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Why don’t schools ban the Bible?

Because it’s all about ginning up imagined harm as an excuse to bully somebody.

Chicago Sun-Times

What is Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill?

Controversial new legislation would ban teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender issues with students in classroom

The Independent UK

Florida Gov. DeSantis receives $109.8 million, with Republican Governors Association as top donor

In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Florida Secretary of State, the governor received $109,869,159 in total contributions and spent $13,706,657 between January 1, 2021 and…

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LGBTQ advocacy groups sue Florida seeking to stop ‘don’t say gay’ law

ORLANDO, Fla. — LGBTQ advocacy groups are seeking to block what they call the “don’t say gay” law from taking effect, arguing in a federal lawsuit that it is discriminatory, vague and runs afoul of the free speech rights of students and teachers.

Orlando Sentinel

Judge strikes down parts of Florida election law; cites race

A federal judge has struck down portions of a Florida election law passed last year, citing what he said were subtle tactics by the Republican-led government to suppress Black voters

The Independent UK

Daily Wire will spend $100m to produce conservative kids’ entertainment to rival ‘woke’ Disney

DW Kids will provide live-action and animated shows to subscribers through the company’s streaming service starting next year

The Independent UK

‘No matter who it hurts’: How an explosion of GOP bills targeting LGBT+ Americans created a crisis

Conservative Christian groups and ‘parental rights’ agendas target young transgender people with an unprecedented wave of legislation that has nearly doubled within two years, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

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Another Florida home insurer loses financial stability rating and will likely be dissolved

In yet another ominous sign for Florida’s failing property insurance market, Tampa-based Lighthouse Property Insurance Corp. lost its financial stability rating, which means it will likely be placed under receivership and dissolved.

Tribune News Service

Florida LGBT+ advocates sue Ron DeSantis over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Lawsuit alleges legislation is an unconstitutional and ‘grave abuse of power’

The Independent UK

LGBTQ group sues Florida over so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

Gay rights advocates are suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law forbidding classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade

The Independent UK

'Don't say gay' bill in Florida: Republican-backed legislation stirs controversy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for young students. Opponents, who fear for the impact on youngsters, refer to the measure as the "Don't say gay" bill. We take a closer look at the controversial legislation, which will…

France 24

Florida women’s soccer team wear ‘GAY’ t-shirts as Ron DeSantis signs anti-LGBT+ bill

Orland Pride players take a stand for equality

The Independent UK

Ron Perlman tears into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill: ‘F***ing Nazi pig’

Controversial bill forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade

The Independent UK

Disney execs working to remove gendered greetings from theme parks

Disney calls for repeal of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ or for law to be ‘struck down in the courts’

The Independent UK

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Benzinga

DeSantis: Disney 'Crossed The Line' In Seeking Overturn Of 'Don't Say Gay' Law

The feud between the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis boiled anew, with the lawmaker accusing the entertainment giant of going too far in its pledge to work for the overturn of a controversial new state law.

The Independent UK

‘Say gay’: Billboards appear all over Florida in protest against ‘Don’t say gay’ bill

Billboards encouraging people to “say gay” have cropped up in Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Orlando

Salon

#BoycottDisney: New CEO's culture war

Florida's most iconic corporation is suddenly embroiled in the midst of controversy

Miami Herald

Fabiola Santiago: We see through the lies, Gov. DeSantis, and know exactly what ‘don’t say gay’ is all about

The signing of Florida’s “don’t say gay” bill encapsulates all that’s foul about Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reign.

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Tribune News Service

Editorial: DeSantis weaponizes the anguish of children

The scene said it all.

The Independent UK

Florida, other states challenge CDC transit mask rule

Florida and 20 other states have sued to halt the federal government's pandemic requirement that people wear masks on planes, trains and other public transport

The Independent UK

Trump dominates GOP field, leading Biden and Harris in poll for 2024 matchup

Former president remains dominant over presumed 2024 GOP field

The Independent UK

'Grooming': The ubiquitous buzzword in LGBTQ school debate

Proponents of restrictions on how U.S. public schools address sexual orientation and gender identity say their ultimate goal is to allow parents more involvement in their children’s education and ensure classroom materials are age-appropriate

The Independent UK

Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes new congressional maps

In a rare disagreement with the Republican-dominated Legislature, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the state’s newly draw congressional map and lawmakers will hold a special session in April to redraw the map

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, calls for special session of the Florida Legislature

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the GOP Legislature’s congressional maps Tuesday, making good his threats to reject the plan because it does not eliminate a Black district in North Florida.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, sets special session for April

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis made good on his promise to veto the GOP Legislature’s congressional redistricting map Tuesday because it doesn’t eliminate a “racially gerrymandered” Black district in North Florida.

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