Florida Trans Youth Health Care Ban Takes Effect; Parents Plan Lawsuit
Meanwhile, Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would create a ban even stricter than the one adopted by medical boards.
March 16 2023 1:25 PM
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Don't Say Gay
Since at least 2010, Republican lawmakers have introduced various legislation aimed at erasing discussion adn sometimes mentions of gender identity and sexuality from the school system. At times, these bills have also proposed mandating that teachers out students to their parents. They have largely been dubbed by critics as "don't say gay" legislation.
Florida Lawmaker to Scale Back Custody Threats to Trans Children
The amendment would allow a judge to change custody agreements to “protect” a child from gender-affirming health care.
March 12 2023 2:10 PM
Democratic AGs Condemn DeSantis Administration's Transphobic Request
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration requested public colleges in the state provide information about students receiving gender-affirming care.
March 05 2023 5:00 PM
Judge Tosses Out Another Challenge to Florida's Don't Say Gay Law
The judge ruled that the plaintiffs had not "alleged sufficient facts" to show they had legal standing to challenge the law.
February 16 2023 4:46 PM
Could Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Go Nationwide?
Florida’s bill seems to have inspired a flurry of similar anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in statehouses around the country.
February 09 2023 9:15 AM
DeSantis Blames Queer Theory for AP African American Studies Course Rejection
Critics of Florida's governor say that he needs to take the class that he's trying to ban to understand what he's talking about.
January 23 2023 5:41 PM
DeSantis Demands Information on Gender-Affirming Care Provided by Schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to target the LGBTQ+ community.
January 20 2023 6:19 PM
Lesbian Playwright Paula Vogel Slams Florida School for Banning Play
Renowned creative Paula Vogel is standing in solidarity with students in the Jacksonville area who want to put on her play Indecent.
January 11 2023 12:00 PM
Florida School District Bans Book on Gay Penguin Couple
The Lake County School District said it was only following Florida's "don't say gay" law by banning And Tango Makes Three.
January 10 2023 10:20 AM
Texas Lawmaker Introduces Worse Version of 'Don't Say Gay' Law
As if Florida's restriction on access to information about LGBTQ+ topics for public school students wasn't tight enough.
January 05 2023 9:50 AM
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Administration Targets Holiday Drag Shows
It's just the latest in DeSantis's anti-LGBTQ+ agenda.
December 29 2022 3:23 PM
18 Attorneys General Challenge 'Don't Say Gay' Law in Amicus Brief
The attorneys general say that the Florida law is unconstitutional.
December 27 2022 11:37 AM
Florida Demands Districts Comply with New Anti-LGBTQ+ Rules
The new rules are seen by local activists as an attempt to "bully and intimidate" affirming school districts.
December 13 2022 5:17 PM
‘Don’t Say Gay’ Author Resigns From Florida House After Indictment
Rep. Joe Harding has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
December 08 2022 6:21 PM
Lawmaker Behind Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Indicted by Feds
Joe Harding is in a lot of trouble.
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December 07 2022 6:22 PM
10 Things to Help You Deal With Vicarious Trauma
We can all use some help in dealing with the emotions aroused by Club Q tragedy and other attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.
December 05 2022 11:00 AM
Gays Against Groomers Headline Anti-LGBTQ+ Rally in Ft. Lauderdale
The group sponsored the rally along with organizations like Moms for Liberty, which is allied with Governor Ron DeSantis.
December 04 2022 2:41 PM
Texas Rights Groups File Legal Complaint Over Ban on LGBTQ+ Books
The challenged school district voted last week to ban mentions of gender fluid and trans people while considering putting guns in classrooms.
November 22 2022 5:00 PM
Disney Fires Bob Chapek, Rehires Bob Iger After 'Don't Say Gay' Mess
The CEO change-up happened after Disney suffered from PR and company debacles following the passage of Florida's "don't say gay" law.
November 21 2022 2:18 PM
Gay Republican Beats Gay Democrat in N.Y. Congressional Race
For the first time in U.S. history, two gay men faced off against each other in a national election.
November 09 2022 11:31 AM