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Politics

Nancy Mace's transphobic, slur-filled video posts remain up on Instagram

LGBTQ+ groups say the Republican lawmaker's videos violate the social media company's community standards.

Mike Johnson
News

House Republicans are trying to ban gender-affirming care for youth in new military budget

The move has been called "discriminatory" by LGBTQ+ rights advocates.

Ron DeSantis
Politics

Ron DeSantis may be tapped by Donald Trump to head Defense Department

As Pete Hegseth sinks, the Florida governor and his anti-LGBTQ+ record may fill the void.

Michele Rayner
Politics

Meet Michele Rayner, who could become Florida's first queer woman senator

The Democrat, who currently serves in Florida's House, will run for a safe blue state senate seat in 2026.

Pam Bondi Former Florida Attorney General
Politics

Who is Pam Bondi? Trump's new attorney general pick has a mixed history on LGBTQ+ issues

The former Florida attorney general supported workforce protections for queer people in Florida but battled marriage equality in court until the bitter end.

US Senator Tammy Baldwin speaks during the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Wisconsin Senate Candidate Eric Hovde at the Republican National Convention
Politics

Sen. Tammy Baldwin's Republican opponent FINALLY concedes election

Eric Hovde continued to question vote-by-mail votes breaking for his opponent but acknowledged a recount would not likely change the results of the election.

USA 2020 Census materials
News

A nonbinary Census? American Community Survey tests questions on sexual orientation and gender identity

The latest data collection also tries to use gender-neutral terms throughout.

Florida
Election

LGBTQ+ candidates lose races for Florida legislature

Two gay men expected to win Florida House seats lost to Republican incumbents. Voters failed to elect three trans candidates seeking to make history.

Jules Sohn and Hayden Powell
News

Years after DADT's end, class action lawsuit seek to restore benefits for thousands of discharged military

Those who were kicked out under "don't ask, don't tell" have often lost benefits due to having less than honorable discharges.

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Election

Trans candidates demand their seat at the table in the Florida legislature

Ashley Brundage, Nathan Bruemmer, and Vance Ahrens are all vying to be Florida's first transgender lawmakers.

Nate Douglas Florida
Election

Democrat Nate Douglas says it's time Orlando voters kick a homophobe out of Florida's legislature

"Right now, we’re seeing a large push for authoritarianism, where we have the state government telling people how they can live their lives, who they can love, how they can express themselves," says out Florida House candidate Nate Douglas.

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Election

DNC reaches out to LGBTQ+ voters at Atlanta Pride (exclusive)

The Democratic National Committee will send mobile billboards encouraging queer Peach State voters to support Kamala Harris.

Ron DeSantis
News

Families ask appellate court to overturn Florida's youth trans care ban

“As a parent, it is heartbreaking to see my right to make healthcare decisions for my child taken away by political bullies, and the hurt and harm that has caused my child,” one parent of a trans youth said in a new legal brief.

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News

A Florida mom risked her job so her trans daughter could play girls' sports. She won't abandon that fight

“The only child that was harmed in this entire investigation was my own child,” Jessica Norton said of her daughter's ban from playing girls' volleyball — a sport her daughter had played for years.

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Miami School Board rejects LGBTQ+ History Month for third straight year

The same School Board also rejected resolutions recognizing the month in 2022 and 2023.

Lowe's
Business

Major companies are ending DEI programs. Here's how an LGBTQ+ group is taking them to task

Molson Coors, Tractor Supply, and others have all cowered to the far-right. The Human Rights Campaign isn't having it. Here's what they are doing.

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News

'And Tango Makes Three' returns to one Florida school district's library shelves after a ban

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Health

Study finds use of puberty blockers safe and reversible, countering anti-trans accusations

The reports seem to suggest further advances in the field of gender-affirming care can address shortcomings of treatments available today.

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News

Stonewall Museum revokes membership after Visit Florida kills LGBTQ+ marketing effort

The Fort Lauderdale-based organization said the destination marketing organization returned the museum’s $475 annual fee.

Florida State House Rep Fabian Basabe is flanked by security as he rides in the LGBTQ Pride Celebration parade 2023 Miami Beach Florida
Politics

Former staffer accuses Florida Republican Fabian Basabe of sexually battering man at his Miami home

Two staffers have already made allegations against the lawmaker, but now one of them said Basabe groped at and tried to kiss an intoxicated friend of his.