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ICYMI: Frank Artiles and Republicans Have Worst Week Ever After Racial and Misogynist Slurs    After referring to his colleagues using racist and sexist slurs, Frank Artiles is feeling the pressure to resign. Republicans refuse to …

Frank Artiles Caves to Florida Democrats and Progressives Around the Country and Resigns from Florida Senate While Republicans in the State Legislature have remained silent on Artiles racist and sexist hate speech, Democrats and Progressives successfully …

Protestors Call for Frank Artiles’ Resignation After Use of Racist and Misogynistic Slurs Dozens gather at closed Kendall office to demand he resign   Today,​ dozens of protestors gathered outside Frank Artiles’ Kendall office to protest the racist …

Florida Democratic Party Rejects Frank Artiles Weak Apology for Racist and Misogynistic Statements, Stands Behind Senator Audrey Gibson   In response to Frank Artiles’ weak apology for his hate-speech, Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel released the following …

As a Result of Racist and Sexist Comments, Florida Democratic Party Calls on Senator Frank Artiles to Resign   In response to the racist and sexist slurs used by Frank Artiles when referring to his African-American and female colleagues …

ICYMI: The Worst of the Worst of the Republican Legislature Budget Republicans hurt Florida families with massive cuts to healthcare, education and the environment   The Florida House and Senate will vote on their respective budgets …

Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez Include Florida Stop on “Come Together and Fight Back Tour” The Senator and DNC Chairman will speak to the economic issues affecting Florida families   Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Democratic National Committee …

Florida Democratic Party Announces 25% Fundraising Increase for First Quarter of 2017 In addition to improved fundraising, party sees nearly 40% increase in online small-dollar donations   FDP spokesperson Johanna Cervone issued the following statement regarding the party’s first quarterly …

Republicans Confirm Extreme Right-Winger Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court Neil Gorsuch has a proven history of placing corporations over workers and civil rights   Today, the Senate voted to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. FDP …

Republicans Support Guns Over People Again Republicans pass reckless expansion of Stand Your Ground Law, place interests of the gun lobby over the safety of Floridians   In spite of overwhelming evidence against the failed law, …