# Woke politics
After DeSantis Tackles the NHL for ‘Woke Recruitment’, Animal Rights Campaigners Interfere With NHL All-Star Weekend
In January 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis took-on the National Hockey League after becoming aware of their intention to hold a recruitment event exclusively focused upon diverse job seekers who were pursuing careers in hockey.
Gov. DeSantis Doubles-Down on Dissolution of Disney’s Special Status in Florida – A State Board Will Manage the District
On January 12, Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis announced initiatives to tackle the rising cost of prescription drugs. During the Q&A at the announcement, the governor discussed a number of other topics, amongst them his ongoing feud with the Disney Corporation which began last year, and which prompted DeSantis to commence proceedings to revoke Disney's self-managing status in Florida - a privilege it has enjoyed for many decades.
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis Sees ‘Stop WOKE’ Bill Blocked by Tallahassee Judge
Will the controversial bill overcome first hurdle?. On November 17, a Florida Federal Judge blocked the law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis intended to restrict teaching of race-based theory in colleges. The so-called 'Stop WOKE Act', approved by the senate earlier this year was issued with a temporary injunction yesterday, with District Judge Mark Walker calling it "positively dystopian".
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Governor Kemp Says That the Suggestion for Atlanta Braves To Change Their Name Is “Woke Cancel Culture” in Action
On October 2, Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp appeared on Fox News to discuss various hot topics - among them, the suggestion made by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre last week that a "conversation" over renaming the Atlanta Braves baseball team was long overdue.
As Atlanta Braves Visit the White House, Biden’s Press Secretary Suggests a “Conversation” Is Needed About a Name Change
On September 26, the Baseball World Series Champions for the 2021 season - the Atlanta Braves were invited to the White House for an audience with President Joe Biden to recognize the Georgia team's achievements.
Governor Ron DeSantis Reminds Florida – “We Will Not Allow Schools To Twist History To Align With an Ideological Agenda”
Governor Ron DeSantisGage Skidmore, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. On September 20, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis took time out during an announcement of proposals for tax relief in 2023, to remind Floridians of new laws that came into effect in July of this year under the 'Stop WOKE' Act. The substance of his point was that schools will not be allowed to "twist" their teaching of history:
Florida Bans Medicaid Coverage for Gender Affirming Treatments After DeSantis Suggested Suing Doctors Who Provide It
Florida tackling rather than being supportive over gender issues. Gov. Ron DeSantisMatt Johnson, United States, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. It was reported on August 11 that Florida's Agency for Healthcare Administration is introducing new rules for the application of the state's $36.2 billion Medicaid budget. From August 21, Medicaid providers will no longer fund gender affirming care which includes treatments such as puberty blockers, hormone therapies or surgical procedures as a treatment for gender dysphoria.
Governor DeSantis Suspends ‘Woke’ Democratic State Attorney for Allegedly Not Enforcing State Laws
Gov. DeSantis on August 4Twitter of GovRonDeSantis. On August 4, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida launched a PR offensive on Twitter while using his executive powers as governor to suspend State Attorney Andrew Warren - a Democrat - from office for allegedly neglecting to enforce certain laws. In the interim period the governor has appointed Susan Lopez - a fellow-Republican - to act in Warren's place.
Governor DeSantis Suggests That Doctors “Need To Get Sued” for Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Florida’s Kids
Gov. Ron DeSantisMatt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. At a press conference on August 3 announcing Florida's new initiative to support fentanyl addicts and their families, Governor Ron DeSantis also chose to discuss the topic of "gender-affirming care" (in air quotes), provided to transgender kids by Floridian doctors.
Marco Rubio Tells Florida That the Choice Between Republicans and Democrats Is a Choice Between Common Sense and Lunacy
Senator Marco RubioGage Skidmore, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. At a Republican rally on Saturday July 16, keynote speaker Marco Rubio was bullish about the prospect for the GOP in the forthcoming elections, stating that it was no longer a matter of voters choosing left or right.
ESPN Announcers Stay Silent for 2 Minutes During NCAA Women’s Basketball, Protesting Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
During the weekend's NCAA Women's basketball tournament, two female announcers chose to make a symbolic protest against Florida's recently approved 'Parental Rights in Education' bill - dubbed by critics as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill.