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DeSantis’ failed model of governance is particularly obvious in the contradiction between his claim that Florida is the freest state and the wave of repressive policies that make up his so called anti-woke agenda

In the name of freedom, he has instituted a 6-week abortion ban, restricted transgender bathroom access, “banned gender-affirming care for minors,” signed bills that go after drag shows, attacked businesses such as Disney that disagree with his policies, ...

Victoria Stuart 🇨🇦 🏳️‍⚧️ 2y ago

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... waged an assault on public and higher education, imposed a culture of fear and censorship, & expanded a range of authoritarian policies that turn liberty into a weapon of retribution and punishment.

If freedom is to be rescued from the MAGA extremists, it is crucial for progressives to challenge the notion that democracy & capitalism are synonymous & that the free market translates to personal freedom.

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Victoria Stuart 🇨🇦 🏳️‍⚧️ 2y ago

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DeSantis is at the forefront of his fascist party in rejecting this notion of freedom.

Neoliberal and fascist notions of freedom must be challenged by making clear that democracy and economic inequality are inseparable. More to the point, democracy and capitalism are mutually antagonistic.

People cannot make meaningful choices in their lives when laboring under staggering forms of economic inequality.

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