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"The belief there are systemic injustices in American society and the need to address them."
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It is hard to believe they could say this without questioning themselves, but this actually happened. Florida's Stop WOKE Act that DeSantis brought to life made it it illegal for anyone who takes state money, including teachers and most college professors, to espouse that unquestionably accurate belief.

            
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Ron DeSantis' Lawyers Asked To Define "Woke" And The Result Is A Gem

"The belief there are systemic injustices in American society and the need to address them."

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“DeSantis' lawyers were forced by the court to define "woke." The lead lawyer described it as "The belief there are systemic injustices in American society and the need to address them." https://t.co/O5HGJuJIay”

Mehdi Hasan is right as usual

“"Florida is where woke goes to die," DeSantis said after his reelection victory last month.

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“DeSantis' lawyers were forced by the court to define "woke." The lead lawyer described it as "The belief there are systemic injustices in American society and the need to address them." https://t.co/O5HGJuJIay”

Mehdi Hasan is right as usual

“"Florida is where woke goes to die," DeSantis said after his reelection victory last month.

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