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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Latest from Giselle Balido
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Need Help Affording Your Pet? There’s Help Available in Your Area
When paying for food or medical care for your animal companion becomes difficult, there are local and national organizations that can offer assistance.
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5 Top Latino Audiobooks to Escape During the Holidays
With the holidays also come days off to be with family and friends… and, for many, to escape from the doldrums of everyday life. And what better way to escape than with a great story?
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Need Help with Housing, Rent, or Food? Here’s How You Can Find Resources in Your Area
Whether you need help finding housing or paying rent, or if you are a senior in need of transportation or in-home care help, there are programs that can help.
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Neo-Nazi Group Protests Outside Drag Event in Lakeland
Shouts of “Heil, Hitler!” were heard, as extremist related incidents continue to rise across Florida.
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9 Tips to Enjoy a Stress-Free Navidad
With the right attitude and these easy-to-implement tools, the holidays can be “the most wonderful time of the year.”
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Gov. DeSantis-Backed School Boards Begin Firing Florida Educators
Educational leaders who enforced mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic are among the casualties.
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7 New Bilingual Children’s Books to Celebrate Navidad and the Holiday Season
These newly released, beautifully illustrated books in Spanish and English will delight kids and give parents, abuelos y tíos the opportunity to share inspiring fun stories with los pequeños.
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Under DeSantis’ Leadership, the ‘Free State of Florida’ Wants to Limit Protests at the Capitol
This measure could have been used to prevent protests against segregation in the 1960s and the 2018 demonstration by high school students against gun violence, among other issues.
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7 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Holiday Shopping
Is your budget a little tight? Here’s the good news: You can still enjoy gift-giving without overspending or going into debt!
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Florida Lawmakers Aim to Change Law so DeSantis Can Run for President Without Resigning as Governor
This would allow DeSantis to run for president and regain his position as governor if he doesn’t win the presidential election.
