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Students from Leon County schools walked out of class today to protest the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill ahead of an expected vote in the state Senate.
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A Leon County fight over how to help and instruct LGBTQ students has made it into a legislative debate over how schools talk about such issues with children.
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The Florida House has approved restrictions on how issues of race and history—can be discussed in public school classrooms and workplaces. The measure was approved on a party-line vote and over the objection of Democrats who argue the proposal will suppress real issues for the sake of protecting the feelings of people who haven’t been historically marginalized.
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Democrats are too few in number to stop several major policy issues around how schools deal with LGBTQ students, and teach about race and culture—but while they may not be able to prevent the measures from passing, they’re determined not to let them go through without a fight.
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A young soccer player in Broward County is challenging a Florida law that prevents transgender girls from competing on girls' sports teams. A judge last week put the case on hold while Drew Adams appeals his case over school restrooms in Ponte Vedra Beach.
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Activists want Florida to be the 16th state to ban conversion therapy. The practice is known for trying to change someone from gay to straight. Awareness…
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Two bills in the Florida legislature would add workplace protections for LGBTQ individuals, but activists say one could be a step forward while the other…
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Equality Florida wants protection from discrimination for LGBT state workers. The organization’s executive director, Nadine Smith, claims Governor Rick…
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The Competitive Workforce Act would prohibit discrimination for LGBT individuals working for businesses in Florida.Rep. Ben Diamond (R-St. Petersburg)…
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State lawmakers are pushing to enshrine civil rights protections in state law for the lesbian gay bisexual and transgender community. Sen. Darryl Rouson’s…