Political

Florida gubernatorial candidate Jerry Demings has suspended his campaign after he disclosed his cancer diagnosis. Demings, the mayor of Orange County, made the announcement surrounded by family members. He said the cancer was discovered during […]

Many local elected officials – including conservatives – are speaking out about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to cut property taxes, which they say is about government power as much as tax revenue. It’s been one […]

   SOUTH FLORIDA — In a dramatic shift in the already heated race for Florida’s Congressional District 20, Dr. Rudolph Moise announced Tuesday that he is officially stepping away from the race and throwing his support […]

By Gerren Keith Gaynor | Racial justice advocates descended on Capitol Hill to slam the Trump administration’s policies that they say are an “attack on the Black economy,” as Black Americans see rising unemployment and disproportionate impacts […]

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr | Let’s be clear this is not just about a seat. This is about legacy, representation, and the future of Black political power in South Florida. In the aftermath of […]

By Noni Haynes The Florida Capitol-Special legislative sessions are expensive beyond actual dollars because critics say is the Republican legislature has failed to act on issues hurting Floridians.  This session, Governor Ron DeSantis passed a […]

Dēmos president Taifa Smith Butler released the following statement following today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which debilitates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and gives states a clear path to dilute Black and brown citizens’ voting power:   “Today’s decision is […]