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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Court Rules DeSantis Can’t Stop Social Media Companies From Moderating Their Content
After Twitter banned Donald Trump for “inciting violence,” Florida’s governor attempted to curtail private social media companies’ right to moderate content.
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Who Is Matt Gaetz and What Does He Really Stand For? Take a Look at His Voting Record.
He voted “No” to addressing the shortage of infant formula in the US and “No” to protecting Floridians from price gouging of consumer fuels. But that is just the beginning…
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DeSantis Doles Out Millions, But Fails to Say Funds Come From Biden’s American Rescue Plan
As the Republican hands out big checks to mostly red rural Florida counties, he blames Biden’s plan for inflation and pushes “Brandon Did That” stickers on his campaign website.
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Nikki Fried Rolls Out Massive Plan to Make Florida Affordable for Seniors in 2023
“I’ve stood up my whole life for those who have needed a fighter,” said Fried. So now the only statewide elected Democrat is rolling out a plan to alleviate the high cost of living for seniors.
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Singer Camila Cabello Is Helping Create a Safe Space for LGBTQ Kids and Their Families
The newly launched Protect Our Kids fund is designed to provide resources for students, teachers, and families impacted by the “Don’t Say Gay” law that Cabello calls “hateful.”
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Here’s How You Can Urge DeSantis to Veto Bill That Protects Puppy Mills
If signed into law, the measure could benefit puppy mills, the commercial breeding operations that abuse animals for profit.
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De Santis’ New Law Requires Students to Observe ‘Victims of Communism Day.’ State Democrats See the Irony.
Some are calling out the Republican governor for using many of the same tactics found in dictatorial governments, such as voter suppression, book banning, censorship, and state-mandated political indoctrination.
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Republicans Hold on to Disney Donations Even as They Fight the Entertainment Giant
Money, theatre, political revenge. The DeSantis vs. Disney ever-evolving saga continues, with surprising new turns…
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Florida Taxpayers Sue DeSantis for Eliminating Disney’s Special District. This Lawyer Wants You to Join the Lawsuit.
A Lawyer Is Suing Florida to Protect Taxpayers and Defend the First Amendment. Here’s Why He Is Asking You to Join.
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The Hidden Face of Florida’s Climate Change Crisis
Global warming impacts our communities in ways that many of us don’t realize, including the dinner table, housing prices, and even seasonal allergies. Why doesn’t the state’s Republican leadership take action, and what can you do about it?
