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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Trump’s ‘concepts of a plan’ on healthcare is “frightening,” says Florida health care advocate
As former President Donald Trump keeps discussing possible replacements for the Affordable Care Act, a Florida patients’ advocate warns that this could be disastrous for healthcare across the state.
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‘Deeply hurt’: Haitian community in Florida responds to Trump’s ugly lies
After former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Haitian immigrants in Ohio were stealing cats and dogs to eat them, the Haitian community in Florida – the nation’s largest – reacted, calling his comments “slanderous” and “harmful.”
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Florida’s biggest anti-abortion politicians are seeking reelection in November
These legislators have consistently voted to take away a woman’s right to body autonomy. Some are quietly working to defeat the grassroots referendum that would overturn Gov. DeSantis’ six-week abortion ban and enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.
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DeSantis’ election police question and ‘intimidate’ Florida voters who signed abortion petitions
The DeSantis administration’s investigation of signatures that were previously deemed valid “is what state-authorized election interference looks like,” say pro-choice activists.
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DeSantis’ administration uses taxpayer dollars in “desperate attempt” to sabotage Amendment 4
Advocates of the citizen-led initiative are calling out the Republican-led government’s effort to attack Amendment 4 as yet another example of the state’s attempts to mislead voters.
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Latinas disproportionally affected by Florida’s 6-week abortion ban
The 6-week abortion ban that went into effect in Florida in May has endangered women with at-risk pregnancies or health issues. And no one is more impacted than Latinas, pro-choice advocates say.
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Anti-abortion groups ramp up efforts to fight Amendment 4
As reproductive rights advocates continue to rally to enshrine the right to abortion in Florida’s Constitution, anti-abortion groups are fighting the passage of the amendment in November.
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Just the facts: What you need to know about Florida’s Amendment 4
As abortion rights take center stage in Florida’s 2024 elections, voters will have the final say on whether abortion should be banned after six weeks, or legal until viability. Here is what the proposed amendment could mean for women and families across the Sunshine State.
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What to know about Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s plans if she’s elected to the Senate
The Democrat running to unseat Republican Sen. Rick Scott in November has several plans she says will improve the lives of everyday Floridians struggling to make ends meet in a state that many find unaffordable.
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What to know about Amendment 4, the ballot measure to protect women’s reproductive rights in Florida
Amendment 4 seeks to override Florida’s six-week abortion ban and enshrine access to abortion in the state Constitution.
