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Florida Senate Race Becomes a Battle Over Climate Resilience

Amy Green / Inside Climate News Oct 11, 2024 When he was Florida's governor, Republican Sen. Rick Scott reportedly banned the words “climate change” from state agencies. Now he's in a tight race with Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Senate Panel Advances Bills to Combat AI in Elections

Zachary Roth / Colorado Newsline May 16, 2024 Democrats warn deceptive images from generative AI threaten fair elections. Republicans see a threat to speech. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Mitch Steps Down

Dave Whamond Feb 29, 2024 Dig deeper

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The Goon Squad

Dave Whamond Feb 8, 2024 Dig deeper

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Newsom Picks Laphonza Butler To Fill Feinstein’s Seat

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 2, 2023 Butler previously served as the head of a major SEIU local. But she also represented Uber as it fought efforts to classify drivers as employees. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Gavin Newsom and Dianne Feinstein’s Empty Senate Seat

Mel Leonor Barclay / The 19th Sep 29, 2023 The California Governor is expected to appoint a Black woman to fill the Senate seat, at least temporarily. There are currently no Black women in the Senate. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )