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Kevin McCarthy Ousted from Speakership in Historic Vote, GOP Fractured

McCarthy’s fall from grace exposes the Republican Party's internal turmoil and leaves the House with an uncertain future.

Hypocrite Matt Gaetz Is Trying to Oust Speaker McCarthy for Working with Dems

The unprecedented move by the Florida congressman escalates internal GOP warfare, putting Speaker McCarthy’s leadership under siege amid budgetary negotiations.

Florida's Transgender Bathroom Ban Challenged in Court by Group of Activists Ahead of March

The group of activists will be in Orlando for a march in support of trans youth in the state.

Florida College Enters Deal with Department of Education Over Its Alleged Civil Rights Violations

New College of Florida has been undergoing a conservative makeover since January, when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis installed a conservative majority on the board of trustees that led to the appointment of a new president.

Homophobe Matt Gaetz Seeks Democratic Alliance to Oust McCarthy Amid Shutdown Drama: Report

In a rare crossover, Rep. Matt Gaetz courts House Democrats to unseat Speaker Kevin McCarthy, intensifying GOP discord as the shutdown clock ticks.

Florida School District Bans All LGBTQ+ Books From K-8 Libraries

The policy appears at odds with “don’t say gay” laws, but the district claims there’s a loophole.

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to $16.7 Million Bogus HIV Medication Scheme

Amando Herrera sold the counterfeit medications that were ultimately prescribed to unsuspecting patients.

There's Been a 33% Increase In Book Bans Across the U.S., Says PEN America

Florida has implemented the majority of bans in the U.S.

How Teachers Are Being Silenced on LGBTQ+ Issues and More

In addition to laws that directly forbid mention of certain subjects, more subtle laws are having a negative impact, says a recent report from PEN America.

Suspect Arrested in Vandalism at Two Orlando LGBTQ+ Centers

Murals at the centers were spray-painted with hateful graffiti and images.

Judge Won't Block Florida's Restrictions on Care for Trans Adults

The same judge has blocked restrictions affecting trans youth.

Florida City Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary

Lake Worth Beach is the first to take such an action.

Ken Keechl, Groundbreaking Florida Gay Politician, Dead at 60

Keechl was the first out gay member of the Broward County Commission and the county's first gay mayor.

Ron DeSantis Just Appointed Moms for Liberty Cofounder to Florida Commission

The group has been labeled an anti-government extremist organization.

Neo-Nazis Parade Around Florida Chanting ‘Jews Will Not Replace Us’

Some of the neo-Nazis took their hatred on the road to the Sunshine State from Ohio, Wisconsin and Maine.

Campus Pride Dumps Florida and Texas Universities from Best of Best List

Campus Pride ranks the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities.

Miami-Dade School Board Considering LGBTQ+ History Month Recognition

Prospects for passage of the recognition are slim in light of state’s “don’t say gay” law.

Why Canada Issued Travel Advisory for Its LGBTQ+ Residents Visiting the U.S.

There are many reasons for LGBTQ+ people to feel unsafe in the United States.

Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List

As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.

Florida Police Investigating After Murals Defaced Outside 2 LGBTQ+ Centers

Someone defaced one writing that children need to be saved from “trans lies.”