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Left Reckoning
108 - DeSantis' Florida Fascism? & Hitchens Vs. Genetic Determinists ft. Thomas Kennedy
Mar 8, 2023
Thomas Kennedy joins Matt & Dave to discuss Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' moves restricting critics. They also explore Hitchens' battle against genetic determinists and the dangers of pseudoscientific beliefs. The episode sheds light on DeSantis' control over Florida legislation and the implications of proposed oppressive immigration measures.
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- Governor DeSantis wields unprecedented power in Florida, allowing him to push extreme anti-immigrant measures and restrict independent journalism.
- DeSantis and other politicians prioritize attention-grabbing laws over constitutionality, using tactics like mandatory disclosure of blogger funding sources.
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Extreme Anti-Immigrant Legislation
The proposed bill in Florida mandates disclosing immigration status of patients, enforces eVerify for employment, prohibits undocumented individuals from practicing law, restricts the use of out-of-state driver's licenses, and imposes third-degree felony punishments for harboring or transporting undocumented persons within Florida.
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