Florida Restaurant Sues Ron DeSantis Over New Anti-Drag Law
The owner of Hamburger Mary's Orlando said the bill is a violation of their First Amendment rights.
May 28 2023 5:00 PM
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Florida
News from within the borders of Florida and the fight for LGBT equality there. As of 2013, Florida legistlators have still not stuck down's the state's sodomy laws, though they remain unenforceable since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Lawrence v. Texas. The state also voted to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions in 2008. Florida is infamous as the home of the Save the Children campaign helmed by Anita Bryant, which led to the prohibition of same-sex couples from adopting children in 1977.
Trans Residents Turn to GoFundMe to Flee Florida
Many queer people, especially those in the trans community, feel threatened and unsafe.
May 27 2023 7:58 PM
Florida Christian School Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Against Special Needs Student
The teacher told her employer she only wanted to help.
May 25 2023 3:54 PM
Florida Security Guard Allegedly Raped Trans Woman at the Bar Where He Worked
Luigi Andre Cavani, 25, was arrested and charged with sexual battery for the alleged assault.
May 25 2023 11:03 AM
Ron DeSantis Is Running for President With His Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Record
As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.
May 24 2023 3:34 PM
Ron DeSantis to Kick Off 2024 Presidential Run on Twitter with Elon Musk
DeSantis is widely perceived as Trump’s most formidable primary challenger, but his standing has slipped.
May 24 2023 1:07 PM
Families Seek to Block Florida's New Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Some families had already sued over medical boards' rules against the care, and now those rules have been written into state law.
May 20 2023 8:00 AM
Florida Traffic Sign Hacked to Display 'Kill All Gays'
The incident occurred on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.
May 19 2023 11:00 AM
Tampa Pride Cancels Event After Ron DeSantis Signs Anti-Drag Law
The Republican governor signed that bill along with three other anti-LGBTQ+ pieces of legislation on Wednesday.
May 19 2023 10:30 AM
Florida's LGBTQ+ Activists Plan to Fight Back Against DeSantis's ‘Slate of Hate’
Activists say more than 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the recent legislative session.
May 18 2023 3:00 PM
Penguin Random House and PEN America Sue Florida Over Book Bans
Many of the books removed from school libraries or placed on restricted access in Escambia County deal with LGBTQ+ or racial matters.
May 17 2023 8:30 PM
Ron DeSantis Signs Four Bills Into Law Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights in Florida
The bills include an expansion of "don't say gay," a ban on gender-affirming care, restrictions on bathroom use, and restrictions on drag shows.
May 17 2023 11:27 AM
Ron DeSantis Kills Diversity and Inclusion Programs at Florida Universities
A number of students, including LGBTQ+ students, protested the event.
May 15 2023 5:29 PM
Florida Teacher Investigated for Showing LGBTQ+ Disney Movie in Class
She says a right-wing school board member reported her to the education department because a character in the film is gay.
May 15 2023 1:00 PM
Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to Discriminate’ Law That Could Be Used Against LGBTQ+ Patients
“This bill is a broad license for health care providers and insurance companies to refuse services to people,” said Brandon Wolf, Equality Florida press secretary.
May 13 2023 10:30 AM
Florida Publix Refuses to Write 'Trans' on a Cake, Citing Company Policy
The employees told the customers that acknowledging trans joy is taking a stand on a political issue, which company policy forbids.
May 12 2023 12:00 PM
Is Disney World Still A Safe Haven For Florida's LGBTQ+ Community?
The state's recent legislative attacks have some Disney fans worried.
May 09 2023 1:00 PM
Joe Saunders, One of Florida's First Gay Lawmakers, Looks to Make a Political Comeback
He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.
May 07 2023 11:00 AM
F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton Slams DeSantis and 'Don't Say Gay' Ahead of Miami Race
Hamilton has stood up for LGBTQ+ rights before.
May 05 2023 11:30 AM
Florida Lawmakers Vote to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids
Far-right Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill soon.
May 05 2023 8:00 AM