Angie Nixon is building her U.S. Senate campaign around labor and civil-rights organizing, including protests against Florida’s redistricting. The profile describes the support and criticism her activism has drawn, as well as a court-ordered fine and community service stemming from a Capitol protest.
Florida governor whose office was the site of Nixon’s sit-in.
ALSO MENTIONED Athalie Range, Civil-rights activist and politician cited as a historical comparison for Nixon’s approach.; Barack Obama, Former president referenced as a comparison for Nixon’s grassroots organizing.; Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Democratic representative whose South Florida district is described as affected by redistricting.; Gwen Cherry, State representative cited as a historical comparison for Nixon’s approach.; Mia Jones, Former state representative for whom Nixon worked early in her career.
Florida governor whose office was the site of Nixon’s sit-in.
ALSO MENTIONED Athalie Range, Civil-rights activist and politician cited as a historical comparison for Nixon’s approach.; Barack Obama, Former president referenced as a comparison for Nixon’s grassroots organizing.; Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Democratic representative whose South Florida district is described as affected by redistricting.; Gwen Cherry, State representative cited as a historical comparison for Nixon’s approach.; Mia Jones, Former state representative for whom Nixon worked early in her career.
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