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LGBTQ+ Parents Consider Leaving Florida Due to 'Don't Say Gay' Law: Study

The Williams Institute found that more than half the parents surveyed were thinking of leaving the state.

LGBTQ+ Reps. condemn 'outrageous' forced outing bill advancing in Congress

The Congressional Equality Caucus is calling out the "outrageous" bill going to vote in the House that would forcibly out transgender students to their guardians.

Florida GOP Chair Encourages 'Perverted' Don’t Say Gay Opponents to Leave State

The comments come as a new survey shows three out of five Floridians have considered taking him up on the offer.

Trump judge tosses DeSantis's 'Stop Woke Law,' and calls it 'First Amendment sin'

Florida's war on progress was rejected by an unlikely figure.

18 Attorneys General Challenge 'Don't Say Gay' Law in Amicus Brief

The attorneys general say that the Florida law is unconstitutional. 

Florida students allowed to talk about sexual orientation, gender identity after 'don't say gay' settlement

A legal settlement established that certain discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity are absolutely permitted in Florida schools.

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Here's How Republicans Are Using Age-Old Anti-LGBTQ+ Language

As the midterms reach their fever pitch, a look at the origin of the slurs Republicans are using against LGBTQ+ people this election cycle.

Billie Jean King says a Massachusetts challenge to a kids book about her is ‘so very sad’

A mother has asked her child’s school to remove the book because it mentions LGBTQ+ people and divorce. The lesbian tennis legend had thoughts.

DeSantis Appointee Suggested Tap Water Turns People Gay

The appointee to Florida Gov. Ron Desantis's new Disney oversight board has previously called homosexuality "evil" and "shameful."

Florida Candidate: Lynch Doctors for Gender-Affirming Care

Doctors who provide this care to minors "should be hanging from the nearest tree," school board candidate Alisabeth Janai Lancaster said.

Florida School District Bans All LGBTQ+ Books From K-8 Libraries

The policy appears at odds with “don’t say gay” laws, but the district claims there’s a loophole.

Why I Can’t Live in the South

A decision many queers are making (if they can).

Log Cabin Republicans President on Giving Antigay Mike Johnson 'The Benefit of the Doubt'

Charles Moran, who runs the group of LGBTQ+ Republicans, spoke about the new speaker in a recent interview.

Florida School District Bans Book on Gay Penguin Couple

The Lake County School District said it was only following Florida's "don't say gay" law by banning And Tango Makes Three.

Gay New Jersey GOP senate candidate supports anti-LGBTQ+ extremist group Moms for Liberty

As voters in New Jersey go to the polls, they may wonder why Curtis Bashaw, a gay man, supports an antigay group.

House Republicans Pass Bill to Restrict Transgender Rights in Schools

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.

Could Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Go Nationwide?

Florida’s bill seems to have inspired a flurry of similar anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in statehouses around the country.

A new online hub for students looks to fight discrimination, censorship, and more in Texas

There are major civil rights issues facing public school students in Texas. The ACLU Texas chapter is looking to support them.

New Anti-LGBTQ+ Coalition Calls Equality Act a Threat to Children

The Promise to America's Children has many far-right groups and activists as supporters, including Penny Young Nance (pictured) of Concerned Women for America.

Fact-check: Is Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill About Sex Ed & Sex Acts?

Many have defended the proposed legislation as being about discussing sexual activities in elementary schools.

SCOTUS Lets Oregon School's Trans-Inclusive Policy Stay in Place

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a school district's policy of letting trans students use the facilities matching their gender identity.