# Woke ideology
DeSantis Continues Florida’s ‘War on Woke’, Angers Educators After Rejecting High School African-American Studies Course
Governor Ron DeSantis has been vocal about his administration being committed to removing so-called 'woke politics' from the state. In his inaugural address at the start of his second term as governor of Florida, DeSantis reminded his citizens that "Florida is where 'woke' goes to die". However, his latest move may be a sign of the kind of resistance that DeSantis and his leaders face while waging this war, given the backlash it has received.
Governor Ron DeSantis Takes Aim at Diversity and Inclusion Teaching in Florida’s State Colleges
DeSantis wants to prove that "Florida is where 'woke' goes to die. Governor Ron DeSantisPhoto byTwitter of GovRonDeSantis. Just days after the inauguration ceremony at the start of his second term as Florida's Governor, it seems clear the Ron DeSantis is indeed on a mission to eradicate so-called 'woke' ideology from the state's schools and colleges. It has emerged that late in December 2022, via his Office of Budget and Policy, DeSantis set out to find just how much money has been spent in state colleges in promoting such ideologies.
“Florida Is Where Woke Goes To Die” Says Governor Ron DeSantis as He Is Sworn In for Second Term
Governor promises tax cuts and war on 'woke' ideology. Governor Ron DeSantisPhoto byTwitter of GovRonDeSantis. On January 3, the inauguration ceremony was held for Governor Ron DeSantis as he was sworn in for his second term as the Governor of Florida. In a 16-minute speech at the event, DeSantis gave a preview of his priorities for coming years.
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Florida's Disney World Resort To Rebrand Splash Mountain Ride To Make It More 'Inclusive'
More evidence of a 'woke' corporate agenda. Governor Ron DeSantisPhoto byTwitter of GovRonDeSantis. On December 2, the Disney Corporation announced on Twitter that in January 2023 the Splash Mountain ride at each of its two U.S. theme parks will be closed for rebranding to make the ride more 'inclusive'.
Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis Continues Crusade Against ‘Woke’ Corporations, Pulling $2 Billion From ESG Investment Fund
Governor Ron DeSantisPhoto byTwitter of GovRonDeSantis. Amongst other things, 2022 was the year when its Republican Governor Ron DeSantis went to war on the so-called 'woke' political agenda.
Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Legislation To Protect Florida From Corporations Pursuing or Pushing ‘Woke’ Ideologies
On July 27, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposed legislation in the state which is intended to exempt citizens from what he referred to as "the leveraging of corporate power to impose an ideological agenda".
Florida's Defiant Gov. DeSantis Tells Jewish Leadership Conference: "They Can't Cancel Me, I'm Going To Speak My Mind"
Governor DeSantis on June 12Twitter of RonDeSantisFL. On June 12, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis addressed the Tikvah Fund's Jewish Leadership Conference, held in New York City at Chelsea Piers. The event had been moved to the new venue after Governor DeSantis was announced as a speaker and the original venue - the Jewish Museum in New York cancelled the booking.
Gov. DeSantis Slams Federal Government for Threatening “Destructive Policies” Like Removing Funding for School Lunches
As Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida spoke about the recently-signed 'Freedom First' budget, he made reference to recent threats alleged to have been made by the Biden administration.