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Reporter asks Ron DeSantis why he can affirm his height with lifts, but stands against gender-affirming care

A reporter asked the governor about the hypocrisy of his stance against gender-identity and access to gender-affirming care when he chooses to present himself as taller than he is.

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.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis exits Republican presidential race, backs Donald Trump

The Florida governor came in a distant second in Iowa to former President Donald Trump and is polling a distant third ahead of the New Hampshire primary.

Florida Lawmakers Vote to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

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

Anti-LGBTQ+ Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Bridget Ziegler Filmed Another Sex Tape With Woman: Report

Bridget Ziegler stood beside Republican GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis as he signed the state's infamous "don't say gay" law.

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law — Here's Its Ugly History

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the "don't say gay" bill into law in March. Other states have followed suit, attempting to pass their own versions.

Could Florida Let Transphobes Sue Anyone Calling Out Their Hate?

State Rep. Alex Andrade, a Republican, introduced the bill shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis promised a re-evaluation of Florida's defamation laws.

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.

F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton Slams DeSantis and 'Don't Say Gay' Ahead of Miami Race

Hamilton has stood up for LGBTQ+ rights before.

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.

George Santos Shocked at Ron DeSantis’s Homophobia, Says He Was Misled

The lying congressman is upset that he believed the anti-LGBTQ+ governor to be different from how he actually is.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis files for moral bankruptcy

DeSantis, now a failed Republican presidential candidate, based his campaign on his bigotry. Look where that got him.

Ron DeSantis Target of Donald-Trump Supported Conspiracy Theory Over His Shoes

Is the Republican governor wearing heel lifts in his shoes?

Pete Buttigieg Lays Into Homophobic Ron DeSantis Campaign Ad: Video

Buttigieg didn't hold back from attacking the problematic ad.

​Ron DeSantis Set to Expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law to All Grades in Florida​

It comes almost a year after he signed the current "don't say gay" law.

​Orlando Magic Donates $50K to Ron DeSantis Super PAC

The move has outraged local LGBTQ+ advocates who call it hypocritical.

Ron DeSantis's Anti-LGBTQ+ Crusade Fails Again as Florida Can't Enforce Drag Ban

The Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary's, which hosts drag brunches, sued the state over the drag ban earlier this year.

Gays Against Groomers Takes Hit in Membership in Wake of DeSantis’s Homophobia

The group’s lesbian founder, who is closely aligned with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who posted an overtly homophobic video last week, is sticking by him, resulting in members of the group leaving.

California Bans State-Funded Travel to 5 States with Anti-LGBTQ Laws

The state now bans funded travel to 17 states with anti-LGBTQ laws. 

Biden Admin Slams Republicans for Targeting, Attacking LGBTQ+ Students

President Joe Biden called Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bills "hateful" and assured LGBTQ+ Americans that "you are loved and accepted just as you are."

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