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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Orlando LGBTQ Activists Gather to Mourn Colorado Victims of Hate Crime
“Thanksgiving tables will have empty chairs this week. Holidays will have missing faces. These are the costs of hate violence,” Equality Florida said in a statement.
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Great Weekend Escapes Without Leaving Home
Now that the weekend has finally arrived, what would you like to do to relax and recharge? Here are some fun ideas to enjoy, all from the comfort of your home…
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DeSantis-Backed Conservatives Won Big in School Board Races in Florida. Here’s What This Means for the Classroom.
Newly elected school board members will assist in implementing education policies that will impact what children learn in schools across the state.
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5 Boricua Superstars Share Their Top Ways to Deal With Stress and Relax
No matter how hectic things get, these celebs have found a way to center and find their calm. Here’s how they do it.
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The Senate Is Voting This Week to Protect Gay Marriage. Here’s How You Can Help.
Vote is expected Wednesday on bipartisan legislation that would enshrine marriage equality into federal law.
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The Red Wave That Fizzled: Democrats Over-Perform in Midterm Elections as Trump-Endorsed Candidates Falter
Tuesday’s vote was not a rejection of Joe Biden’s presidency by the American people, as Trump and other members of the GOP had predicted. But could it be the end of the Trump era?
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Anna Eskamani, Gen-Z Activist Maxwell Frost Among the Democrats Who Won in Florida
These districts in the Sunshine Stare remain true blue. And the Sunshine State made history with a Gen-Z Democratic victor!
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What You Need to Know About Republican Plans to Cut Social Security, Medicare
A spokesperson for the Economy Policy Institute broke it down for Floricua. “I think these fears shouldn’t be taken lightly.”
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Val Demings’ Campaign Blasts Rubio for Attempting to Hide His Desire to Cut Social Security and Medicare
The Democrat challenging Rubio for the Senate detailed the many ways the Republican senator has signaled his plans to undermine and cut benefits, affecting seniors and families.
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Miami-Dade County Hires Former Proud Boy Members to Serve as Poll Workers
Two former members of the white national extremist group will be serving as poll workers in Miami-Dade County and interacting with voters on Election Day.
