Matt Gaetz allegedly paid tens of thousands of dollars for sex and drugs: House Ethics report
Gaetz is attempting to block the release of the report.
December 23, 2024
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Florida judge strikes down state law used to ban books: 'None of these books are obscene'
Judge Carlos Mendoza ruled that Florida's ban on books that "describe sexual conduct" is too broad.
August 15, 2025
Right-wing extremists confront transgender people in Florida bathrooms
Imagine needing to go to the bathroom and being confronted by a stranger about why you’re there. That’s how it is for trans people in Florida under the state’s bathroom law.
April 11, 2024
Florida's Drag Ban Blocked by Judge in Hamburger Mary's Case
This is the second defeat for Gov. Ron DeSantis's anti-LGBTQ+ agenda this week and the third this month.
June 23, 2023
Florida Lawmaker Fabian Basabe Opens Up About Being Cleared of Sexual Harassment Claims by Male Staffers
The Republican also talks about not wanting to be known as an LGBTQ+ lawmaker although Basabe, who is married to a woman, once said he was "a gay candidate."
November 17, 2023
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
Florida Gun Control Bill Gets Mixed Response From LGBT Activists
Still reeling from Pulse, some queer gun control advocates say the measures don't go far enough; others are grateful for any movement.
March 13, 2018
Florida's Twice-Divorced AG Calls Gay Families Unstable
In defense of the state's ban on same-sex marriage, Bondi argued it would "impose significant public harm" as well.
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June 1, 2014
Same-Sex Couples Sue Fla. for 'Accurate Birth Certificates'
Activists accuse Florida of violating its own law in not issuing birth certificates naming same-sex couples as parents -- and now couples are fighting back.
August 13, 2015
Meet the Candidates: Florida's Ken Keechl
This Broward County lawyer is hoping to defeat a climate-denying, Trump-supporting Republican for a seat on the state House of Representatives.
November 3, 2016
Judge Kills Conversion Therapy Ban, Not Convinced Practice Is Harmful
A federal judge strikes down Tampa, Fla.'s effort to end "ex-gay" and "ex-trans" therapy on minors.
October 4, 2019
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.
April 22, 2024
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.
April 25, 2022
The Long Arm of the New Laws
California's Proposition 8 got all the attention, but successful antigay measures in Arkansas, Arizona, and Florida could have further reaching implications for those states' residents -- gay or straight.
December 3, 2008
This Florida county spent $800k to show its support for LGBTQ+ people
Broward County’s $800,000 investment in a Rose Parade float was a symbol of inclusivity and diversity, challenging Florida’s current political climate.
January 3, 2024
Will Florida Marriage Case Be Rushed To Supreme Court?
The couple who filed one of the legal challenges to Florida's marriage ban is asking for the state supreme court to pick up the case sooner than later.
July 28, 2014
How Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is making gender-affirming care inaccessible
His proposed restrictions amount to a ban on gender-affirming care for both youth and adults, according to activists.
January 9, 2024
Miami Catholic School Fires Teacher After She Weds Same-Sex Spouse
Jocelyn Morffi's story is sadly familiar.
February 10, 2018
Kentucky's Transphobic Legislation Dies After 'Last Ditch Effort'
Kentucky's so-called 'Bathroom Bully Bill' died in the House, despite a last-minute scramble to tack it onto unrelated legislation.
March 25, 2015