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Ron DeSantis cheers as University of Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ president fires all diversity staff

A memo to employees cited a new regulation for the Board of Governors, a DeSantis-controlled board setting policies for the State University System.

Hockey Is Cracking Down on Cancer Support and Native Heritage After Banning Pride

Following the NHL's crackdown on Pride nights, players now risk fines if they show support for other causes such as Indigenous Heritage and Hockey Fights Cancer.

Maryland governor fires transit board appointee for antigay remark

Maryland governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (pictured) has fired his appointee to the D.C. transit authority board for saying that gay people are "persons of sexual deviancy."

Florida LGBTQ+ advocates slam ban on sociology, DEI at state’s universities

The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s university system, made the decision to implement higher education reforms championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Gay Brewer Appointee Resigns Over Partner Benefits Challenge

Edwin Leslie, a gay appointee to the Arizona tourism board, resigned in protest over Governor Jan Brewer's push to eliminate healthcare benefits for the same-sex partners of state employees.

Investigation Finds FAMU Ignored Hazing Regulations

An investigation launched by the Florida Board of Governors after the hazing-related death of 26-year-old gay drum major Robert Champion, found that Florida A&M University ignored state and local regulations intended to prevent such practices.

UNC Board Wants N.C. A.G. to Pay Legal Fees to Fight HB 2

The University of North Carolina system has hired three attorneys to defend it in lawsuits over HB 2 and it hoping the attorney general's office will cover all legal fees for the institution.

NCAA Will Not Host Final Four in Anti-LGBT States

The NCAA enacted new nondiscrimination requirements in response to the wave of anti-LGBT bills that have passed recently.

Judge tosses Disney suit claiming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis retaliated over 'don't say gay' critique

Disney hasn't shown it was harmed by the state's takeover of a special district previously controlled by the company, Judge Allen Winsor said.

Missouri Governor Has Excuses Why LGBTQ+ Exhibit Yanked From Capitol

The governor claims the exhibit was moved  to an adjacent building because it didn't receive legal approval, but Democrats say that excuse doesn't hold water.

Gay Va. LGBTQ Board Member Under Fire for Misogynistic, Abusive Tweets

Community leaders and elected officials are calling for GOP Gov. Youngkin to replace Casey Flores on his LGBTQ+ Advisory Board.

Inclusion Is Now a Requirement for Oscars Eligibility

The Academy announced new measures to promote diversity at its awards ceremony.

Gays Against Groomers Headline Anti-LGBTQ+ Rally in Ft. Lauderdale

The group sponsored the rally along with organizations like Moms for Liberty, which is allied with Governor Ron DeSantis.

Embattled Gay Va. LGBTQ+ Advisory Board Member Casey Flores Resigns

Casey Flores denies that he was "compelled to resign" as officials said and instead says he quit because he's moving to Florida for love.

Florida Lawmakers Vote to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

Far-right Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill soon.

Attorney general's sister married partner days before he issued pro-gay opinion

Rhode Island's attorney general Patrick Lynch (pictured) said his opinion this week advising his state to recognize same-sex marriages performed in Massachusetts had nothing to do with his sister's wedding to her partner there days earlier.

Virginia's Glenn Youngkin Pardons Man Involved in Altercation Over Trans Restroom Policy

Scott Thomas Smith wrongly claimed a student who assaulted his daughter was gender-fluid. After a contentious school board meeting, Smith was convicted of disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice.

Florida Republicans Target Disney In Continued Act of Revenge

Because they couldn't do it right the first time, Republicans in Florida are trying again to get back at Disney for opposing DeSantis's anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

Judge Dismisses Suit Against Connecticut's Pro-Trans Sports Policy

The suit focused on two trans athletes, but they've now graduated, rendering the challenge moot, a federal judge ruled.