Florida is the Testing Ground for Extreme Conservatism
Governor Ron DeSantis’ plot to reshape education in Florida is a blueprint for other states to follow—or avoid.
Catherine Caruso
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Catherine Caruso is a freelance journalist covering culture, politics, education, and health. Her work has appeared in Teen Vogue, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Liberal Currents, among others.
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