Politics

FIU Pro-Palestine Students Relieved After Death of Bill to Strip Financial Aid

FIU Pro-Palestine Students Relieved After Death of Bill to Strip Financial Aid

Social Media Rips Mayor Suarez a New One Over Trump Endorsement

Social Media Rips Mayor Suarez a New One Over Trump Endorsement

"You and Your Husband Are Dead": Boynton Beach Man Convicted for Voicemail Threat to George Santos

By Naomi Feinstein
Feb 27, 2024

Frank Stanzione of Boynton Beach said he left a voicemail for the then-congressman "to make him feel like a piece of shit."
Muppet Sex and Mein Kampf: Florida Lawmakers Scramble to Regulate Runaway AI Technology

By Izzy Kapnick and Naomi Feinstein
Feb 14, 2024

Legislators are looking to institute AI regulations as deepfakes creep evermore into everyday life.
"Conversation About Israel": Alan Dershowitz Campus Visit Riles UM Protesters

By Patrick McCaslin
Feb 8, 2024

Dershowitz threatened litigation after a University of Miami student group skewered him ahead of his campus event.
Florida Supreme Court to Rule on Ballot Item to Cement Abortion Rights Into State Constitution

By Patrick McCaslin
Feb 7, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court will decide whether abortion rights in the state will be put to a vote in the 2024 election.
Florida Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Mayor Suarez Over Security Detail

By Naomi Feinstein and Alex DeLuca
Feb 1, 2024

The City of Miami was billed for hefty personal security costs accrued by Mayor Suarez during his blink-and-you'll-miss-it presidential run.
Gaza War Protesters Dog Biden During Florida Fundraising Swing

By Isabella Canizares
Jan 31, 2024

Young progressives turned out in droves in Miami to warn President Biden that his support for Israel's military action would be a deal breaker come Election Day.
Razing Liberty Square Documents Community's Unraveling

By Douglas Markowitz
Jan 23, 2024

The documentary Razing Liberty Square looks at the Miami housing project's tumultuous history and its uncertain future.
Ron, Gone! Top 10 Reactions to DeSantis Suspending Presidential Bid

By Isabella Canizares
Jan 22, 2024

Pundits and politicians took to the platform formerly known as Twitter to bid colorful adieus to Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign.
Florida GOP Boots Chairman Christian Ziegler Over Rape Claims

By David Minsky
Jan 9, 2024

After the allegations surfaced, Ziegler remained defiant and refused to step down, saying, "My wife is behind me 150 percent."
Trump Avenue: Hialeah Stays True to Trump in Midst of Criminal Cases

By Theo Karantsalis and Izzy Kapnick
Dec 22, 2023

Hialeah has a love affair with charismatic politicians accused of felonious conduct.
VIDEO: George Santos Sends Words of Encouragement to Florida Rep. Fabián Basabe

By Naomi Feinstein
Dec 7, 2023

"Hey Fabián, I want to tell you to hang in there and keep fighting."
Florida Democratic Party Calls for GOP Chair's Resignation After Report of Sexual Assault Claim

By Naomi Feinstein and Alex DeLuca
Nov 30, 2023

Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said the "level of hypocrisy in this situation is stunning."
Miami Commissioner Responds to Claims She Offered Lucrative Job in Exchange for Endorsement

By Naomi Feinstein
Nov 17, 2023

The claims were lodged in the midst of a heated runoff race between Sabina Covo and Damian Pardo.
Florida Supreme Court Appears Not to Buy Moody's Challenge to Recreational Marijuana Amendment

By Carlos Miller
Nov 14, 2023

The Florida Supreme Court expressed skepticism over Attorney General Ashley Moody's argument that an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana should not be put to voters.
Trump Avenue? Hialeah Mayor Proposes Naming Street After Ex-President

By Theo Karantsalis
Nov 9, 2023

The last time Hialeah considered renaming a street, "Donald J. Trump Avenue," it did not go smoothly.
Photos: Donald Trump Supporters Skip Miami Debate, Descend on Hialeah

By Michele Eve Sandberg
Nov 9, 2023

Fans of the front-running GOP candidate had no need for a debate.
Welcome to the Circus: Inside the Spin Room After the Republican Presidential Debate

By Naomi Feinstein
Nov 9, 2023

Once the debate is over, the spin room is where the real fun begins.
City of Miami Spent More Than $20K on Presidential Campaign Trail Security for Mayor Suarez

By Alex DeLuca and Naomi Feinstein
Nov 8, 2023

Internal memos described the officers' trips on the presidential campaign trail as "travel on city business."
Updated List: Every Known Florida School District Book Ban, July 2021 Through June 2023

By Alex DeLuca and Tom Finkel
Oct 17, 2023

A list of every known book ban instituted in Florida public school districts since July 1, 2021.
"Cohen"-Calling: Billy Corben Jousts With Coral Gables Mayor Over Jewish Name Reference

By Naomi Feinstein
Oct 12, 2023

The filmmaker says local politicians not-so-subtly use his legal last name as a dog whistle to call attention to his Jewish heritage.