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Ron DeSantis Objects to AP Course's LGBTQ Content, College Board Defends It

The Republican governor and presidential hopeful previously targeted AP Black History.

Florida LGBTQ+ Rights Groups Launch Parenting With Pride Program

The hope is to build a network of informed advocates within the community who will fight back against right-wing measures that target LGBTQ+ Floridians.

Florida Can’t Teach AP Psychology If It Censors Sexuality, College Board Says

The Florida Board of Education said the course could be taught if those elements were left out.

Ron DeSantis Slammed by Florida LGBTQ+ Rights Group in Epic Ad Campaign

The ad aired starting on Wednesday, the same day as the third Republican presidential candidate debate in Miami where DeSantis will appear.

Georgia School Board Voted to Fire Teacher Who Read Book on Gender Identity

The Cobb County board voted 4-3 Thursday to terminate the contract of Katherine Rinderle.

DeSantis Blames Queer Theory for AP African American Studies Course Rejection

Critics of Florida's governor say that he needs to take the class that he's trying to ban to understand what he's talking about.

Youngkin Latest GOP Gov. Skeptical of AP African American Studies

The right worries that white kids could be taught the truth about the Black experience in the United States over time.

After Her Racist Tweet, Roseanne Barr Could Still Win an Emmy

The show was canceled after a series of racist tweets by Barr, but her behavior didn't affect her Emmy eligibility.

Lesbian Gov. Maura Healey Says Ron DeSantis Taking U.S. Backwards

Healey, the governor of Massachusetts, denounced the Florida governor's anti-LGBTQ+ and racist actions.

Mississippi Poised to Elect First Gay Legislator Ever

Fabian Nelson won the Democratic primary for his Mississippi House district and has no opposition in the general election.

Obama Wins N.C.; Clinton Leads in Indiana

Barack Obama won North Carolina's Democratic presidential primary Tuesday, while Hillary Rodham Clinton eked out a win in Indiana.

Could Toni Atkins Be California's First Lesbian Governor?

Atkins, who has broken ground as a leader of both legislative chambers, is seriously considering a run.

Crazy in Alabama: Just 1/3 Counties License Same-Sex Couples

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore's anti-equality stance has caused more than a bit of chaos in the Heart of Dixie.

Nancy Pelosi makes history as first female speaker

The spotlight belonged to Nancy Pelosi on Thursday as she became the first woman in history to stand at the head of the U.S. House of Representatives, second in line to the presidency.

Sara Gilbert on 'Roseanne': 'I Do Stand Behind the Decision ABC Made'

The cohost of The Talk spoke for the first time about the series' cancellation following Barr's racist tweet, and said the show has always been about "diversity, love, and inclusion."