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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 · Apr 17, 2022

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 · Apr 17, 2022

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 · Apr 17, 2022

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 · Apr 15, 2022

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 · Apr 14, 2022

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 · Apr 14, 2022

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 · Apr 14, 2022

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 · Apr 14, 2022

Abortion ban after 15 weeks signed into law in Florida

Florida will soon ban abortions after 15 weeks

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022

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.

Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2022