Will voters in 2024 election be swayed by culture war issues?: Anti-trans legislation, CRT and DEI have made headlines in recent years.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/voters-2024-election-swayed-culture-war-issues/story
Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under 'Don't Say Gay' bill settlement
apnews.com/article/florida-dont-say-gay-bill-settlement-987904b3e19122d719cf468034746b6e
Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they’re bad for students
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/florida-gop-lawmakers-seek-ban-rainbow-flags-schools-saying-re-bad-stu-rcna134475
A Florida activist creates safe spaces as laws and rhetoric turn against trans rights
npr.org/2024/03/31/1241386011/florida-trans-rights-activist-book-ban-rupaul
Florida lawmakers, advocates march in protest of anti-transgender legislation: Florida has passed a growing list of anti-LGBTQ policies in recent years.
abcnews.go.com/US/florida-lawmakers-advocates-march-protest-anti-transgender-legislation/story
Settlement in Florida ‘don’t say gay’ lawsuit says it’s OK to say gay: Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/11/florida-agreement-lgbtq-topics/
Florida House advances trans driver's license bill: It continues a trend of policies restricting health care and public expression for trans Floridians.
axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/02/23/florida-transgender-drivers-license-bill-hb-1639
Judge: DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban, restrictions
apnews.com/article/florida-desantis-transgender-law-trial-61639592d4c5e8512af3d3b078e40862
Florida barring transgender residents from changing gender on driver's license: LGBTQ groups: State trying "to eliminate transgender people from public life."
abcnews.go.com/US/florida-barring-transgender-residents-changing-gender-drivers-license/story
Florida GOP proposes sex affidavits and ‘grooming’ bans in slate of anti-LGBTQ bills
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/florida-gop-proposes-sex-affidavits-grooming-bans-slate-anti-lgbtq-bil-rcna133163
75 anti-LGBTQ bills have become law in 2023: More than 70 anti-LGBTQ bills have become law in 2023, including restrictions on drag, transgender care for minors ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/75-anti-lgbtq-bills-become-law-2023-rcna124250
Students at Broward school stage walkout after staff removals over transgender athlete
wlrn.org/education/2023-11-28/transgender-athlete-school-monarch-broward-investigation
Ron DeSantis: Floridians wait to see which version returns from the presidential campaign trail
apnews.com/article/desantis-florida-election-2024-3458da9397f9535949ba9a7bc343d4f0
US Singer Pink to give away 2,000 banned books at upcoming Florida concerts: The US singer is set to distribute the copies in collaboration with non-profit ...
itv.com/news/2023-11-14/singer-pink-to-give-away-2000-banned-books-at-florida-concerts
Quick Glance: Pink to Distribute Banned Books at Florida Concerts
- Florida leads the country in book bans, with more than 1,400 books removed from shelves.
- Pink announced plans to distribute 2,000 banned books during her four concerts in Florida.
- Pink will also collaborate with bookseller Books & Books to distribute four books from PEN America’s Index of Banned Books.
Transgender Florida teacher can use preferred pronouns at work, federal judge rules
wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/transgender-hillsborough-county-teacher-can-use-preferred-pronouns-at-work-federal-judge-rules/
Transgender woman files to run for Florida House seat: Democrat Ashley Brundage has opened a campaign account to run for a Hillsborough County seat in the state ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/transgender-woman-files-to-run-for-florida-house-seat/
Can Miami Beach Pride Parade legally exclude Republican Rep. Besabe? It’s complicated | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article287520590.html
For free-speech sake, let controversial lawmaker ride in Pride Parade — and be booed again | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article287303745.html
Letters: Do theme parks need tourist-tax money? | LGBTQ+ community too vocal | Denying climate change
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/01/letters-do-theme-parks-need-tourist-tax-money-lgbtq-community-too-vocal-denying-climate-change/
Student activist Zander Moricz spoke out against Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler as the Sarasota County School Board called for her resignation ... Show more
The 1950s Burlesque Dancer Who Challenged Florida’s Anti-LGBTQ Dynamics: Zorita's story reminds us why teaching LGBTQ history is so important.
time.com/6961611/a-burlesque-dancer-florida-activism-history/
Florida residents can no longer elect to change their gender on their driver’s license. Critics say the policy targets transgender people
cnn.com/2024/01/31/us/florida-transgender-drivers-license-reaj/
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Melissa Anderson Sues Pembroke Park for Alleged Discrimination by Geoffrey Jacobs
thedailybeast.com/melissa-anderson-sues-pembroke-park-for-alleged-discrimination-by-geoffrey-jacobs
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Texas federal judge halts state’s drag ban: A federal judge in Texas has stopped the state’s ban on drag performances, which was scheduled to go into place ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4181412-texas-federal-judge-halts-states-ban-on-drag-shows/
South Florida city becomes state’s first LGBTQ sanctuary: The South Florida city of Lake Worth Beach has become the state’s first to declare itself a safe haven ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4192348-south-florida-city-becomes-states-first-lgbtq-sanctuary/
Bring ‘safe spaces’ back to Florida schools, says plaintiff in settled case: The Pasco County teacher who helped challenge the Parental Rights in Education law ...
tampabay.com/news/education/2024/03/14/bring-safe-spaces-back-florida-schools-says-plaintiff-settled-case/
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Miami school board again shuts down LGBTQ month recognition: The recognition was a nonstarter for the conservative-leaning members of Miami’s school board.
politico.com/news/2023/09/07/miami-school-board-lgbtq-month-dont-say-gay-00114496
Your Guide to Accessing Gender-Affirming Care: How to find medical care, no matter where you live or what your state laws currently dictate.
elle.com/culture/a45638437/how-to-access-gender-affirming-care-explained/
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Ron DeSantis Celebrates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Settlement That Lets LGBTQ+ Issues Be Discussed In Classrooms
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-celebrates-dont-say-gay-settlement-that-lets-lgbtq-issues-be-discussed-in-classrooms
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DeSantis, LGBTQ plaintiffs settle ‘Don’t Say Gay’ school lawsuit: DeSantis, LGBTQ activists settle 'Don't Say Gay' school lawsuit
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/11/desantis-lgbtq-activists-settle-dont-say-gay-school-lawsuit/
Letters: Free press is vital | Citizens’ rights backsliding | Protecting home rule
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/10/letters-free-press-is-vital-citizens-rights-backsliding-protecting-home-rule/
Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of 'hostile' laws: ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida ...
apnews.com/article/florida-desantis-naacp-lulac-lgbtq-87a6ab23cab4204a95e2fee2e5d9f6ac
Quick Glance: NAACP Issues Travel Advisory Slamming DeSantis and Calling Florida 'Openly Hostile' to Minorities
- The NAACP has issued a travel advisory due to Florida's hostility towards African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Governor DeSantis has signed a bill that prohibits public colleges from using federal or state funding for diversity programs.
- The advisory also mentions other controversial measures in Florida, such as the Stop WOKE Act.
- Florida has criminalized protests, restricted teaching methods for African-American history, and displays an obvious hostility towards diversity and inclusion.
Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis: Disney had argued that legislation signed by DeSantis that transferred control of the ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-federal-judge-dismisses-disneys-free-speech-lawsuit-against-desantis/
Quick Glance: Disney's Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed
- Disney filed a lawsuit in April, accusing Governor DeSantis of political power abuse and losing control over the area around Walt Disney World Resort.
- DeSantis signed a bill giving him new powers, leading to Disney's lawsuit being dismissed.
- Control was transferred to a board appointed by DeSantis, threatening tax hikes and land development.
- The conflict began with Disney opposing a bill by DeSantis and continues with potential appeals and a counter lawsuit by DeSantis' board.
Letters: Anti-LGBTQ legislation | Communism distraction | Opioid crisis solution: Lessons from other countries show that laws discriminating against the gay ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/letters-anti-lgbtq-legislation-communism-distraction-opioid-crisis-solution/
Why the largest transgender survey ever could be a powerful rebuke to myths, misinformation
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/23/transgender-national-survey-myths-misinformation/72640839007/
Florida trans driver's license bill rejected by Senate leader: Kathleen Passidomo said the proposal won't go anywhere in her chamber.
axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/03/01/florida-trans-driver-license-bill-law-rejected-failed
A Florida Bill Would Require Trans People to List Their Assigned Birth Sex on New IDs. Here’s What to Know
time.com/6836184/florida-house-bill-1639-transgender-id/
Trans Floridians risk being outed due to new ID rules, advocates say: Transgender advocates staged six "die-in demonstrations" across Florida earlier ...
axios.com/local/miami/2024/02/26/transgender-floridians-protest-id-rule
Gov. Ron DeSantis' education overhaul continues with bathroom rule at Florida state colleges
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/24/desantis-florida-education-latest-bathroom-bill/70664912007/
The America I fought for wouldn’t let Florida continue to shame and out trans drivers | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article285761681.html
Poetic justice: A woman’s political fortitude kills DeSantis’ anti-woke junk bills | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article285520102.html
Florida bars transgender residents from changing gender on driver’s licenses: Transgender Floridians will no longer be able to change their gender on ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4438514-florida-bars-transgender-residents-from-changing-gender-on-drivers-licenses/
Florida Gov DeSantis Suspends 'Failing' Presidential Campaign: "As Floridians we will be stuck with him until 2026, so continue to hold him accountable and ...
commondreams.org/news/desantis-suspends-presidential-campaign
Flag bill stalls as culture war legislation loses momentum: The stymied effort suggests that such issues may be losing steam in the wake of Gov ...
axios.com/local/miami/2024/02/13/florida-pride-flag-ban-anti-lgbtq-legislation
Judge: DeSantis administration being ‘clever’ about Medicaid trans care ban: The judge declined to issue a motion to enforce his earlier judgment that struck ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/02/01/florida-trans-medicaid-health-care-lawsuit-lgbtq/
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Florida bans gender changes on driver’s licenses: The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issued a memo last Friday telling county tax ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/30/florida-to-prohibit-gender-changes-on-driver-licenses-will-only-allow-birth-sex/
Transgender adults are worried about finding welcoming spaces to live in their later years
apnews.com/article/transgender-seniors-florida-281c096d87e09dbd37112b7e44f1e928
Get it straight, Florida: Gender, sex not the same | Letters to the editor: A reader is appalled by the state highway safety agency's decision to prohibit ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/05/get-it-straight-florida-gender-sex-not-the-same-letters-to-the-editor/
Federal Judge Blocks Florida’s Ban on Medical Care for Transgender Minors: The injunction barred enforcement of the law Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in ...
wsj.com/articles/federal-judge-blocks-floridas-ban-on-transgender-treatment-for-minors-ca5e8147
Quick Glance: US judge temporarily blocks Florida ban on transgender minor care
- A federal judge blocked parts of a new Florida law that bans transgender minors from using puberty blockers.
- Judge Robert Hinkle issued a preliminary injunction to allow three transgender children to continue treatment.
- Transgender medical treatment for minors is controversial in many states.
- Hinkle said that banning treatment for minors would ignore the risks for patients.
Florida's Trans Health Care Ban Targets Teens. It's Ensnaring Adults in Prisons, Too
themarshallproject.org/2024/01/25/transgender-health-care-prisons-florida
LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival: ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people are flocking to central Florida this weekend to go ...
apnews.com/article/florida-disney-desantis-lgbtq-gay-days-22811565acacb9c2209f53f73e097600
State-sanctioned bigotry targets transgender people | Editorial: Another legislative maneuver to isolate and marginalize transgender Floridians should be stopped ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/02/state-sanctioned-bigotry-targets-transgender-people-editorial/
Now that Florida has banned gender changes on driver’s licenses, how will it actually work?
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/02/now-that-florida-has-banned-gender-changes-on-drivers-licenses-how-will-it-actually-work/
States are limiting gender-affirming care for adults, too: Ohio has joined several other GOP states in efforts to restrict transition care for adults.
axios.com/2024/01/10/trans-care-adults-red-states
Florida may force transgender people to put birth sex on drivers licenses: TALLAHASSEE — Transgender people would be forced to put their birth sex on their ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/23/florida-may-force-transgender-people-to-put-birth-sex-on-drivers-licenses-2/
DeSantis defends anti-LGBTQ video shared by his campaign and calls it a 'fair game' attack on Trump
apnews.com/article/desantis-lgbtq-transgender-homophobia-attack-trump-2024-campaign-b79c4c7c1c0f7810b53d800ad37a6fd6
Quick Glance: DeSantis defends anti-LGBTQ video attacking Trump
- DeSantis defends an anti-LGBTQ video shared by his campaign that attacks Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people.
- DeSantis calls the video a 'fair attack' on Trump and denies it being homophobic.
- The video was shared amid a growing conservative campaign against LGBTQ rights and celebrations.
- Criticism of the video came from various sources, including the Log Cabin Republicans and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Florida tells schools AP Psychology course with LGBTQ+ content violates law: Ron DeSantis’s government has banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/03/florida-ap-psychology-course-state-law-lgbtq
Quick Glance: Florida Bans AP Psychology over Gender and Sexuality Lessons
- Florida has announced the ban of AP Psychology due to lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation.
- The AP Psychology curriculum has included the description of how sex and gender influence socialization and development for 30 years.
- The state criticized the AP African American Studies course for lacking educational value and teaching about reparations, Black queer studies, and authors associated with critical race theory.
- The decision is based on the principle that education, not indoctrination, should take place in Florida.
A college LGBTQ center disappeared. It wasn’t the only one.: At some colleges and universities in Texas and Florida, LGBTQ resource centers are disappearing ...
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/10/19/university-lgbtq-centers-disappearing/71147364007/
Is Florida safe for a trans woman on holiday?: The state’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis has waged war on the rights of minorities, so transgender woman Diana ...
independent.co.uk/travel/north-america/usa/florida/florida-holiday-safe-trans-woman-b2485317.html
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DeSantis asked about his response if his kids turn out to be gay or trans: ‘We’ll leave that between my wife and I’
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4155339-desantis-response-if-his-kids-turn-out-gay-trans/
Quick Glance: DeSantis' stance on children's gender identity
- DeSantis avoids addressing his children's gender identity
- He believes protecting children means certain things are not appropriate
Donald Trump and the art of cruelty: Ron DeSantis, once a favourite among the Republican Party elite for the presidential nomination ...
newstatesman.com/comment/2024/01/donald-trump-art-cruelty
2 major Black groups move events from Florida, citing DeSantis admin's "hostile" policies
axios.com/2023/08/03/desantis-florida-policies-black-groups-relocate-events
Florida school district says trans employees can’t use pronouns, bathrooms that match their gender identity
thehill.com/homenews/education/4143723-florida-school-district-says-trans-employees-cant-use-pronouns-bathrooms-that-match-their-gender-identity/
Gender studies on ‘high alert’ amid conservative attacks: Gender studies, a college-level field established decades ago to dive into the relationship between ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4155606-gender-studies-on-high-alert-amid-conservative-attacks/
DeSantis green-lights Legislature: ‘Stay the course.’ You know what that means... | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article284383905.html
Disney nixes $1 billion Florida development, latest casualty in DeSantis' 'war on woke'
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2023/05/18/disney-pulls-florida-development-desantis-lake-nona/70233556007/
Quick Glance: DeSantis aims to outflank Trump on abortion, guns, and more
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a six-week abortion ban but has said little about it.
- DeSantis has taken positions to the right of Trump on other issues as well.
- Some believe DeSantis is missing the chance to run as a less divisive candidate and capture moderate voters.
- DeSantis has signaled he intends to be further to the right than Trump on pandemic response.
Florida city declares itself a sanctuary city for LGBTQ people: 'A safe place': The resolution, which may be the first of its kind in Florida, includes troubling ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/09/07/lgbtq-sanctuary-city-florida/70789322007/
Florida penalizes transgender student for playing on girls volleyball team: Florida officials barred a transgender student from playing on her high school’s ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/florida-penalizes-transgender-student-playing-girls-volleyball-team-rcna129499
Letter: Cox has abandoned the compassion and integrity he showed in 2016: Shortly after the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016 ...
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/01/09/letter-cox-has-abandoned/
Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over a video attacking former President Donald Trump for past support for LGBTQ people.
Quick Glance: DeSantis Uses L.G.B.T.Q Issues to Criticize Trump in Twitter Video
- The Florida governor contrasts Trump's stance on gay and transgender rights in a video, sparking criticism.
- Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida criticizes former President Donald J. Trump's position on L.G.B.T.Q in a Twitter video.
- The video also showcases Trump expressing support for transgender individuals using their preferred bathrooms.
- The video, compiled by another Twitter user, appears to aim at generating more liberal outrage while DeSantis struggles in polls against Trump.
Florida’s DeSantis signs laws that restrict transgender care, pronouns, drag: The bills signed Wednesday in front of a cheering crowd at a Tampa Christian school ...
globalnews.ca/news/9705626/florida-law-transgender-pronouns-drag-ban-desantis/
Republicans ramp up attacks on transgender people, in statehouses and on the campaign trail
cnn.com/2023/04/30/politics/republicans-transgender-attacks-statehouse-haley-trump/
Parents of transgender kids seek to block DeSantis ban on gender-affirming care for minors
apnews.com/article/desantis-florida-transgender-health-1631a752f805d163c5bdf9f2fd2ba337
Minnesota swing voters reject DeSantis, per focus groups: "The video makes it seem like DeSantis is proud to be anti-trans," said Mike K.
axios.com/2023/07/13/desantis-minnesota-swing-voters-reject
Judge strikes down Fla. ban on using Medicaid for gender dysphoria: U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle said Florida's attempts to ban Medicaid coverage for ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/06/22/medicaid-florida-gender-dysphoria-ruling/
Quick Glance: Florida's Medicaid Ban on Transgender Treatment Struck Down by Federal Judge
- A federal judge invalidated Florida's rules that limit Medicaid coverage for gender dysphoria treatments for transgender people.
- The judge stated that Florida's health code rule and a new state law broke federal laws on Medicaid, equal protection, and the Affordable Care Act's prohibition of sex discrimination.
- The judge criticized Florida for blocking some treatments "for political reasons" using a biased and unscientific process and said that "pushing individuals away from their transgender identity is not a legitimate state interest."
- The judge also addressed the medical necessity of gender-affirming treatments and cited the higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide among transgender people compared to the general population.
After conservative overhaul, New College of Florida faces federal civil rights investigation
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/09/09/new-college-of-florida-under-investigation-after-desantis-overhaul/70807740007/
DeSantis delivers a political smackdown as Miami teachers union struggles to survive | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article283383838.html
‘Obscene’ book debate moves from Georgia’s schools to public libraries : SPRINGFIELD — The most popular area of this library branch is the children’s section ...
ajc.com/politics/obscene-book-debate-moves-from-georgias-schools-to-public-libraries/J5YXOTJ33FGF3KZ2V27K7O6ERE/
Florida judge says DeSantis spread false info on trans healthcare: A federal judge criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis's ban on gender-affirming care for minors and ...
businessinsider.com/ron-desantis-transgender-gender-affirming-care-ban-judge-issues-injuction-2023-12
‘Obscene’ book debate moves from Georgia’s schools to public libraries : SPRINGFIELD — The most popular area of this library branch is the children’s section ...
ajc.com/politics/obscene-book-debate-moves-from-georgias-schools-to-public-libraries/J5YXOTJ33FGF3KZ2V27K7O6ERE/
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