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Texas and Florida Have Become National Models for Using the Police State To Wage Culture War Battles

From library books to abortion, gender, and even food, the culture war is now feeding the police state.

Reason · Oct 6, 2025

PragerU is a conservative video giant. Here's why it's trying to get into schools

Despite the suggestive sound of its name, PragerU is a content creator, not a university. Its short, well-produced videos appeal to college students and young people. And it has big plans to grow.

WEKU · Mar 7, 2024

AP psychology class may be available to Florida students after all

After saying the state had effectively banned the class because of content on sexual orientation and gender identity, the College Board said it hoped teachers would be able to teach the full course.

WEKU · Aug 5, 2023

Other states are copying Florida's "Don't Say Gay" efforts

Florida's move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as several states are pursuing similar bans

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Florida’s edicts on classrooms are wearing thin with some school board members

TAMPA, Fla. — The first directive came last week.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Fabiola Santiago: Florida parents who push for government intrusion in education are failing their kids

Dear Florida parents destroying education,

Miami Herald · Feb 9, 2023

DeSantis has his own book-banning troops

Florida's GOP governor claims there's no war on reading — so why are there censorship troops?

Salon · Feb 3, 2023

College Board's revised AP African American studies course draws new criticism

The organization released the new curriculum for the Advanced Placement course after Florida rejected the pilot. The revisions removed units on Black feminist literary thought and Black Lives Matter.

WEKU · Feb 1, 2023

Florida's Rejection of an AP African American Studies Course Is a Rejection of School Choice

Why is Gov. Ron DeSantis acting just like his opposition by attempting to dictate what students are permitted to learn?

Reason · Jan 25, 2023

High schoolers threaten to sue DeSantis over ban of African American studies course

Attorney Ben Crump announced a potential lawsuit against the Florida governor after the state rejected a new Advanced Placement course, which the College Board now says it will revise.

WEKU · Jan 25, 2023