Nation Mar 27 DeSantis allies, Disney reach settlement in lawsuit over park's governing district The agreement ends almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Education Mar 11 Under 'Don't Say Gay' settlement, Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity The settlement, reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys, clarifies what is allowed in Florida classrooms following passage two years ago of the law prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.
Politics Feb 01 Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on' The company had said after Wednesday's decision that it would set a dangerous precedent if left unchallenged by giving states the green light to weaponize their powers to punish opposing viewpoints.
Economy Jan 31 Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis; company vows to press on U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor said in his decision Wednesday that Disney lacked standing in its First Amendment lawsuit against the Florida governor and his appointees.
World Dec 29 World population up 75 million this year, standing at 8 billion on Jan. 1 The U.S. added 1.7 million people and will have a population on New Year's Day of 335.8 million people. If the current pace continues through the end of the decade, the 2020s could be the slowest-growing decade in U.S. history.
Nation Sep 21 What the 2020 census shows us about race and ethnicity in the U.S. right now The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as Middle Eastern or North African, Venezuelans were the fastest-growing Hispanic group last decade and Chinese and Asian Indians were the two largest Asian groups, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Politics Sep 19 Census Bureau wants to test asking about sexual orientation and gender identity on community survey The bureau wants to test the wording, response categories and placement of gender identity and sexual orientation queries on the questionnaires for the American Community Survey.
Politics Sep 02 Florida judge rules DeSantis' redistricting map is unconstitutional, orders it redrawn A Florida redistricting plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution and is prohibited from being used for any future U.S. congressional elections since it diminishes the ability of Black voters in north Florida to pick a representative of their…
Politics Aug 23 Workers in Disney World district criticize DeSantis-appointed board decision to eliminate free passes Employees of Walt Disney World's governing district are criticizing new board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis for a decision to eliminate free passes and discounts to the theme park resort for 400 of its district workers.
Politics Aug 01 DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said in a statement on Tuesday that its diversity, equity and inclusion committee would be eliminated, as would any job duties connected to it.