The "Gilded Age" lives on, but in 2024, Republicans are setting a new standard for human rights violations. Workers wouldn't be allowed rest breaks, even in the severe heat of FL's summers, which has worsened with #globalwarming.
28-11: The FL state Senate just passed a bill to remove local govts' authority to adopt heat standards, such as guaranteed shade and rest breaks, for workers.
The bill would make all local heat protections “void & prohibited.”
#GOPDeathCult
https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2024-02-29/florida-legislature-bill-miami-summer-extreme-heat-ban-local-heat-protections-outdoor-workers-we-count
Via Kyle Griffin:
BREAKING: Sen. Kyrsten #Sinema just announced that she's NOT running for re-election to the #Senate. #Arizona
ADDED: WaPo: Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) entered the race more than a year ago, while Kari Lake, a former gubernatorial candidate and TV news anchor, is widely expected to nab the Republican nomination.
Jamie Raskin Set To ‘Revive Legislation’ That Would Bar Trump From Holding Office Under 14th Amendment https://www.mediaite.com/politics/jamie-raskin-set-to-revive-legislation-that-would-bar-trump-from-holding-office-under-14th-amendment/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
@GottaLaff Oh girl!
@GottaLaff Raskin makes me want to go to law school. But only to take his classes.
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion rights in constitution
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #France
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/04/europe/france-abortion-constitution-intl
'Disgusted and insulted': Sinéad O'Connor’s estate demands Trump quit using her music 'immediately' https://www.alternet.org/disgusted-and-insulted-sinead-o-connor-s-estate-demands-trump-quit-using-her-music-immediately/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
@TonyStark I’ll never understand. @dukepaaron
@dukepaaron So you’re a masochist? 😛
@dukepaaron Where do you find them….
@dukepaaron Who is this tosser?!
@Johannab How do we know if it’s ADD or age? @MiriShuli
Popular March break destinations like Florida are having measles outbreaks and the Florida Surgeon General is no longer requiring children who are unvaccinated to remain home from schools where measles cases are circulating which means cases will continue to surge there.
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses that infect humans, spreads through the air, and requires such a small dose to become infected that 90% of people who are not immune will become infected if exposed. 4/
▶ ANOTHER Judge orders Trump REMOVED from Illinois ballot for inciting Jan 6 riot
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