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LGBTQ+ advocates have repeatedly voiced outrage at Bridget Ziegler — not because it was revealed she had a sexual relationship with a woman, but because she's supported Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
Students at high school and colleges across Florida will walk out of class to protest the Republican governor’s education policies.
Zander Moricz was barred from saying "gay" in his graduation speech, but he got around the prohibition in a creative manner.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sent a Florida teenager who made news this spring with his epic graduation speech a heartfelt letter thanking him for his activism.
"It feels amazing, like a weight has been taken off my shoulders," the grad said.
The senior says the school's principal has told him that no activism would be allowed at the school's graduation ceremony.
We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!
Edwards left a Sarasota County School Board meeting during public comment when a woman suggested he posed a danger to students.
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.
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.
The Advocate's July/August cover story investigates the what is motivating Republicans to endanger LGBTQ+ youth through discriminatory legislation.
