Florida Approves ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Ban Through 12th Grade

The Florida Board of Education just voted to expand the state' Don't Say Gay rule through the 12th grade.
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Building on the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, which bans classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through 3rd grade classes, the Florida Board of Education just voted to expand the rule through the 12th grade. Continue reading “Florida Approves ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Ban Through 12th Grade”

Texas Bill Could Revoke Local LGBTQ Protections

Scorched earth, apocalyptic sign reading 'Welcome to Texas' Texas Republicans are currently advancing new legislation that would basically overturn local regulations across the state from LGBTQ rights ordinances to water restrictions during droughts.
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Texas Republicans are currently advancing new legislation that would basically overturn local regulations across the state from LGBTQ rights ordinances to water restrictions during droughts. The move is an apparent effort to weaken bluer cites and counties in the Lone Star state. Continue reading “Texas Bill Could Revoke Local LGBTQ Protections”

Fox News Settles With Dominion Voting Systems Just Hours Into Trial

Just hours after the beginning of the defamation trial filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News, jurors have been dismissed with the judge saying the two parties “have resolved their case.” Continue reading “Fox News Settles With Dominion Voting Systems Just Hours Into Trial”

News: Record Number Of Anti-LGBTQ Bills + More

A man has been charged with threatening to destroy a Pride flag displayed at a shopping mall in Massachusetts. Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: A man has been charged with threatening to destroy a Pride flag displayed at a shopping mall in Massachusetts. He said he would shoot down and burn the flag if it were not removed within three days. Continue reading “News: Record Number Of Anti-LGBTQ Bills + More”

85-Year-Old Charged In Shooting Of Black Teen Who Went To Wrong Address

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An 85-year-old white man in Kansas City, Missouri, has been charged with shooting a Black teenager who rang his doorbell. The teen was apparently shot for going to the wrong address to pick up his siblings. Continue reading “85-Year-Old Charged In Shooting Of Black Teen Who Went To Wrong Address”