Mar 28 LGBTQ+ parents fear their children will have to hide their families at school under Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill By Sara Luterman, The 19th Vague language in the bill leaves LGBTQ+ parents worried their children will be stifled. Continue reading
Mar 28 Florida ‘Don’t say gay bill’ signed by Gov. Ron Desantis By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Continue reading
Mar 23 DeSantis weighs in on college swim competition, signing proclamation denouncing trans athlete By Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is jumping into the conversation about a transgender swimmer who won a collegiate title by declaring the runner-up as the real winner. Continue reading
Mar 22 Disney takes on balancing act as workers walk out in protest of Florida’s anti-LGBTQ legislation By Mike Schneider, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press With some workers across the U.S. staging a walkout, The Walt Disney Co. finds itself performing a high-wire act of balancing the expectations of a diverse workforce against demands from an increasingly polarized and politicized marketplace. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 6:40 Nationwide effort to ban books challenges freedom of speech By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Advocates are sounding the alarm about a set of measures that they say target teaching and writing related to LGBTQ issues, race and freedom of speech. Around the country, efforts to ban specific books or even whole categories of books… Continue watching
Feb 25 Texas AG Ken Paxton once joined this family of a trans kid for dinner. They now feel under attack By Kate Sosin, The 19th On Feb. 18, Paxton, who this year faces a tough reelection, issued a legal interpretation that labels certain types of gender-affirming care for trans kids child abuse. Continue reading
Feb 09 Biden administration says Florida education bill will ‘target and attack’ LGBTQ students By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The White House is slamming Florida Republicans over a proposal to ban discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in the state's schools. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 6:00 School librarians speak out against recent upsurge in attempts to ban books By PBS NewsHour Around the country, school librarians are reporting an increasing number of requests from parents and politicians to ban or censor books available to children. Nadra Nittle, a reporter for The 19th, a non-profit newsroom covering politics, gender and policy, documented… Continue watching
Nov 08 Navy launches ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk By Associated Press Milk served four years in the Navy before being forced out. He then became one of the first openly gay candidates elected to public office. Continue reading
Oct 20 Chappelle’s anti-transgender comments in Netflix special draws protest By Alex Veiga, Lynn Elber, Associated Press A small number of people gathered in advance of a planned walkout by Netflix employees. The action Wednesday is intended to highlight objections to Chappelle's stand-up special "The Closer" and the company's handling of it. Continue reading