Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay'; House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay'; House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis added more wins to his agenda targeting the LGBTQ+ community as a state board approved an expansion of what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law Wednesday, and the House passed bills on gender-transition treatments, bathroom use and keeping children out of drag shows. The DeSantis administration put forward the proposal last month as part of the Republican’s aggressive conservative agenda, with the governor leaning heavily into cultural divides ahead of his looming White House candidacy. “This is a territory that we have no right of stepping into.” As they debated, a group of protesters shouted against bill sponsor Republican Rep. Randy Fine, chanting, “Racist, sexist, anti-queer, Randy Fine get out of here.” “We know that these are all just part of the governor’s agenda to attack our community and to take rights away from people disguised under parents’ rights,” said Salvatore Vieira, a field manager for Equality Florida, who led the chants. The entertainment giant publicly opposed the “Don’t Say Gay” legislation last year, and, as punishment, DeSantis pushed lawmakers to give him control of a self-governing district that Disney oversees in its theme park properties.

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Providers halt services after court allows Florida to enforce ban on transgender care for minors
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Providers halt services after court allows Florida to enforce ban on transgender care for minors

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Advocates say transgender patients are facing barriers to “potentially life-saving health care” after a federal appeals court ruled that a Florida law banning gender-affirming care can be enforced while a legal challenge plays out. Jon Harris Maurer, the public policy director for LGBTQ+ rights group Equality Florida, characterized the law as government intrusion into “vital health care”. …

Louisiana governor vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ legislation including a gender-affirming care ban
1 year, 5 months ago

Louisiana governor vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ legislation including a gender-affirming care ban

Associated Press  

— Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards blocked a package of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation from becoming law Friday, including the state’s version of what critics call Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and a ban on gender-affirming medical care for young transgender people. During the waning days of Louisiana’s legislative session, lawmakers passed a series of controversial bills: a ban on gender-affirming …

Louisiana lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ+ bills that include ban on trans care for minors
1 year, 6 months ago

Louisiana lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ+ bills that include ban on trans care for minors

Associated Press  

— Louisiana is poised to become the latest state to enact laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community, after the Republican-controlled Legislature on Tuesday sent a package to the Democratic governor that includes a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The Legislature also overwhelming passed Louisiana’s version of a “Don’t Say Gay” bill and a measure outlining pronoun usage for students. “This …

'Don't Say Gay' to ‘Monkey This Up’: When Ron DeSantis exposed his anti-woke stand
1 year, 7 months ago

'Don't Say Gay' to ‘Monkey This Up’: When Ron DeSantis exposed his anti-woke stand

Hindustan Times  

As Republican Ron DeSantis gears up to announce his candidacy for the 2024 US Presidential election, here's a look at five instances that have highlighted his controversial "anti-woke" agenda, marking his political journey. DeSantis and the Controversial Gun Laws One controversy surrounding Governor Ron DeSantis centres around his signing of a bill that allows Floridians to carry concealed guns without …

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender kids
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender kids

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis throws a pen into the crowd Tuesday at an evangelical Christian school in Lighthouse Point, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills into law Wednesday that ban gender-affirming care for minors, target drag shows, restrict discussion of “preferred pronouns” in schools and force people to use certain bathrooms. “It’s kind of sad that we even have some of …

Louisiana’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes, advances to Senate
1 year, 7 months ago

Louisiana’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes, advances to Senate

Associated Press  

— As Republican-drafted legislation that prohibits school employees from teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom mounts, Louisiana lawmakers advanced their own “Don’t Say Gay” bill Tuesday. The latest measure, which passed in the House 67-28 and advanced to the GOP-dominated Senate, is legislation that would broadly ban K-12 public school staff from discussing sexual orientation and gender …

Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill advances out of committee
1 year, 7 months ago

Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill advances out of committee

Associated Press  

— As several conservative states adopt legislation that prohibits school employees from teaching or discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, Louisiana advanced its own “Don’t Say Gay” bill Wednesday. Republican state Rep. Dodie Horton, who authored the legislation, said the bill has “nothing to do with someone’s personal lifestyle,” but rather was created to “protect all children.” …

Explained: What is Florida's 'Don't say gay' law? Why has its expansion across more classes caused outrage?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained: What is Florida's 'Don't say gay' law? Why has its expansion across more classes caused outrage?

Firstpost  

Florida has expanded its controversial anti-LGBTQ policy across all grades in schools. As per Yahoo.com, the revised law says teachers “shall not intentionally provide classroom instruction to students in grades 4 through 12 on sexual orientation or gender identity unless such instruction is … expressly required by state academic standards.” However, an exemption can be made if the lesson is …

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ through 12th grade while House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ through 12th grade while House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis signs a bill he called the Parental Rights in Education bill in 2022. Ron DeSantis added more wins to his agenda targeting the LGBTQ+ community as a state board approved an expansion of what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law Wednesday, and the House passed bills on gender-transition treatments, bathroom use and keeping children out of drag …

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ education ban to all grades
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ education ban to all grades

Al Jazeera  

Ban in US state bars classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation through high school. The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” at the request of Governor Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential …

Other states are copying Florida's "Don't Say Gay" efforts
1 year, 9 months ago

Other states are copying Florida's "Don't Say Gay" efforts

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Florida's move to expand its …

Other states are copying Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” efforts
1 year, 9 months ago

Other states are copying Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” efforts

Associated Press  

— Florida’s move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as Republican lawmakers in other states are pursuing their own versions of what critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. FLORIDA’S EXPANSION The Florida state Board of Education is set to vote next month on an effort by DeSantis’ administration to …

Florida advances bills on gender identity, defamation
1 year, 9 months ago

Florida advances bills on gender identity, defamation

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republicans on Tuesday advanced a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.” The bill, which was approved by a House subcommittee, still must clear another committee before moving to the full House. Florida came under intense national scrutiny last …

Arkansas Senate OKs bathroom bill that critics call extreme
1 year, 9 months ago

Arkansas Senate OKs bathroom bill that critics call extreme

Associated Press  

— A bill that would criminalize transgender people using restrooms that match their gender identity won initial approval in the Arkansas Legislature on Tuesday, introducing a restriction critics said would be the most extreme in the country. Republican Sen. John Payton, the Arkansas bill’s sponsor, called the measure narrowly crafted since it would only apply when minors are present and …

Indiana House advances bill that could out trans students
1 year, 10 months ago

Indiana House advances bill that could out trans students

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Republicans advanced a bill Thursday that would require public school teachers to tell parents about students’ social transitions and pronoun changes — a bill that some worry would erode student-teacher trust and force children to come out to their parents prematurely. Republican bill author Rep. Michelle Davis said Thursday that in voting for the bill, lawmakers …

US: After Florida, Missouri proposes 'Don't Say Gay' law with even more 'Woke' provisions
1 year, 10 months ago

US: After Florida, Missouri proposes 'Don't Say Gay' law with even more 'Woke' provisions

Firstpost  

Jefferson City: The contentious Parental Rights in Education Act, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law introduced by Florida, was expanded even further in a recent bill proposed in Missouri state. Unless they are a licenced mental health care provider or have a guardian’s consent, the bill states that “no nurse, counsellor, teacher, principal, contracted personnel, or other administrative …

Missouri proposal goes farther than ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
1 year, 10 months ago

Missouri proposal goes farther than ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Associated Press  

— K-12 public school teachers and counselors would be largely outlawed from talking about LGBTQ people under a Missouri proposal more restrictive than what critics call Florida’s “ Don’t Say Gay ” law. Republican state Sen. Mike Moon’s bill, which received a Tuesday committee hearing in the GOP-led Missouri state Senate, is among several filed across the nation this year …

What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country
2 years, 2 months ago

What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country

NPR  

What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP House Republicans have introduced legislation that some critics are describing as a national "Don't Say Gay" bill – inspired by the controversial Florida law that bans instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third …

LGBTQ groups denounce Florida plan to limit transgender care
2 years, 4 months ago

LGBTQ groups denounce Florida plan to limit transgender care

Associated Press  

MIAMI — LGBTQ and health groups have denounced a new rule by Florida health officials set to take effect later this month to restrict Medicaid insurance coverage for gender dysphoria treatments for transgender people. “It is imperative for states like Florida to step up and ensure our focus remains on the actual evidence, rather than the eminence of a medical …

New Restrictions For Some Florida Schools As 'Don't Say Gay' Law Goes Into Effect
2 years, 5 months ago

New Restrictions For Some Florida Schools As 'Don't Say Gay' Law Goes Into Effect

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The highly controversial Florida education law dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” officially went into effect on Friday, July 1, even though state officials have yet to clarify exactly what conduct is banned under the new rules. Other schools are also ensuring that their bookshelves are compliant: Palm Beach County is instructing teachers to pull LGBTQ-friendly books that might …

Bills limiting LGBTQ instruction, trans athletes pass Senate
2 years, 5 months ago

Bills limiting LGBTQ instruction, trans athletes pass Senate

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s GOP-controlled Senate approved legislation Wednesday that Republicans say will restrict sexually explicit content and classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools, mirroring partisan fights playing out in statehouses around the country. The Republican sponsors of the bill in Pennsylvania say it aligns with the state’s “timeline for when the existing academic standards …

Say gay
2 years, 5 months ago

Say gay

Salon  

I don't have kids in Florida. Or any of the other states – the list seems to be growing by the day – that have passed or are considering versions of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation, which is set to go into effect on July 1. Because I've written a novel with a queer romance at the center of it, …

What is Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill?
2 years, 7 months ago

What is Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The bill came up for debate in the …

Disney stripped of special tax status in Florida over 'Don’t Say Gay' bill
2 years, 8 months ago

Disney stripped of special tax status in Florida over 'Don’t Say Gay' bill

The Telegraph  

Disney has been stripped of its long-held special status as a self-governing area of Florida, after Republican governor Ron DeSantis punished the company for refusing to back his culture war waged over “woke” LGBT policies. The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday gave final passage to a bill that would dissolve Walt Disney World's private government. The swift effort by …

Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills
2 years, 8 months ago

Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills

NPR  

More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP First Florida. Across the United States, at least a dozen states are considering new legislation that in several ways will mirror Florida's new controversial law, referred to by some opponents as "Don't Say Gay." Ron DeSantis signed the state's "Parental …

Laws like Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill 'harms students who are not queer' too
2 years, 8 months ago

Laws like Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill 'harms students who are not queer' too

Raw Story  

Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the man responsible for leaving so many children without grandparents and parents, as he allowed the covid to run rampant in the state, decided to drop the gloves. On Monday, an excellent day to launch a culture-war bomb into the news cycle, DeSantis signed HB 1557, the "Parental Rights in Education" bill, popularly known …

Florida Republicans could repeal Disney’s governing agreement over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ opposition
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida Republicans could repeal Disney’s governing agreement over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ opposition

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The move comes as Republican officials and Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration condemn …

Florida Lt. Gov. says 'good luck' to attempts to repeal so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida Lt. Gov. says 'good luck' to attempts to repeal so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

NPR  

says 'good luck' to attempts to repeal so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law NPR's Kelsey Snell speaks with Florida's Lt. Gov. They call it the "Don't Say Gay" law, and gay rights groups are now suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to block it. Secondly, the bill prohibits classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K through three. The …

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law
2 years, 8 months ago

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

NPR  

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law Enlarge this image toggle caption Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gay rights advocates sued Florida Gov. Critics call it the "Don't Say Gay" law and argue that its true intent is to marginalize LGBTQ people and their …

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
2 years, 8 months ago

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gay rights advocates sued Florida Gov. The law states: “Classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.” Parents would be able to sue districts …

Florida LGBT+ advocates sue Ron DeSantis over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida LGBT+ advocates sue Ron DeSantis over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LGBT+ advocacy organisations in Florida are suing Governor Ron DeSantis …

'Don't Say Gay': How The Florida Bill Is Impacting A Kindergarten Teacher
2 years, 8 months ago

'Don't Say Gay': How The Florida Bill Is Impacting A Kindergarten Teacher

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A Florida kindergarten teacher said he is worried he could be sued for having honest conversations in the classroom under the state’s new “Don’t Say Gay” law, in an interview with MSNBC on Tuesday. “I don’t want to have to hide that my partner and I went paddle boarding this weekend.” "I am afraid for myself, my …

Teachers fear the chilling effect of Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law
2 years, 8 months ago

Teachers fear the chilling effect of Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

NPR  

Teachers fear the chilling effect of Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law Enlarge this image toggle caption Douglas R. Clifford/AP Douglas R. Clifford/AP It's a bill that's drawn nationwide controversy, dubbed by opponents as the "Don't Say Gay" bill. Some teachers view the law as 'a blatant attack on education' Beyond kindergarten through third grade, the Florida law also says …

Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill into law
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill into law

Firstpost  

Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Monday that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, a policy that has drawn intense national scrutiny from critics who argue it marginalizes LGBTQ people. Florida students staged walkouts and packed into committee rooms and statehouse halls to protest the measure, often with booming chants of …

Florida's "don't say gay" bill is just the beginning: Republicans want to claw back all gay rights
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida's "don't say gay" bill is just the beginning: Republicans want to claw back all gay rights

Salon  

Despite national outrage and threats from powerful companies like Disney, on Monday, Florida's Republican Gov. The Florida law uses the same provision to enforce the "don't say gay" bill by empowering parents to sue schools that allow LGBTQ staff and students to be out. Recent events show that, in addition to the ongoing war on trans people, Republicans are deeply …

It’s a ‘sad and scary time’ for LGBTQ students and their families
2 years, 8 months ago

It’s a ‘sad and scary time’ for LGBTQ students and their families

LA Times  

Paria Hassouri feels fortunate that her family lives in California and not Texas, where the Republican governor recently issued a directive to investigate parents who seek “gender-transitioning procedures” for their minors. “If I lived in Texas and supported my daughter when she was in transition,” Hassouri says, “I could be considered a child abuser.” Hassouri, a physician who runs the …

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Florida students staged walkouts and packed into committee rooms and statehouse halls to protest the measure, often with booming chants of “We say gay!” The Walt Disney Company, a powerful player in Florida politics, suspended its political donations in the state, and LGBTQ advocates who work for the company criticized CEO Bob Chapek for what …

Ron DeSantis signs controversial bill called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by critics
2 years, 8 months ago

Ron DeSantis signs controversial bill called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by critics

CNN  

CNN — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation banning certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, approving the controversial measure that opponents have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. Social support is vital for suicide prevention, and I want to remind LGBTQ youth in Florida and across the country that you are not alone.” …

Florida governor signs contentious ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida governor signs contentious ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Al Jazeera  

Critics say new US state law, which has spurred widespread criticism and protests, will marginalise LGBTQ community. Florida students staged walkouts and packed into committee rooms and statehouse halls to protest the measure, often with booming chants of “We say gay!” The Walt Disney Company, a powerful player in Florida politics, suspended its political donations in the state, and LGBTQ …

Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'

NPR  

Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Joe Raedle/Getty Images Public school teachers in Florida are banned from holding classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity after Florida's Gov. The bill, which some opponents have called "Don't Say Gay," was signed by DeSantis on Monday. The "Don't Say …

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, a policy that has drawn intense national scrutiny from critics who argue it marginalizes LGBTQ people. The legislation has …

What is the US state of Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ bill?
2 years, 9 months ago

What is the US state of Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ bill?

Al Jazeera  

The bill would limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms in the state. Employees of The Walt Disney Company have called on the business to “do more” about legislation in the US southern state, Florida, that would limit classroom discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity – dubbed by opponents the “don’t say gay” bill. They also …

More than six in 10 Americans oppose ‘Don’t Say Gay’ measures prohibiting LGBT+ discussion in schools
2 years, 9 months ago

More than six in 10 Americans oppose ‘Don’t Say Gay’ measures prohibiting LGBT+ discussion in schools

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A majority of Americans oppose legislation restricting classroom discussion of …

Georgia Republicans introduce ‘don’t say gay’ bill following Florida legislation
2 years, 9 months ago

Georgia Republicans introduce ‘don’t say gay’ bill following Florida legislation

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republican legislators in Georgia have introduced a measure to restrict …

Florida's legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill
2 years, 9 months ago

Florida's legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill

India Today  

Florida's Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people. Democrats have often said the bill's language, particularly the phrases "classroom instruction" and "age appropriate," could be interpreted broadly enough that discussion in any grade could trigger …

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Florida, goes to governor
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Florida, goes to governor

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people. “This bill, from its introduction, has been used as vehicle to marginalize and attack LGTBQ people,” said Rep. Carlos G. Smith, a Democrat who …

Florida Senate passes a controversial schools bill labeled 'Don't Say Gay' by critics
2 years, 9 months ago

Florida Senate passes a controversial schools bill labeled 'Don't Say Gay' by critics

NPR  

Florida Senate passes a controversial schools bill labeled 'Don't Say Gay' by critics Enlarge this image toggle caption Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Florida's Senate passed a bill on Tuesday with a measure aimed at limiting discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. Parental Rights in Education is the official name of the bill, but critics have …

After protests, Disney CEO speaks out against Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill
2 years, 9 months ago

After protests, Disney CEO speaks out against Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill

NPR  

After protests, Disney CEO speaks out against Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP The Walt Disney Company has now come out against Florida's Parental Rights In Education bill. "The Human Rights Campaign will not accept this money from Disney until we see them build on their public commitment and work with LGBTQ+ …

Florida GOP nears final passage on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
2 years, 9 months ago

Florida GOP nears final passage on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida bill to limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools neared final passage in the statehouse Monday, as Republicans prepared to advance the measure over critics who argue it marginalizes LGBTQ people. The proposal, dubbed by opponents as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, is expected to pass the GOP-controlled legislature this week. The …

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