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DeSantis says his economic plan hits ‘woke’ capitalism, China, immigration

Monday, July 31 by ABC News

(ROCHESTER, N.H.) -- As his presidential campaign embarks on a strategic reset, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday unveiled a broad economic agenda aimed at, among other things, severing the United States' business ties with China, ending "reckless" federal spending and fighting "woke" policies... Read More.

Why are some Republicans blaming bank failures on ‘woke’ policies?

Tuesday, March 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A growing number of conservative Republicans are blaming what they call "woke" policies for the failures of two big banks this past weekend -- but what exactly are they talking about?None of the critics has provided evidence to prove the Silicon Valley Bank's... Read More.

Judge says DeSantis violated 1st Amendment, but upholds suspension of ‘woke’ prosecutor

Friday, January 20 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- A federal judge upheld Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' suspension of a state prosecutor who DeSantis viewed as "woke" -- but in doing so, condemned the governor for violating the prosecutor's right to free speech.U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle issued the ruling... Read More.

Federal judge to decide if DeSantis unlawfully suspended ‘woke’ prosecutor

Friday, December 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge on Thursday pressed attorneys for Republican Florida governor Ron DeSantis to explain why the governor's recent suspension of a state prosecutor he viewed as "woke" wasn't an unlawful and politically motivated overreach of executive authority.U.S. District Judge Robert... Read More.

What are ESG and ‘woke capitalism’? State treasurers weigh in on fight over where tax money goes

Tuesday, October 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In the final month before the midterm elections, much of the attention will focus on high-profile races to choose governors, senators, representatives and more.But another debate has been heating up further down the ballot among the officials charged with safeguarding states' money.... Read More.

Ahead of season two’s premiere, the stars of ‘Woke’ say the Black-focused show is for everyone

Wednesday, April 6 by ABC News

Keef Knight’s tragic run-in with the police during season one of Hulu’s Woke amped up not only his career as a cartoonist, but also his activism. And, since the Black-focused animation dramedy is finally returning for a second season after three production delays due to COVID-19,... Read More.

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