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Florida appeals judge’s ruling blocking state’s ‘Drag Queen’ law

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that blocked a new law aimed at prohibiting children from attending drag shows.
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Judge sides with Disney in stockholder’s attempt to get records relating to the company’s opposition to Florida’s “don’t say gay” law

A judge sided with The Walt Disney Co. in a stockholder’s attempt to get records related to the company’s opposition to Florida's Don't Say Gay law.
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Florida appeals two transgender treatment rulings

Florida is appealing two rulings this month by a judge that rejected efforts to limit healthcare treatments for transgender people.

Pride and Prejudice

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the U.S. especially Florida and the world is discussed. Youth suicide, bullying, denial of health care and draconian legislation is causing political strife. Where is it all heading? Also, recommended reading… Age...
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Judge blocks Florida’s ‘Drag Queen’ law

Saying it is unconstitutionally vague, a federal judge blocked a new Florida law aimed at prohibiting children from attending drag shows,

ACLU is helping with claims about censorship in Florida schools

The American Civil Liberties Union offered a forum of about 50 Concerned Citizens, teachers, students, lawyers, and media specialists in an effort to address anxieties while encouraging the public to speak out about educational censorship.
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A federal judge rejects the ban on medical treatments for transgender Floridians

A judge ruled that Florida’s prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care for transgender people is unconstitutional.

“Stay Woke” Bus Tour stops in East Tampa for voting rights rally

Voting rights organizations are taking a “voter-cade” bus tour this week through 15 cities across Florida to encourage voter registration while encouraging Floridians to “Stay woke” amidst recently passed laws that impact students, teachers, and...

CEO of Florida-based LGBTQ advocacy group speaks against hate in St. Pete

Listen: Co-founder of LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Florida, Nadine Smith, spoke to a civic group in downtown St Petersburg on Wednesday.  The advocate and Florida native stressed the importance of taking action amidst Florida’s crackdown...
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The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

Listen: Florida prisoners living with HIV Florida now leads the country in the percentage of prisoners living with HIV. WMNF’s Chris Young reports on the various causes that may have led our state to this...

Solidarity of Community

Anti-LGBT politics raging across the state of Florida, the nation and the world how are threatened communities to navigate vague laws? People are defying the law as courts weigh in while others are leaving what...
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Federal judge will weigh in on Florida’s ‘Drag Show’ legal fight

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is urging a federal judge to toss out a constitutional challenge to a new law that bars children from attending “adult live performances.”

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