Giselle is Floricua’s political correspondent. She writes about the economy, environmental and social justice, and all things Latino. A published author, Giselle was born in Havana and grew up in New Jersey and Miami. She is passionate about equality, books, and cats.
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Why It Could Be Harder for Floridians to Rebuild After Hurricane Idalia
As Floridians braced Wednesday for Hurricane Idalia’s landfall, insurers kept an anxious eye on the Category 3 storm that could result in claims for billions of dollars in damages.
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How One County Is Teaching Kids to Be Critical Thinkers in DeSantis’ Florida
Schools in Broward County are grappling with the Republican governor’s education policies as they try to provide the best learning opportunities for all their students.
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DeSantis’ Record Faces Scrutiny After Nazi Kills 3 in Racist Attack in Jacksonville
Critics say the deadly tragedy is the result of DeSantis’ refusal to condemn hateful ideologies, his fight against what he calls the “woke” agenda, and a disregard for common-sense gun safety laws.
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Two People Filed Over Half of the 1,100 Book Complaints in Florida Schools
A recent study of the state’s book bans shows how a small group of activists can overwhelm the system and keep books from school library shelves.
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DeSantis Fails to Break Out During First GOP Presidential Primary Debate
The Republican incumbent stumbled, dodged questions, and struggled to stand out among the more commanding presences on stage.
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Announces Run for US Senate Against Rick Scott
The former congresswoman is viewed by many Florida Democrats as their best chance to defeat incumbent Sen. Rick Scott. And although she recognizes that she faces a steep climb in a red-leaning state, the former Democratic representative is convinced that the fight is winnable.
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DeSantis’ Veto of Federal Funds Costs Floridians $354 Million
The Republican governor’s veto represents a loss for energy saving programs that would have directly benefited Florida taxpayers struggling with high electricity bills.
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1 in 3 LGBTQ+ Floridians Want to Leave Florida
According to a new survey, more than 93% of LGBTQ+ Floridians said they feel less safe now than they did before Gov. Ron DeSantis passed a series of restrictive laws targeting their communities.
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Teaching in DeSantis’ Florida Has Become Impossible, Educators Say
Two teachers, one retired, one hoping to make a difference, spoke to Floricua about the obstacles that educators are facing as a result of the Republican governor’s extreme right-wing education policies.
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Florida Now Requires Students to Obtain Parental Permission to Use a Nickname in School
The “Parental Authorization for Deviation from Student’s Legal Name Form” asks parents to sign if they agree to allow their child to use a name aside from their legally given name on any campus.
