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Lenny Curry

Dirty Delete: This Republican mayor is willing to troll for likes

Lenny Curry really, really likes to tweet.

On Dec 23, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Target ball rolling in cross walk with caption 'Just found out today that the target balls do roll if you hit them with your car' (l) Target building with sign (c) Target ball rolling in cross walk and car driving away with caption 'Just found out today that the target balls do roll if you hit them with your car' (r)

‘Just found out today that the Target balls do roll’: Customer captures Target red ball rolling outside

'That worker definitely saw it and decided he didn't.'

On Dec 13, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘Sorry Trump’: DeSantis’ ‘bloodbath’ victory has the internet already hyping him for 2024

'Sorry, Trump. This is Ron DeSantis’ party now.'

On Nov 8, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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‘It slaps’: Dunkin’ worker shows off new Pancake Wake-Up Wrap to widespread acclaim

'This was so majestic.'

On Nov 2, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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The ‘Lazer Nazi’ is claiming credit on Telegram for antisemitic messages displayed this weekend—and pledging more vandalism

Antisemitic messages were displayed in Florida, California, and Texas.

On Oct 31, 2022 by Claire Goforth

woman speaking in bathroom with hand up caption 'I was on a full time contract as a dancer' (l) woman speaking in bathroom with hands out caption 'and my high risk doctor was like absolutely not' (c) Woman speaking in bathroom with hands out caption 'and they said we refuse to accommodate your high risk pregnancy' (r)

‘No work, no pay, and don’t come back’: Woman claims employer of 11 years tried to fire her due to high-risk pregnancy

'I know you guys can't do this to me.'

On Oct 27, 2022 by Jack Alban

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Charlie Crist supporters misinterpret pro-DeSantis ‘Keep Florida Free’ chant as ‘refried beans’

The chant was wildly misinterpreted, it appears.

On Oct 25, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Ron DeSantis in front of 'don't say gay bill' headlines

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the right-wing press factory that pumped Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

The rollout appeared to be effective.

On Oct 11, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Matt Gaetz asks for Florida hurricane aid tweet

‘Voting against your own interests just to own the libs can be tragic’: Florida Republicans beg for hurricane relief after voting against it

'F*cking hypocrite.'

On Oct 3, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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‘So at what point will they realize?’: Cars line up at closed McDonald’s drive-thru during Hurricane Ian

'When you’re an automated program in America and forced to work during a hurricane.'

On Sep 30, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

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‘Is there not enough misery already without using an animal in distress for clickbait?’: Weatherman fails to save kitten stuck in Hurricane Ian, sparking debate

'This man’s career was just ruined with one cat tweet.'

On Sep 28, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Head of postcard company that wanted employees to work through Hurricane Ian credits Scientology for her business acumen

PostcardMania's founder also donated to Trump and DeSantis.

On Sep 28, 2022 by Claire Goforth

woman speaking in car hand on chest caption 'What it is like living in Florida during hurricane season and you work at a whack blank company' (l) woman speaking in car hand out caption 'What it is like living in Florida during hurricane season and you work at a whack blank company' 'Things to consider if u want to move to Florida -I want to go back to my old job now.' (c) woman speaking in car hand out caption 'What it is like living in Florida during hurricane season and you work at a whack blank company' (r)

‘You’re on your own’: Florida worker says her ‘billion-dollar’ company won’t give her PTO for not coming in during hurricane

'You're literally just a number to them.'

On Sep 28, 2022 by Natasha Dubash

Florida asks Supreme Court to rule on controversial social media law

Florida petitions Supreme Court to rule on law that prevents politicians from being banned on social media

It could have major first amendment ramifications.

On Sep 22, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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Ron DeSantis runs nationwide ad featuring pastor who uses Facebook to criticize Jews

The pastor also thinks Catholics like DeSantis pray to a false idol.

On Sep 19, 2022 by Claire Goforth