unexpectedly, and life as I know it has been different. Today, my mom had a serious unexpected moment. Please send Mama Jones some positive thoughts today for me. Thanks y’all! 💔
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Access DENIED!
Florida law gives legislators the authority to make unannounced visits to state-run facilities — to inspect conditions and check on the wellbeing of the people inside. I’ve served in the Legislature for 13 years, and this has never happened.
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I can’t think of a better display of who Americans really are than the people of Martha’s Vineyard coming together to show humanity to strangers. #MarthasVineyard
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A union president as Lt. Govnernor! Karla Hernández is the perfect person for this role who's going to fight tirelessly.
Crist-Hernández 2022. Let's get to work.
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This picture is all you need to know about #HB1.
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Legalize marijuana.
Tax it!
Stop arresting for 20 grams or less, and release those who were arrested because of it.
Let’s move on!
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While we are wasting a special session on fighting @Disney and debating unconstitutional congressional maps, families around the state are praying we do right by them and provide relief to them during these difficult times. Florida has its priorities on everything but #thePEOPLE.
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Earlier this week my colleague, Rep. Porter said that “young people don’t have the wisdom or experience to make laws”. Let me introduce you to @Emma4Change -she’s done more in 1 month than the FL legislature has done in 20 yrs on #gunreform. #StrongWoman #NeverAgainMSD #Sayfie
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Today, Black leaders from across the State gathered on the steps of the Capitol to serve notice to Gov @RonDeSantisFL and his allies, that we will NOT be apart of his political strategy; We WILL NOT stand down, and we WILL fight back! ✊🏾
Thank you @equalgroundfl for leading us!
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For 2 years we have asked @GovRonDeSantis to come into the district to address the gun violence happening in our community, but nothing. We have asked for a gun violence task force, but nothing. The families in our community matter too!
WATCH: @SamBrockNBC brings @KendisGibson and @lindseyreiser the latest on the mass shooting in Miami-Dade County, FL, where at least 2 people have been killed and more than 20 people hurt.
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Even while knowing that I have already endorsed @JoeBiden, it was pretty cool and inspiring to spend some time on the phone with @PeteButtigieg this weekend. You’re a class act, Mayor Pete!
You did well @Chas10Buttigieg!
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👇🏾 White supremacist in 2021 wear suits and sit in the Florida legislature. Yep, I said it.
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.@GovRonDeSantis is a Harvard grad, he knows better, and he is well aware that his executive order won’t stand in court. This political posturing to excite his base when leadership is needed is irresponsible. Good for those school districts who are standing up to end this circus.
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The Florida Senate now has an LGBTQ+ caucus of TWO! Congratulations, Senator-Elect, @CarlosGSmith ❤️💙💛💚🧡
Happy Pride! 💪🏾
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I think it’s important to lift up and shout out @PeteButtigieg in this moment. #InfrastructureWeek is possible because you also worked to make it happen, while dealing with your own family struggles. Cheers to you, sir!
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The Florida caucus is present and accounted for, for the confirmation of Associate Justice #KentanjiBrownJackson at the @WhiteHouse
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For generation after generation, women have felt like they just have to accept harassment, assault, and abuse as part of life, and especially as part of having a career. That is especially true in politics, where women continue to have to work harder and smarter to find success.
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This is one of the many text messages that I am getting from nurses and doctors here in Florida who wish to remain anonymous.
The safety of our nurses and doctors should be a priority, and NO, it cannot wait, they need leadership in Florida now.
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They told you it was the “worst of the worst,” but that’s a lie.
Detainees wear wristbands by offense. Red is serious. Yellow? That’s for traffic tickets.
This is state-sponsored deception, and Floridians are paying the price.
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The Men of Florida are ready for @KamalaHarris!!
Join us tonight for our organizing call! 💪🏾
Link: us05web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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This is a pic of my oldest brother and I, and this is how my father showed love to us. This pic of @JoeBiden just shows a man who loves his son, unconditionally.
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What’s on the ballot?
- Healthcare
- Education
- Restoration of Rights
- Our Childrens future
*Its too much at stake for you not to vote.
Let’s help @AndrewGillum #BringItHome!!
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Florida refuses to acknowledge "climate change," despite streets turning into rivers and @GovRonDeSantis vetoing crucial infrastructure projects in vulnerable communities.
Welcome to the Free State of Florida! 🙄
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The @EducationFL has given its reasoning for not allowing AP African-American studies to be taught in Florida. They [the Dept] believes topics like “the Black struggle” and “activism” is “indoctrinating” children. 😒
Please know that “anti-wokeness” is actually anti-Blackness.
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She’s my friend, sister, and just an all around BAD ASS journalist - I want to wish @JoyAnnReid a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 🎊🎂🎈🎁🎉
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Today we debated on an amendment that would repeal a portion of the resign to run law, making it possible for Gov DeSantis to be able to run for President and still maintain his seat as Governor, if he loses.
If the Governor or anyone in the legislature is privileged enough to run for President, and he/she believe that they could win, then they should do it! But don’t hold us hostage while you fulfill your political ambitions.
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.@GovRonDeSantis press conference is WILD!! In all of my 38 years of living, I have never seen or heard such foolishness.
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I was able to pay off my students loans, but some people don’t have that luxury for whatever reason, and honestly, it doesn’t matter. We continue to give relief/credits to big corporations, forgetting about the little men/women! It’s their turn for a damn break! Thank you @POTUS!
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The FL Board of medicine, all appointed by @GovRonDeSantis, just voted to accept the states petition to ban & restrict gender affirming care in Florida. While it still has to go to rule making, this is disturbing, to say the least.
Florida is becoming a dangerous place to live.
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WE DID IT! WE, #ThePEOPLE just made HISTORY! Senate District 35 is in good hands! LETS GET BACK TO WORK! #WEthePEOPLE
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Brave is an understatement; strong is what these students are. Students from across the State traveled to Tallahassee to raise their voices. The LGBTQ community are not political pawns - they are your brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, & friends - they are watching too!
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The highlight of my day, was 👇🏾 - briefly connecting with Sec @PeteButtigieg 1- keep putting points on the board, Mr. Secretary.
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.@MiamiDadeDems is on FIRE and we are just getting started! 💪🏾
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You know a candidate is tired when they miss a call from @PeteButtigieg 🤦🏾♂️😩. Mayor Pete, thank you for the phone call and your support. You’ve paved the way for so many, and I’m proud to serve ALL people with you, not just in Florida, but across this country. #WEthePEOPLE
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS🚨
Judge Copper just ruled that Florida’s 15-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, because it violates Florida’s privacy clause. The injunction will not be effective until he writes his order. (1/2)
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Don’t Say Gay bill that was just signed by @GovRonDeSantis is just another stain on FL history. The party of “less government” is becoming the party of authoritarianism & censorship.
To every LGBTQ child, parent, and ally - we see you, we love you, and the fight has just begun.
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Our ancestors are rooting for us, and our children are watching us. We can’t let them down! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏻✊
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