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Lewis Hamilton slams Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill: “I stand by the LGBTQ community”

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Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has slammed Florida’s hateful ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.  Over the last few years, the state’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis and his political allies have targeted the local LGBTQ+ community with horrific legislation.  One of the most controversial bills that the conservative official has signed into law is the archaic ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.  Under the harmful legislation, teachers and schools are barred from discussing “sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is…

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Disney sues Florida governor Ron DeSantis over “retaliation” for ‘Don’t Say Gay’ opposition

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Disney has filed a lawsuit against Florida governor Ron DeSantis for allegedly violating its First Amendment rights. Over the last year, the beloved company and Republican governor have been at odds due to the latter’s horrific ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Under the harmful legislation, teachers and schools are barred from discussing “sexual orientation or gender identity” across all grade levels “or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.” While Disney faced backlash for their initial response to the bill, the company went on to publically…

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Dove Cameron on the terrifying wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation: “It’s a dark time”

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Music superstar Dove Cameron has slammed the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in a new interview. Over the last few years, conservative lawmakers across the US have targeted the LGBTQ+ community with hateful legislation. From Florida’s horrific ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill to the various laws targeting gender-affirming care, the attacks on the community are showing no signs of slowing down. In response to the aforementioned legislation, LGBTQ+ activists and public figures have used their platforms to speak out against the hate, including openly queer pop star Cameron. In a recent interview…

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Florida lawmakers vote to expand the state’s horrific ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

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Florida lawmakers have voted to expand the state’s archaic ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.  Back in March, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the horrific bill into law after it was passed by conservative lawmakers in the House and Senate. Under the harmful bill, teachers and schools are barred from discussing “sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.” While the legislation only affects students between kindergarten and third grade, lawmakers in the state have recently made moves to expand the…

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18 attorneys general challenge Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

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Washington DC Attorney General Karl Racine announced that 18 attorneys general have opposed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, also known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law. Racine’s office said that the law posed a threat to LGBTQ+ students who are particularly at risk to discrimination. In a statement, Racine showed his support for the queer community. “My office has a strong track record of fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in the District and across the country to make sure that everyone can simply be who they are and love who…

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Hayley Williams criticises ‘Don’t Say Gay’ onstage

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Hayley Williams spoke out against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws onstage. “Apparently we can’t say gay here. I want to see the gayest sh*t I’ve ever seen,” she roared, to the crowd’s delight, during a concert in Florida. Florida’s Senate passed a bill banning schools and teachers from covering topics related to sexuality or gender identity in March 2022. The video posted on the band’s official Tiktok was captioned “The Don’t Say Gay bill is a thinly veiled attempt to further stigmatize the LGBTQIA+ community. It is rooted in hate and…

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Phoebe Bridgers talks abortion rights in the US: “Don’t let anybody freak you out”

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Phoebe Bridgers has opened up about the importance of abortion rights in a new interview. In June, the Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalised abortion nationwide. “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives,” the Supreme Court wrote in a document. Due to the recent ruling, many states within the US are either set to restrict or ban the procedure altogether. Shortly after…

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Don’t Say Gay: Anti-LGBTQ+ comments rise 400% after Florida bill passes

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A new report has found online hate targeted at the LGBTQ+ community has surged over 400% following the Parental Rights in Education bill. Research was conducted by LGBTQ+ advocate group Human Rights Campaign and nonprofit organisation, Center for Countering Digital Hate. The legislation has been dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ as it has banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for children up to grade 3. However, critics of the law have stated the language can be carried beyond the third grade and impact older students. The bill was passed…

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Christina Aguilera slams Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill during electric Brighton Pride performance

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Pop icon Christina Aguilera condemned Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill during her headline performance at Brighton and Hove Pride.  Over the last 20 years, the talented singer-songwriter has been hailed as an LGBTQ+ ally and icon. From her queer-inclusive music video for her song Beautiful to her long-standing advocacy, the Burlesque star has consistently uplifted and supported LGBTQ+ individuals. On 6 August, the Back to Basics singer continued to showcase her allyship by headlining the highly anticipated Brighton and Hove Pride. The event marked its first in-person gathering since 2019…

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis targets Miami drag show with formal complaint

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis has filed a formal complaint against a Miami restaurant and their drag brunch. Over the last year and half, DeSantis has consistently targeted the LGBTQ+ community with harmful legislation. During Pride Month in 2021, DeSantis banned transgender girls and women from competing in school sports. His crusade against the LGBTQ+ community continued in March when he signed the archaic ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill into law. Now DeSantis has shifted his focus to queer entertainment, specifically drag shows. On 26 July, the conservative official filed a complaint…

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