ORLANDO, FL — The Florida Chapter of the National Organization for Women (FL NOW) condemns the reckless and politically motivated shutdown of the federal government, orchestrated by Republican lawmakers who refused to extend critical funding for health care, childcare, and basic services.

“This isn’t governance—it’s sabotage,” said Julie Kent, President of FL NOW. “Republican leaders chose partisan brinkmanship over people’s lives. And now, it’s women, children, and working families who are left to suffer.”

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As Importantly, We Are Thrilled With the Public Response That Drove These Decisions.

Florida NOW Condemns These Attacks on the Media As A Severe Encroachment On The Right To Free Speech.

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We Will Not Abide War For the Sake of Women and Children Especially

Orlando, FL — The Florida Chapter of the National Organization for Women (FL NOW) strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s recent military strikes on Venezuelan vessels, calling them a reckless abuse of executive power and a dangerous escalation of state violence under the guise of drug interdiction. No proof that these vessels were carrying drugs has been released.

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