Nation Mar 27 DeSantis allies, Disney reach settlement in lawsuit over park’s governing district By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Nation Sep 20 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 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 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 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. Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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."… Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading