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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Gas Prices at Lowest Level Since June and Continuing to Drop
In some markets, Florida drivers are finding gas prices in the $3.60s or lower.
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DeSantis Appoints ‘Minimally Qualified’ Conservative Candidate to Florida Supreme Court
The appointment gives the court a majority of conservative justices picked by the state’s Republican governor.
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More Days With More Coastal Flooding Ahead, Predicts NOAA
As sea levels rise, damaging flooding that decades ago only happened during a storm now happens more regularly.
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As Rents Increase, so Do Big Buck Donations to DeSantis From the Real Estate Industry
Since DeSantis took office in 2019, rents in the Sunshine State have increased by 40% compared to 25% nationally.
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Florida LGBTQ Voters ‘Extremely Motivated’ to Vote in Midterm Elections
A new survey revealed that state LGBTQ and ally voters have grave concerns about their basic human rights, including access to abortion, freedom of speech, and health care.
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Disney Signs Open Letter Supporting Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
The entertainment giant is now among a group of Hollywood studios in support of codifying LGBTQ marriage rights into federal law.
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Matt Gaetz Votes Against Bill Targeting Human Trafficking
Under investigation since 2020 for possible sex trafficking and sex with a minor, the Florida representative was among the 20 Republicans who voted against the renewal of the measure.
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Florida Will Include Gun Safety Tips With Weapons Licenses, Nikki Fried Announces
The goal is to prevent accidental shootings and to keep guns out of the hands of children.
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‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Under Fire: Lawsuit Charges It Violates Federal Laws
The suit seeks to stop the implementation of the divisive law and argues that it was enacted to shame and silence LGBTQ children and families.
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Charlie Crist Launches ‘Freedom to Learn’ Policy for Florida Public Schools
After calling out Gov. DeSantis for banning classroom discussions on race and LGBTQ matters, Crist focused on low-level teacher pay and benefits.
