Drag Queen Event at Florida School Nixed Over 'Inappropriateness'
Before this year the student group had hosted the same event twice without a problem.
March 23, 2023
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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.
January 23, 2023
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.
October 19, 2023
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.
September 30, 2023
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
Book bans in schools are more widespread than ever. Which states have had the most?
The bans, which often target LGBTQ-themed books, have gained steam in some of the expected states and others that may be a bit surprising.
October 3, 2025
Ron DeSantis Objects to AP Course's LGBTQ Content, College Board Defends It
The Republican governor and presidential hopeful previously targeted AP Black History.
June 16, 2023
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.
March 3, 2023
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.
August 18, 2023
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.
August 4, 2023
DeSantis Demands Information on Gender-Affirming Care Provided by Schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to target the LGBTQ+ community.
January 20, 2023
Florida House Passes Bill Extending 'Don't Say Gay' Law
DeSantis's administration is looking to expand it even further.
April 1, 2023
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.
August 2, 2023
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.
August 8, 2023
Florida Backs Down on Censoring AP Psychology Over Sexuality Topics
College Board threatened to not allow censored courses to be designated "AP."
August 7, 2023
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.
February 3, 2023
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.
March 28, 2022
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.
March 3, 2024
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.
October 20, 2022
Florida Removes LGBTQ-Inclusive Antibullying Info From State Website
Nadine Smith of Equality Florida says it's just the latest in a series of anti-LGBTQ+ actions by Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration.
December 6, 2021
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.
March 2, 2023