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Drag Queen Event at Florida School Nixed Over 'Inappropriateness'

Before this year the student group had hosted the same event twice without a problem.

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.

Florida to Enforce Transgender Bathroom Ban Even at Private Schools

Though the original law was written for public schools, the Florida Department of Education approved a new rule expanding it to private schools.

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.

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.

Ron DeSantis Objects to AP Course's LGBTQ Content, College Board Defends It

The Republican governor and presidential hopeful previously targeted AP Black History.

Lesbian Gov. Maura Healey Says Ron DeSantis Taking U.S. Backwards

Healey, the governor of Massachusetts, denounced the Florida governor's anti-LGBTQ+ and racist actions.

Ron DeSantis Responds to Question on Having Gay or Trans Child

The Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful made the comment in a Time interview in which he also defended the numerous anti-LGBTQ+ laws he has supported.

Florida Can’t Teach AP Psychology If It Censors Sexuality, College Board Says

The Florida Board of Education said the course could be taught if those elements were left out.

DeSantis Demands Information on Gender-Affirming Care Provided by Schools

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to target the LGBTQ+ community.

Ron DeSantis Fumbles Through Fox News Interview on Homophobic Campaign Ad

DeSantis's constant head shaking gave away that the question made the unapolgogetic Republican uncomforable.

Florida House Passes Bill Extending 'Don't Say Gay' Law

DeSantis's administration is looking to expand it even further.

Will Florida Teachers Still Be Punished for Teaching AP Psychology?

Advocacy groups demand assurances faculty won’t face retribution because of Florida’s "don’t say gay" law.

DeSantis Calls Session to Punish Disney's 'Don't Say Gay' Opposition

The Republican governor who believes in less government regulation of private business is attacking a private business.

Disney Vows to Help Repeal Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Legislation

The company has previously faced criticism over its tepid initial response to the legislation.

Florida Backs Down on Censoring AP Psychology Over Sexuality Topics

College Board threatened to not allow censored courses to be designated "AP."

Ron DeSantis cheers as University of Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ president fires all diversity staff

A memo to employees cited a new regulation for the Board of Governors, a DeSantis-controlled board setting policies for the State University System.

Fla. OK's Sweeping Anti-LGBTQ+ Rules in Schools After 'Don't Say Gay'

One rule requires public notification about restroom access for transgender students, while another threatens teacher's licenses under the "don't say gay" law.

Republican debate again marked by anti-trans tropes, as DeSantis claims Disney is 'transing' kids

The debate, unlike previous ones, was limited to Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, but the rhetoric was more of the same.

DeSantis Appointees Eliminate DEI Programs at Fla. College Amid Outrage

The school has been just fine since 1960, but conservatives see an opportunity to transform the liberal arts school from the inside out.

Who Will Be at the Third Republican Presidential Debate?

Five Republican contenders for the party's nomination for president will take to the stage Wednesday night. All of them have lackluster LGBTQ+ rights records. Let's see what homophobic or transphobic comments are said tonight.