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

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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Pulse survivor warns Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ bills are fuelling “harmful rhetoric”

Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ bills are fuelling “harmful rhetoric” about the community, a survivor of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando has warned. The state’s infamous ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill has limited discussions of sexuality and gender identity in schools, with there now being a push to restrict gender-affirming care for minors. Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration also recently revoked the Hyatt Regency Miami’s alcohol licence after it hosted a drag show with minors present in the audience – something he said is part of a wider effort to protect children. “On…

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Florida proposes bill banning use of trans+ student’s preferred name and pronouns in school

Lawmakers in Florida have proposed a bill that would see using a trans+ student’s preferred name and pronouns effectively banned in schools. Filed on 28 February, House Bill (HB) 1223 would expand the state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ legislation – officially known as the Parental Rights in Education law – and seeks to define “sex” as “the binary division of individuals based upon reproductive function.” Public employees would be restricted from referring to their pupils with names and pronouns that do not correspond with what they were assigned at birth, which…

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Trump vs DeSantis – where do they stand on LGBTQ+ rights?

Republicans are starting to gear up for the 2024 U.S. presidential race, with LGBTQ+ rights likely to be a key issue as candidates set out their pitches for the top job. President Joe Biden has been hailed as a champion of the LGBTQ+ community – from signing an act into law that provides federal protections for same-sex marriage, to issuing executive orders to prevent anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and protect trans youth. Biden has said he plans to stand for re-election, though he has not yet made a definitive announcement. He is…

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US midterm elections: LGBTQ+ candidates make historic wins

It was a mixed night for the LGBTQ+ community in the US midterm elections, with some historic wins for newcomers, but also victories for Republican candidates who have already enacted anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in their states. With a number of LGBTQ+ issues on the line, from the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill to trans inclusion in sport, voters did take to an overwhelmingly queer ballot as a record number of LGBTQ+ candidates stood for office, but much was at stake. Here, we’ve summarised some of the biggest wins and losses for the…

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Florida’s Board of Medicine looks to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth

In a massive blow to trans rights, Florida’s Board of Medicine has voted to consider banning gender-affirming care for trans youth.  Over the last couple of years, the state of Florida has been home to some of the United States’ most harmful anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.  In 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis banned transgender girls and women from competing in school sports. His crusade against the LGBTQ+ community continued earlier this year when he signed the archaic ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill into law. Now the state’s Board of Medicine has targeted trans youth and…

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis targets Miami drag show with formal complaint

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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Florida school district removes LGBTQ+ anti-bullying video due to the state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

A Florida school district has removed its LGBTQ+ inclusive anti-bullying video as a result of the state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Back in March, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education bill into law after it was passed by conservative lawmakers across the House and Senate. Under the legislation, 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.” Since the archaic bill has been signed into law, school…

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis seeks to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth and Medicaid recipients

Florida governor Ron DeSantis asked the state’s medical board to ban gender-affirming care for trans individuals. Over the last year and a half, the Republican official has consistently attacked 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 earlier this year when he signed the highly controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill into law. The legislation, which is officially called the Parental Rights in Education bill, restricts “classroom discussion about sexual orientation…

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