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News: Dwyane Wade Left Florida Over Anti-LGBTQ Laws + More

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Some news stories you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade said in a recent interview he moved his family out of Florida because of the state’s increasing hostility to LGBTQ people. Continue reading “News: Dwyane Wade Left Florida Over Anti-LGBTQ Laws + More”

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News: Montana Silences Trans Lawmaker + Disney Sues Florida + More

Some news items you might have missed: • NPR: Montana’s Republican-controlled state House of Representatives has voted to formally silence trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D). During a debate last week on a bill that would ban gender-affirming care, Zephyr told her colleagues they would “have blood on their hands,” referring to the lowered risk of suicide among trans people who have proper medical care. Continue reading “News: Montana Silences Trans Lawmaker + Disney Sues Florida + More”

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Florida Bill Would Allow Doctors To Refuse To Treat LGBTQ Patients

Florida residents are concerned that House Bill 1403 would give physicians the ability to legally discriminate against minorities, women, and LGBTQ people based on a "sincerely held religious, moral, or ethical belief."
Left – Dr. Joel Rudman (screen capture via campaign ad)
Legislation making its way through Florida’s state House and Senate would allow doctors and insurance companies to drop patients (i.e. refuse to treat patients) based on “conscience-based objection.” Some Florida residents are concerned that House Bill 1403 would give physicians the ability to legally discriminate against minorities, women, and LGBTQ people based on a “sincerely held religious, moral, or ethical belief.” Continue reading “Florida Bill Would Allow Doctors To Refuse To Treat LGBTQ Patients”

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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”

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News: Carl Nassib Celebrates 30 + ‘Puppy Master’ Sentenced To Prison + More

Carl Nassib and Søren Dahl (via Instagram)
Some news stories you might have missed: • OUT: Carl Nassib, the first (and only) out player in the NFL, turned 30 on Wednesday and celebrated with his boyfriend, 29-year-old Olympic swimmer Søren Dahl. Continue reading “News: Carl Nassib Celebrates 30 + ‘Puppy Master’ Sentenced To Prison + More”

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Equality Florida Issues Advisory Warning For Travel To Sunshine State

A memo is being circulated among Florida teachers regarding how to cope with the state's new Don't Say Gay law.
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida (image via official Facebook)
Equality Florida, the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s LGBTQ) community, issued a travel advisory to the state warning of the risks posed to the health, safety, and freedom of those considering traveling or relocating to the Sunshine State. Continue reading “Equality Florida Issues Advisory Warning For Travel To Sunshine State”

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News: Florida’s 1st Gay Latino Lawmaker Plans Return + More

Carlos Guillermo Smith (photo: Mitchel Worley)
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Florida’s first gay Latino lawmaker, Carlos Guillermo Smith, has filed to run for Florida Senate. First elected in 2016, he served in the state’s house of representatives before losing his election in 2022. Continue reading “News: Florida’s 1st Gay Latino Lawmaker Plans Return + More”