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Medical panel signs off on draft rule restricting some transgender medical treatments in Florida

A key Florida medical panel has signed off on a draft rule that would restrict Florida doctors from treating transgender people under age 18.
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Judge refuses to halt Florida’s transgender treatment rule

A federal judge on refused to block a new Florida rule preventing Medicaid reimbursements for gender-affirming treatments for trans people.
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Judge rejects a challenge to the Florida education law that critics call, “Don’t Say Gay”

A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit challenging a controversial new Florida law that critics call "Don't Say Gay."
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Florida teachers face issues like staffing shortages, cost of living and restrictive new state laws

Nancy Velardi, president of the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association, talks with WMNF about education concerns in Florida.
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Mayor slams Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law as St. Pete kicks off Pride month

At the start of St. Pete Pride Month, Mayor Ken Welch slams Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law as harmful to LGBTQ people.
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Tampa Pride Diversity Parade 2022

The Tampa Pride Diversity Parade and festival took over Ybor City the last weekend of March; many held signs that said, “we say gay.”

MidPoint: Say Gay, Celebrate Pride

As the state of Florida waits for the "Don't Say Gay" bill to pass into law with the signature of Gov. DeSantis, the push-back has been loud. On MidPoint this week, host Shelley Reback, along...
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U.S. Education Secretary expresses solidarity with Florida’s LGBTQ students over “Don’t Say Gay” bill

The U.S. Education Secretary has spoken with LGBTQ students in Florida. He says he supports students even if their governor does not.

Surly Voices: Civil Rights are still our fight

This week on Surly Voices, hosts Liz and Donna tackle the modern movements of civil rights, both within the state of Florida and outside. From the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill to the anniversary of Bloody...
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U.S. Department of Education warns Florida after Legislature passes the “Don’t Say Gay” bill

The Parental Rights in Education, or "Don't Say Gay" bill, passes the Florida Legislature; the US Department of Education weighs in.

MidPoint: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and other oppressive legislation

Dangerous amendments to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill is the latest trend among the 'censorship and surveillance' legislation that's been passing through the Florida government this session. Nadine Smith of Equality Florida and Florida State...

New poll: bills to ban abortion after 15 weeks and “Don’t Say Gay” are unpopular among Florida voters

Two bills in the Legislature that seem on track to become law are unpopular with Florida voters: a 15-week abortion ban & "Don't Say Gay."

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