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New College of Florida literally trashes books on gender following Ron DeSantis's takeover of the school

Local media reported that hundreds of books ended up in dumpsters.

DeSantis Appointees Eliminate DEI Programs at Fla. College Amid Outrage

The school has been just fine since 1960, but conservatives see an opportunity to transform the liberal arts school from the inside out.

David Duke's godchild comes out as transgender in new memoir about leaving white nationalism

R. Derek Black, the former poster child for white nationalism, shares their journey of gender identity and ideological transformation in their upcoming book.

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 Backs Down on Censoring AP Psychology Over Sexuality Topics

College Board threatened to not allow censored courses to be designated "AP."

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.

Democratic AGs Condemn DeSantis Administration's Transphobic Request

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration requested public colleges in the state provide information about students receiving gender-affirming care.

Florida College Enters Deal with Department of Education Over Its Alleged Civil Rights Violations

New College of Florida has been undergoing a conservative makeover since January, when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis installed a conservative majority on the board of trustees that led to the appointment of a new president.

Ron DeSantis Is Running for President With His Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Record

As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.

X González on Fighting Gun Violence and Coming Out as Nonbinary

The activist, a survivor of the Parkland, Fla., shooting, details what their work accomplished and the personal toll it took.

The Fall of the House of Ziegler: Moms for Liberty, a threesome, and a failed political dynasty

Christian and Bridget Ziegler were the Florida Republican power couple. That is until a sex scandal and allegations of rape pushed the two out of the GOP hierarchy.

Will Florida Teachers Still Be Punished for Teaching AP Psychology?

Advocacy groups demand assurances faculty won’t face retribution because of Florida’s "don’t say gay" law.

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.

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.

Ron DeSantis Kills Diversity and Inclusion Programs at Florida Universities

A number of students, including LGBTQ+ students, protested the event.

Right-Wing Takeover of New College in Florida Seeks to Benefit More Men

The school’s gender studies course was scrapped, test score requirements lowered, and more athletic scholarships doled out in order to usher in a new student body makeup.

DeSantis Demands Information on Gender-Affirming Care Provided by Schools

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to target the LGBTQ+ community.

Florida's New Anti-Trans Rule Threatens Jobs of College Faculty For Bathroom Use

The Florida Board of Education on Wednesday approved new rules strictly enforcing a new law segregating public restroom facilities by gender.

College Athlete Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Kill Matt Gaetz Over LGBTQ+ Rights

The New Hampshire student-athlete admitted he left the threatening voicemail after a night of drinking and scrolling through TikTok.

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.

Campus Pride Dumps Florida and Texas Universities from Best of Best List

Campus Pride ranks the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities.