Earlier today, elected and community leaders from Florida and Nevada held a virtual press conference ahead of Governor Ron DeSantis’ appearance tomorrow at the Basque Fry annual fundraiser in Gardnerville.
For those who missed the press conference, it can be viewed online here.
Speakers highlighted the extreme anti-freedom agenda being pushed by Governor Ron DeSantis, including his near-total abortion ban and attacks on the rights of workers and outlined why they are wrong for Nevadans and for the country.
“The annual Basque Fry, hosted by perpetual losing candidate Adam Laxalt, will feature a lineup of speakers who have consistently attacked the legitimacy of our elections, undermined our democracy, and fought to take away the rights that we hold dear here in the Silver State, including our right to organize, our right to bodily autonomy, and our right to cast votes in our elections free from intimidation. DeSantis’ record on abortion rights raises serious concerns for those who prioritize reproductive freedom and women’s health care and throughout his political career he has fought to undermine the rights of our teachers and the rights of our working family members to organize.” – Battle Born Progress Development Director Shelbie Swartz
“Here in Florida, Ron DeSantis is putting the public safety of our communities at risk every single day…The people of our state are suffering under the dangerous agenda of Ron DeSantis and that’s especially true when it comes to access to abortion care… In April, in the dead of the night and behind closed doors, Ron DeSantis signed a near-total abortion ban that outlaws abortion care before most women even know that they’re pregnant… Make no mistake, if he’s elected to be president, Ron DeSantis will push for the same near-total abortion ban at the federal level… Nevada, this is your future if Ron and his extreme agenda enter the White House.” – Former Florida Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
“We stand against anyone, of any party, where they are arguing against people’s rights.” – President of the Wild West Access Fund Macy Haverda
“Governor DeSantis does not believe in freedom and he certainly does not believe in doing what’s right for workers… The Governor is bought and paid for by billionaires and corporate elites who continue to fund his campaign and to fight against and suppress worker wages… Throughout his time as a politician, Governor DeSantis has tried to divide us by putting his own political ambitions and corporate donors ahead of what’s best for the people he was elected to serve… This year he took it a step further, passing one of the worst union-busting laws in our nation’s history, making it harder for unions to organize and to band together to collectively bargain for higher wages and the better benefits that they deserve.” – Florida State Representative Dotie Joseph
“Nevada educators don’t want to Florida our Nevada… Every student of every race and in every place deserves the freedom to learn from a quality educator in a safe and just public school. Unfortunately, DeSantis has a record showing that he cares more about his political career and agendas than our students… With DeSantis the working people always lose… You can’t tell me you believe in education and actively work against teachers when they advocate for themselves and for their students… Today, we come together to say no more to the bullies and the politicians who try to distract from real solutions to address challenges in public schools today. ” – President of the Nevada State Education Association Dawn Etcheverry
VIDEO: Virtual Press Conference with Leaders from Florida & Nevada Ahead of Ron DeSantis’ Visit to the State
TALLAHASSEE — Earlier today, elected and community leaders from Florida and Nevada held a virtual press conference ahead of Governor Ron DeSantis’ appearance tomorrow at the Basque Fry annual fundraiser in Gardnerville.
For those who missed the press conference, it can be viewed online here.
Speakers highlighted the extreme anti-freedom agenda being pushed by Governor Ron DeSantis, including his near-total abortion ban and attacks on the rights of workers and outlined why they are wrong for Nevadans and for the country.
“The annual Basque Fry, hosted by perpetual losing candidate Adam Laxalt, will feature a lineup of speakers who have consistently attacked the legitimacy of our elections, undermined our democracy, and fought to take away the rights that we hold dear here in the Silver State, including our right to organize, our right to bodily autonomy, and our right to cast votes in our elections free from intimidation. DeSantis’ record on abortion rights raises serious concerns for those who prioritize reproductive freedom and women’s health care and throughout his political career he has fought to undermine the rights of our teachers and the rights of our working family members to organize.” – Battle Born Progress Development Director Shelbie Swartz
“Here in Florida, Ron DeSantis is putting the public safety of our communities at risk every single day…The people of our state are suffering under the dangerous agenda of Ron DeSantis and that’s especially true when it comes to access to abortion care… In April, in the dead of the night and behind closed doors, Ron DeSantis signed a near-total abortion ban that outlaws abortion care before most women even know that they’re pregnant… Make no mistake, if he’s elected to be president, Ron DeSantis will push for the same near-total abortion ban at the federal level… Nevada, this is your future if Ron and his extreme agenda enter the White House.” – Former Florida Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
“We stand against anyone, of any party, where they are arguing against people’s rights.” – President of the Wild West Access Fund Macy Haverda
“Governor DeSantis does not believe in freedom and he certainly does not believe in doing what’s right for workers… The Governor is bought and paid for by billionaires and corporate elites who continue to fund his campaign and to fight against and suppress worker wages… Throughout his time as a politician, Governor DeSantis has tried to divide us by putting his own political ambitions and corporate donors ahead of what’s best for the people he was elected to serve… This year he took it a step further, passing one of the worst union-busting laws in our nation’s history, making it harder for unions to organize and to band together to collectively bargain for higher wages and the better benefits that they deserve.” – Florida State Representative Dotie Joseph
“Nevada educators don’t want to Florida our Nevada… Every student of every race and in every place deserves the freedom to learn from a quality educator in a safe and just public school. Unfortunately, DeSantis has a record showing that he cares more about his political career and agendas than our students… With DeSantis the working people always lose… You can’t tell me you believe in education and actively work against teachers when they advocate for themselves and for their students… Today, we come together to say no more to the bullies and the politicians who try to distract from real solutions to address challenges in public schools today. ” – President of the Nevada State Education Association Dawn Etcheverry