DeSantis targets unions in Florida amid new curbs on dues
Florida law SB 256 tightens union rules for public sector groups, raising certification to 60 percent and banning automatic dues deductions. United Teachers of Dade struggles near 60 percent, faces decertification risk though not immediate. police unions exempted, rights and pay implications raise labor and political stakes in a polarized state.
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Word of the year 2023 authentic tops Merriam Webster list
The Merriam Webster word of the year for 2023 is authentic, reflecting a crisis of authenticity and a search for what is real. Other top searches include indict deepfake dystopian kibbutz and covenant with runner ups like rizz and X. Editorial notes by Gazette columnist Rini Jeffers invite readers to value hope peace and joy in 2024.
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Vision for 2024 foreign policy from Trudy Rubin
Trudy Rubin urges Biden to aid Ukraine decisively, warn against Netanyahu's risk, and confront Donald Trump’s failures. She argues Reagan would push hard on Moscow, while Putin backs a GOP win. She cautions on asylum reform tied to Ukraine aid and warns of Gaza war spillover.
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