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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis brings his presidential pitch to Philadelphia

BY: - July 1, 2023

The Republican presidential candidate spoke at the Moms for Liberty summit on Friday morning.

Members of the crowd bow their heads in prayer at the start of the Faith & Freedom Road to Majority conference at the Washington Hilton on June 23, 2023. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Where the GOP presidential candidates stand on national abortion bans, restrictions

BY: - June 27, 2023

Here's a look at the 2024 field -- as it currently stands.

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Bhutanese costumer Basudha Rizal of Harrisburg buys groceries at BNN International Market on Derry Street in Harrisburg (Photo by Mark Pynes/PennLive).

While Congress fiddles on immigration reform, central Pa. embraced Bhutanese migrants | Ray Landis

BY: - June 25, 2023

An immigration know-nothing in the White House would just make a bad situation worse.

Pa. LGBTQ groups mobilize against Moms For Liberty gathering in Philly

BY: - June 2, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a 2024 GOP presidential candidate, is expected to address the group.

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If the GOP won’t do it, Democrats will have to block Trump’s nomination for them | Bruce Ledewitz

BY: - May 19, 2023

Any chance that Trump might become president should be avoided at all costs. Democrats have a role to play in the nominating process.

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Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis at a news conference at Pinellas County schools, Aug. 11, 2021. (Credit: Gov. DeSantis Facebook/The Florida Phoenix).

What the War on Woke tells us about the GOP’s power play for 2024 | Heather MacDonald

BY: - May 10, 2023

The power of the modern conservative movement is enhanced by weaponizing incompetence.

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Democrats don’t want Biden. But they probably can’t win without him | John L. Micek

BY: - April 28, 2023

They're not thrilled the president is seeking a second term. But nor can they come up with a replacement.

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Are influential anti-DEI Trumpers trying to turn Pa. into Florida? | Michael Coard

BY: - April 25, 2023

The signs are there. Be aware -- and then vote.

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Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis at a news conference at Pinellas County schools, Aug. 11, 2021. (Credit: Gov. DeSantis Facebook/The Florida Phoenix).

Beware Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-worker agenda | Opinion

BY: - April 18, 2023

His presidential run is getting all the attention. But his anti-worker agenda is worthy of scrutiny.

Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis at a news conference at Pinellas County schools, Aug. 11, 2021. (Credit: Gov. DeSantis Facebook/The Florida Phoenix).

An eye on the White House? Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis makes his pitch to Pa. conservatives

BY: - April 2, 2023

'I do think DeSantis is more aware of the current issues going on with education and parents’ rights,' Shannon Grady, a Moms For Liberty leader from Chester County, said.

Florida, Pennsylvania leaders speak out against DeSantis’ policies ahead of Harrisburg visit

BY: - March 31, 2023

‘We don’t want to see others be inspired by Gov. Ron DeSantis to mimic his behavior,’ Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani said.

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What bad decisions by Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom have in common | Bruce Ledewitz

BY: - March 23, 2023

We're citizens -- not subjects. The two governors ignored that fact in their unconstitutional haste to punish two corporations.