Retirement of South Florida Sun Sentinel Columnist
A prominent columnist at the South Florida Sun Sentinel announced his retirement, blaming Florida's rightward political leanings and describing the state as a 'gay-bashing authoritarian dystopia.'
Key Points
- Columnist Fred Grimm announced his retirement from the South Florida Sun Sentinel citing Florida's rightward political leanings as a major reason.
- Grimm described Florida as a 'gay-bashing authoritarian dystopia' where people are supportive of MAGA candidates, opposed to progressive causes, and reject facts and science.
- He mentioned feeling burdened by chronicling disasters, the state's conservative politics, and the rise of populism in red-state America as reasons for leaving journalism.