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Governor DeSantis's policies targeting the LGBTQ community, restricting academic freedom, and banning diversity programs have negatively impacted Florida's economy. Several organizations have canceled conventions and events in Orlando due to concerns over DeSantis's "anti-woke" agenda, resulting in an estimated $20 million loss in revenue for the state. Despite this, DeSantis's spokesperson dismissed the economic impact as a "media-driven stunt." However, boycotts in the past have caused enough economic pain to lead to policy changes, so organizations avoiding Florida are doing the right thing by not spending money there while these policies remain in place.

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[–] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man I never wanna leave the west coast... Let alone go to Florida

[–] argv_minus_one 2 points 1 year ago

…said everyone ever, and now the rent is ridiculously high.

[–] HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 6 points 1 year ago
[–] Cobrachickenwing@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm sure Disney must be happy they let Ron win in 2022.

[–] Texas_Hangover@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Disney decides political outcomes now?

[–] Hype@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

As a Floridian, please don't come. We make most of our money off of tourism, hospitality, and healthcare services. Go somewhere else, let this state die.

[–] millie 2 points 1 year ago

I've honestly stopped eating oranges entirely.

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