Shame on you, Ron DeSantis

This piece was originally published in the July 17, 2020 edition of CAP Action’s daily newsletter, the Progress Report. Subscribe to the Progress Report here.

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As the U.S. shatters daily coronavirus case records, one state stands out: Florida.

Florida has more confirmed cases than over 100 countries.

They’re running out of ICU beds and resources.

Americans are paying for Trump and Gov. DeSantis’ failed coronavirus response with their lives.

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Formerly incarcerated Floridians face an average of $500 in fines and fees after being released — and the Supreme Court just ruled that they can’t vote until they pay it all off. Help them pay it off so they can participate in our democracy by donating here.

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