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This article from Mother Jones discusses the Senate campaign of Rep. Andy Kim in New Jersey. Kim is challenging the state's Democratic machine and its candidate, Tammy Murphy, the wife of Governor Phil Murphy. Despite being a mainstream Democrat, Kim is gaining support from young voters who see his campaign as a chance to break the grip of corruption and nepotism in New Jersey politics. However, Kim faces challenges in securing endorsements and navigating the state's confusing primary ballot system. Some young voters are skeptical of Kim's ability to bring about real change, while others see him as a step towards candidates who better represent their ideologies and the future. [Extracted from the article]

The student government at the University of Florida has voted to pass a "green new deal" aimed at tackling climate change. The deal includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions on campus and refusing money from fossil fuel companies. Similar measures have been implemented at other universities in the US, and there are calls for more Florida universities to follow suit. The deal is significant because the current governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, opposes international agreements to combat climate change. The university's leaders will vote on the deal on 7 March. [Extracted from the article]