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Florida rejects 54 math textbooks over ‘prohibited topics’ including critical race theory

Move follows a series of hardline measures by Republicans in the state to alter teaching in schools as governor welcomes news

The Guardian - US

Cruise ships at centre of dispute in Florida's idyllic Key West

KEY WEST, United States: The island-city of Key West off the southern tip of Florida invites visitors to stroll slowly, enjoy turquoise waters and take in the sunset. But according to some residents, that idyllic peace is endangered -- by lumbering, tourist-filled cruise ships.

Bangkok Post

Florida rejects dozens of math textbooks over "prohibited topics" like critical race theory

41% of submitted math textbooks were rejected, Florida's education department said.

Axios

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Florida in critical race theory panic

The books were "not appropriately aligned with Florida standards"

Salon

Will Trump’s ‘reckless’ endorsements be a referendum on his political power?

Some say his bets on extreme candidates are risky, as losses could threaten his role as king and kingmaker in the Republican party

The Guardian - US

Florida education agency rejects math books it claims contain Critical Race Theory

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida rejected 42 math textbooks publishers wanted to sell to the state’s public schools, claiming the books contained “critical race theory” or other “prohibited topics” and “unsolicited strategies,” the Department of Education said Friday.

Orlando Sentinel

So much for "moderate" Republicans

Abbott's disastrous border stunt harmed his own supporters — because ruthless GOP politics is focused on one man

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In Disney's DeSantis feud, echoes of a culture war that never died

LOS ANGELES — The weeks-long feud between the Walt Disney Co. and conservatives over Florida's Parental Rights in Education legislation — nicknamed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by LGBT activists — recently escalated into a full-blown imbroglio that has played out on cable news and social media.

Los Angeles Times

Texas may soon enact its own 'Don't Say Gay' law. What exactly did Florida's law do?

FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he intends to pursue Texas legislation that mimics Florida's new "Parental Rights in Education" legislation, called by critics the "Don't Say Gay" law.

Tribune News Service

GOP ‘groomer’ smears are sparking a new wave of anti-LGBT+ violence: ‘This is going to lead to tragedy’

As American conservatives wield baseless accusations of ‘grooming’ against political opponents, trans and gay people say they have been harassed or attacked by strangers shouting the same words, Io Dodds and Alex Woodward report

The Independent UK

DeSantis' redistricting map is ‘overtly racist,’ Black lawmaker says

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The latest congressional redistricting plan submitted by Gov. Ron DeSantis is a blatant attempt to give Republicans a political edge while diminishing Black and minority representation in Florida, Black lawmakers said.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, with no rape or incest exception

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — With no exceptions for rape or incest, most abortions in Florida will be banned after 15 weeks of pregnancy under a bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.

Orlando Sentinel

Abortion ban after 15 weeks signed into law in Florida

Florida will soon ban abortions after 15 weeks

The Independent UK

Florida becomes latest US state to restrict abortion access

Law banning abortion at 15 weeks of pregnancy does not allow exemptions in cases of rape, incest or human trafficking.

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The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban into law in Florida

A group of Florida doctors condemned the governor for the new legislation

The Independent UK

DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban into law in Florida

A group of Florida doctors condemned the governor for the new legislation

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis signs law banning most abortions after 15 weeks

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Most abortions in Florida would be banned after 15 weeks of pregnancy under a bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.

Axios

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban into law

The law bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and includes no exceptions for rape or incest.

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Orlando Sentinel

Scott Maxwell: Fla. tax dollars pay lawyers $675 an hour to defend unconstitutional laws

Florida lawmakers keep getting smacked around by federal judges who say the politicians in Tallahassee treat toilet paper with more respect than the United States Constitution.

Los Angeles Times

LZ Granderson: Keep saying ‘gay,’ despite new legislation. Kids need to hear it

I first learned of ballroom from the documentary "Paris Is Burning." I was in my senior year of high school. Already closeted and afraid, and then the first guy I dated outed me to one of my teachers. Thankfully she handled the situation with humanity, but his betrayal did little…

Miami Herald

DeSantis’ congressional map favors Republicans, likely diminishes Black representation

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday kept his promise and proposed a redistricting map that blows up the state’s current congressional districts, creates four additional Republican-leaning seats, and eliminates at least two districts now held by Black Democrats in North and Central Florida.

The Independent UK

DeSantis congressional map tears up Black rep's district

A Black congressman’s district would be dismantled under a map Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis submitted to the Legislature

The Independent UK

Greg Abbott faces fire for busing migrants to DC: ‘This is kidnapping’

The busing of migrants is one of many actions Abbott is taking as he faces reelection.

The Independent UK

Migrants say they took Texas governor Abbott’s bus to Washington so they could get closer to Florida

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s latest anti-immigrant stunt could end up creating more headaches for another Republican governor.

The Independent UK

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

Controversial legislation bans ‘sexual orientation and gender identity’ issues from classrooms

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