All posts tagged "florida"
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Miami-Dade School Board Rejects LGBTQ History Month
The Miami-Dade School Board rejected recognizing October as LGBTQ History Month, saying doing so might violate Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.
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Florida Christian School Asks LGBTQ Students to Leave
A Christian school in Florida told parents it would ask gay, transgender, and gender nonconforming students to leave immediately, according to a June email obtained...
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Gay Congressman Mondaire Jones Loses Primary
On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.) lost his bid for Congress in a new district, following a court-imposed redistricting process that disadvantaged Democrats and...
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Ex-Marine Disarms Man Who Brought Grenade into Gay Bar
A former Marine deftly and successfully disarmed a man who brought a grenade into a gay bar in Wilton Manors, Florida. The incident happened at...
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A Florida County Finds These 115 Books Objectionable
A Florida school district has placed advisory labels on 115 books in school libraries, including several with LGBTQ characters or content.
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Second Lawsuit Filed Challenging Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law
A second federal lawsuit has been filed against four Florida school boards challenging the constitutionality of the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law and districts’ attempts...
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Researchers: Florida Report on Trans Health Care is Flawed, Biased
Researchers from Yale are slamming a report from Florida health care officials that takes a hardline stance against the use of Medicaid dollars to pay...
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Gay, Black Applebee’s Cook Was Told to Ignore Co-Workers’ Slurs
An Applebee’s franchise in the Greater Tampa area has agreed to settle an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit alleging that the company failed to stop...
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Gay Florida Teenager Allegedly Shot by “Online” Partner
A Florida teenager has been accused of fatally shooting a fellow 19-year-old, with whom he was involved in an “online relationship,” in order to avoid...
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Gavin Newsom to Florida: Move to California for “Freedom”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is encouraging Floridians to move to California for "freedom" from restrictive right-wing laws.
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Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law Is Now in Effect
Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law has officially gone into effect, at least partially, as of Friday morning, leaving teachers scrambling to comply with what...
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Drunk Man Arrested for Brandishing Gun Outside Gay Bar
A drunk man was arrested after flashing a gun and threatening to shoot people outside a gay bar in Wilton Manors, Florida. The incident occurred...
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The CDC Urges Vaccines for Gay Men Following Meningitis Outbreak
The CDC is urging gay and bi men who live in or are traveling to Florida to get vaccinated against meningitis following a severe outbreak.
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Andrew Gillum, Bisexual Florida Politician, Charged with Fraud
Andrew Gillum, the former Democratic nominee for Florida governor, faces charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and making false statements.
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DeSantis Press Secretary Sparks Outrage With Pride Month Tweet
The press secretary for the governor of Florida has been called out by an LGBTQ lawmaker for her hateful comments surrounding the LGBTQ community. Christina...
