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Florida LGBTQ+ advocates slam ban on sociology, DEI at state’s universities

The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s university system, made the decision to implement higher education reforms championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Biden Officials Meet With Florida LGBTQ+ Youth to Assure Support

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine met virtually with young LGBTQ+ Floridians Thursday.

Trump judge tosses DeSantis's 'Stop Woke Law,' and calls it 'First Amendment sin'

Florida's war on progress was rejected by an unlikely figure.

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law — Here's Its Ugly History

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the "don't say gay" bill into law in March. Other states have followed suit, attempting to pass their own versions.

‘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.  

Disney CEO Apologizes for Response to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

"You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down," CEO Bob Chapek wrote in a memo to employees.

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.

HIV Panic in Florida Is Turning Into a Health Catastrophe

Transmission rates are higher than any other state, and bias-based laws are likely making things worse.

California School Board Fires Superintendent Amid Uproar Over LGBTQ+ Curriculum

The Temecula Valley Unified School District board recently rejected an inclusive textbook, and one member called Harvey Milk a pedophile.

Monkeypox: Colleges Focus on Educating Students About Its Transmission

(CNN) Educators are working to reduce the public health risk while some students worry about how their campus experiences might be affected by the virus.

What States Have the Most Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes?

A report by the ADL and GLAAD tracked the U.S. states with the most anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the last year.

It's Transgender Awareness Week — Here's How to Observe It

It's a time to highlight the challenges trans people face and what they've overcome -- and to participate in a national survey.

7 Times White House's Karine Jean-Pierre Was a Total Badass

For Lesbian Visibility Week, we salute one of the nation's most visible lesbians, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who uses her platform to stand against bigotry.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: 'We want to end' trans and gender nonconforming teachers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced in a keynote speech to the Young Conservatives of Texas an intention to "end" trans and GNC teachers being able to teach.

Fact-check: Will Floridian Taxes Rise Over Disney-DeSantis Debacle?

Some say that tax payers could now be responsible for a $1 billion bill after the dissolution of Reedy Creek.

These 102 Colleges Are the "Absolute Worst"

If you're LGBT and pursuing higher education, you'll want to avoid the 102 unfriendly schools listed on Campus Pride's first Shame List.

Gender is not an ideology — but conservative groups know learning about it empowers people

The study of gender is being targeted by right-wing groups, because it raises questions about traditional social roles and inequalities that can result from them, argues Victoria Pitts-Taylor and Elizabeth Anne Wood.

The Year in Queer

A month-by-month breakdown of the important LGBT news events of 2008.

George Santos Tried to Get Rich Through Political Connections: Report

The New York Times has documented several instances of the gay Republican approaching political cronies for his own benefit. Santos denies any wrongdoing.

More states are pushing to stop legally recognizing trans people in public life

Proposed bills would exclude transgender and nonbinary people from updating driver’s licenses, holding public office and accessing public restrooms.

House Republicans Likely to Pass Anti-Transgender Sports Bill

While it's not expected to pass the Senate, it's still important to stand up and speak out against such legislation, LGBTQ+ advocates say.