Abraham López
@AbeLopezFL
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Husband + Father + Educator | President @FloridaDebate | Creating access & opportunities for all students. | Follows & RTs ≠ Endorsements
Oviedo, FL
Joined January 2012
It’s been nearly 3 months since I turned in my classroom 🔑to serve as president of @FloridaDebate. Prior to my departure, I promised my students I’d return to visit them. I kept my promise this week, surprising my kiddos with sweets for Valentine’s Day. Their reaction though 🥹
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Praying for @Sen_Albritton’s speedy recovery.
🚨 BREAKING: Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is under observation after a small blood clot was discovered in his lung following chest pain early Sunday, with Senate business continuing as planned this week
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Representative @JenniferCanady_ has been a strong and consistent champion for civics literacy and Florida’s speech and debate students. Her leadership during the 2025 Legislative Session reflects a deep commitment to civic education and leadership development. We were proud to
We're proud to have presented Representative Canady @JenniferCanady_ with the Gavel Down Award during the 2025 Legislative Session. Thank you for being a champion for speech and debate students across our state.
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Happy National Florida Day! At FDI, we're proud to call the Sunshine State home. We are even prouder to empower Florida's future leaders through speech and debate. Here's to the students shaping tomorrow's conversations today. ☀️
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Proud partnership moment for the Florida Debate Initiative. 🎤✨ FDI President @AbeLopezFL had the pleasure of joining Ivonne Díaz-Claisse, Ph.D., President & CEO of HISPA, at HISPA’s 3 Kings Banquet, a celebration of leadership, culture, and opportunity. HISPA is FDI’s proud
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Florida Senate backs Rep. Corey Simon 36–0 to slash red tape in public schools. https://t.co/jO7eCHSGim
floridianpress.com
The Florida Senate passed a bill 36-0 this week to cut red tape for public school districts in an effort to boost teacher and student success by giving district leaders more autonomy in policymaking...
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Photos from today's sitting! 📸🧵 @Kathleen4SWFL @AlexisMCalatayu @Sen_Albritton @jasonbrodeur @JimBoydFL
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Laser focused on education policy and delivering a world class education for every student across the Free State of Florida. Looking forward to having Chair @danatrabulsy and Representatives @susanLvaldesFL and @kiyanforFl’s bill presentations in committee tomorrow!
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Proud moment for @FloridaDebate last session. It was an honor to recognize @Sen_Hooper with our Gavel Down Award for his steadfast commitment to Florida’s speech and debate students. Leaders like Senator Hooper understand that investing in civic education is investing in the
It was our privilege to recognize Senator Ed Hooper @Sen_Hooper with the Gavel Down Award during the 2025 Legislative Session. We're grateful for your unwavering support of speech and debate students throughout Florida.
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Great work @VoteSeminole! Proud of all that you do to protect the vote, and even prouder to be a member of your Voter Advocacy Workgroup. 🇺🇸
Fantastic work.
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President Gaetz's Birthday falls in the middle of a trio of former Senate President birthday celebrations. President Lee (1.21), President Gaetz (1.22), and President Gardiner (1.23). Happy Birthday to all! 📸🎂
Happy Birthday President Gaetz! 🎂 Still Unbought! Unbossed! Unbowed! at age 78.
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PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST: Ali Shaath, Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, thanks President Trump for his leadership, announces the reopening of the Rafah crossing, and outlines a path toward a more prosperous future for Gaza.
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Civil discourse matters. It’s what our republic was built on. But right now, we need more persuasion and far less persecution in how we speak to one another. Our republic survives not by shouting louder, but by persuading better.
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NOW - Jared Kushner, unveils a slide show showing the "master plan," for the future of Gaza and asks people on media and social media to "Just calm down for 30 days... let's do our best to try working together, our goal here is peace between Israel and the Palestinian people."
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In response to the statement of non-evangelical churches in Israel, I issued the following. I hope you will read prayerfully. I love my brothers and sisters in Christ from traditional, liturgical churches and respect their views, but I do not feel any sect of the Christian
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We were honored to present Representative @DanaTrabulsy with the Gavel Down Award during the 2025 Legislative Session. Your dedication to empowering speech and debate students across Florida means the world to us.
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@RonDeSantis Your commitment to civics has brought back something that is crucial to education. Florida leads, again. Thank you, @GovRonDeSantis.
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@RonDeSantis Love this initiative! More states should follow suit. Great work!
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Good to see how much momentum has built up for civics and debate initiatives…
The talent on display at The Great Debate proves why Florida is #1 in civics education. Governor DeSantis’ commitment to civics has created opportunities for students across the nation to think critically, speak confidently, and lead with purpose. Congratulations to the overall
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The talent on display at The Great Debate proves why Florida is #1 in civics education. Governor DeSantis’ commitment to civics has created opportunities for students across the nation to think critically, speak confidently, and lead with purpose. Congratulations to the overall
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What a moment for civics—and for these incredible students. Thank you, Commissioner Kamoutsas, for the support and for highlighting the power of speech & debate. We’re proud to help bring The Great Debate to life!
I was proud to welcome students to The Great Debate and highlight how @GovRonDeSantis continues to champion civics education. Thank you to @civicsanddebate and @FloridaDebate for bringing this incredible event to life and giving students from across the country an opportunity
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