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Drag Queen Erika Rose Sets Sights on Florida’s State Legislature Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Push
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Amidst Florida’s burgeoning anti-LGBTQ+ climate, a unique candidate has emerged to voice out against this alarming trend. Michael Travis, better known by his stage name Erika Rose, is determined to challenge the status quo by vying for a seat in the state legislature.
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has been...
A judge on the Florida Commission on Human Relations has declared that a clothing-optional Florida resort catering to gay and bisexual men must allow women in all areas.
Although this decision overturns a previous ruling that stated the resort did not discriminate, it is not binding until the full commission...
Flying in the face of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his "Don't Say Gay" law, Disneyland Anaheim has announced that it will host its first-ever official Pride Nite.
The after-hours ticketed event follows Disney's public opposition to DeSantis and his anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. It marks Disney's first official LGBTQ+ event, a...
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“Don’t Say Gay” Law Expanded, Gender-Transition Treatments and Bathroom Use Bills Passed by Florida House
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has recently added more victories to his agenda targeting the LGBTQ+ community following a state board approving the expansion of the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, while the House passed bills on gender-transition treatments, bathroom use, and keeping children out of drag shows.
The Board of...
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USA: Appeals Court Rules In Favour Of Florida High School’s Ban On Trans Kids Using Preferred Bathrooms
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The federal appeals court in the United States ruled that a Florida high school’s policy prohibiting trans students from using bathrooms that reflect their gender identity is constitutional.
The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled by a vote of seven to four that requiring trans students to use bathrooms...
Parents with students attending a Christian school in Florida have been asked to remove their children and find another school if their children are gay, transgender or non-binary.
According to NBC News, an email was sent to parents by administrator and pastor Barry McKeen telling parents, “We believe that God...
Police in the U.S State of Florida have arrested a man after he threatened to cut the “gay” out of his own brother with a kitchen knife.
35-year-old David Martinez was arrested after Police were called out to a “violent dispute” between Martinez and his brother.
Upon arriving at the address,...
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Florida: New Legislation Bans Teachers From Discussing LGBTQ+ Topics In School
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Lawmakers in the U.S. State of Florida have passed a bill that will ban discussions of LGBTQ+ topics including, gender identity and sexuality, in classrooms.
Known as the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, House Bill (HB 1557) would prevent schools from engaging in and encouraging classroom discussion about LGBTQ+ topics...