UPurduer
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Ballot initiatives have been a crucial tool for defending representative democracy in states where Republicans have gerrymandered & suppressed voters.
Since 2010, the GOP responded to these & proposals like abortion & min wage increases by trying to restrict initiatives nearly everywhere they could
Since 2010, the GOP responded to these & proposals like abortion & min wage increases by trying to restrict initiatives nearly everywhere they could
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) wants to make ballot initiatives impossible.
FL already requires 60% support to pass—abortion rights & legal weed failed despite 56-57% support in 2024.
Last decade, voters passed amendments to end gerrymandering & restore voting rights, which DeSantis also undermined
FL already requires 60% support to pass—abortion rights & legal weed failed despite 56-57% support in 2024.
Last decade, voters passed amendments to end gerrymandering & restore voting rights, which DeSantis also undermined
DeSantis' proposals for Florida’s ballot initiative process could effectively end it
The governor’s proposals include eliminating signature gathering as it exists now.
www.tampabay.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Ballot initiatives have been a crucial tool for defending representative democracy in states where Republicans have gerrymandered & suppressed voters.
Since 2010, the GOP responded to these & proposals like abortion & min wage increases by trying to restrict initiatives nearly everywhere they could
Since 2010, the GOP responded to these & proposals like abortion & min wage increases by trying to restrict initiatives nearly everywhere they could