National File by Cullen McCue
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law that will require the state’s public schools to observe “Victims of Communism Day” on November 7 each year. After signing the legislation, DeSantis labeled Monday as a “blockbuster day for freedom”, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
The new law, which went into effect immediately, describes the day as being dedicated to “honoring the 100 million victims of communist regimes around the world.”
In addition, the law gives DeSantis the authority to extend observance of the day beyond public schools, as it requires that Victims of Communism Day “be suitably observed by public exercise in the State Capitol and elsewhere as the governor may designate,” the Tampa Bay Times reported…
