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Nation Mar 27

DeSantis allies, Disney reach settlement in lawsuit over park’s governing district

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Nation Sep 20

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An Atlanta school warned a Batman researcher not to say ‘gay.’ He quit rather than be censored

It's just one example of how schools are censoring LGBTQ+ themes even in states that don't have specific laws banning such talk.

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Politics Jun 01

Celebrated drag personality and Palace ambassador Tiffany Fantasia co-hosts the 15th annual Miami Beach Pride Parade wearing a custom dress that declares "Drag is not a crime" on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. Photo by Sean Drakes/Getty Images
Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival

The slew of anti-LGBTQ+ laws that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers have championed aren't stopping organizers from encouraging visitors from around the world to come to Orlando.

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Politics May 26

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Disney opposes Ron DeSantis request to disqualify judge in free speech lawsuit

Disney says in the lawsuit filed against DeSantis that it was punished for speaking out against Florida legislation that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."…

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Politics May 19

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds up his pen while signing five state house bills into law after giving a press conference at Cambridge Christian School in Tampa, Florida, U.S. May 17, 2023. Photo by Octavio Jones/REUTERS
Here are the restrictions on transgender people that are moving through U.S. statehouses

Hundreds of measures targeting transgender people have been proposed in statehouses this year, and several have moved forward this week.

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

Apr 19

Florida Board of Education expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ classroom ban to all grades

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.

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Mar 22

DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to high school classes

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12, expanding the current law critics call "Don't Say Gay." DeSantis has leaned heavily into cultural divides on his path to an anticipated White…

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Mar 14

Florida Republicans advance bills on gender identity, defamation

By Anthony Izaguirre, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

Florida Republicans are advancing 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."…

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Mar 08

DeSantis’ new Disney World governing board hints at future controversial actions

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Board members on Wednesday faced calls for better firefighter equipment, lessons on public records requests and bond ratings. But the five board members appointed by DeSantis on Wednesday hinted at future controversial actions they may take.

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Aug 15

‘Don’t Say Gay’ law brings worry, confusion to Florida schools

By Anthony Izaguirre, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Educators are cautiously making changes as they wait to see how the new law governing lessons on gender and sexual orientation will be interpreted and enforced.

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