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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Val Demings to Boricuas: ‘We Can Do Better Than Marco Rubio’
As she prepares to face off against the Republican senator in November, the Congress member launches Todos Con Demings, the campaign’s bilingual Latino outreach effort.
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Florida Dems: DeSantis’ Redistricting Maps ‘Shameful,’ ‘an Attack on Democracy’
The governor’s map does not increase the number of Hispanic access seats and eliminates seats held by Black lawmakers. This determines where your tax dollars go and can affect every part of your life.
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Yes, Climate Change Is Impacting Floridians Right Now
Residents of the Sunshine State are feeling the effects of global warming, and Latinos and Democrats are calling for action.
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Florida’s Jobless Benefits Haven’t Changed in 24 Years. DeSantis Still Won’t Raise Them.
Despite a push from Democrats to raise the amount, Florida remains one of the four states with the lowest weekly unemployment benefits.
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Sen. Lauren Book: ‘Florida Republicans Are Putting Up Barriers That Keep People From Achieving the American Dream’
As more families struggle to make ends meet, GOP politicians in Tallahassee are diverting people’s attention from their failure to address the economy, says the Florida Senate Minority Leader.
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Researchers Predict Above Average-Activity for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
With storms becoming larger and more powerful because of global climate change, scientists warn that people need to take the threat seriously.
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The Effects of the Pandemic Continue to Hit Black and Hispanic Families Hardest
Florida Democrats’ plans to provide relief for hardworking households have not fared well on the other side of the aisle.
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Charlie Crist and Florida Democrats Blast Gov. DeSantis’ ‘Dirty Dozen’ Bills. This Is Why.
If you are not fully aware of what these bills actually mean for you and your family, here’s a complete rundown.
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Democrats’ Bill Limits Insulin Costs to $35 a Month. 193 House Republicans Voted Against It.
Price-gouging by drug makers has raised the price of insulin by almost 500 percent in recent years, with some paying more than $1,000 a month for the medication, even with insurance.
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Billboards Across Florida Are Urging People to ‘Say Gay’ in Defiance of the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
The goal is to let Floridians know, especially LGBTQ youth, that it’s “OK to talk about who you are and where you come from.”
