Politics · April 19, 2023
Florida officials to ban teaching gender identity & sexual orientation in schools
Florida to ban LGBTQ education in schools, DeSantis accused of marginalizing students. #FloridaEducationBan #LGBTQrights
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Politics · Apr 16
Tennis icon Billie Jean King speaks out against Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill, slams governor for “Don’t Say Gay” law
Tennis legend Billie Jean King condemns Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill, warning it would have horrific consequences on LGBTQ+ kids. #LGBTQ #Florida #BillieJeanKing #RonDeSantis
Politics · Apr 15
Disneyland to Host Its First-Ever Gay Pride Event Amid Ongoing Controversy
Disneyland takes a stand for the LGBTQ+ community with its first-ever Pride Nite, but will Florida follow suit? #DisneyPride #LGBTQ #RonDeSantis #Florida
Politics · Apr 14
Florida Republican Defends Bill That Could Criminalize Drag Performances at Charity Gala for Autistic Children
Florida Republican sponsors bill to criminalize drag performances at charity gala for autistic children, drawing criticism from LGBTQ advocates. #FloridaPolitics #DragPerformances
Politics · Apr 13
DeSantis' education overhaul sparks outrage over LGBTQ+ rights in Florida
Outrage grows as DeSantis-backed legislation threatens the rights and freedoms of Florida's transgender population. #DeSantis #Florida #TransgenderRights
Community · Apr 13
Florida's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Cause Equality Florida to Issue Unprecedented Travel Warning
LGBTQ+ travelers beware! Equality Florida issues travel warning due to the state's anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. #FloridaTravelAdvisory #LGBTQ
Television · Apr 13
Disney+ Canceled LGBTQ+ Inclusive Animated Series 'The Owl House' Too Soon
Heartbreaking news for LGBTQ+ animation fans! Disney+ has canceled 'The Owl House' despite its groundbreaking representation of queer characters, including Disney's first bisexual protagonist, Luz. #TheOwlHouse #DisneyPlus
Politics · Apr 12
Florida Senate Passes Bill Targeting Drag Shows, Putting Queer Artistry At Risk
Florida Senate passes bill targeting drag shows, putting queer artistry at risk. LGBTQ+ community and allies must unite to protect queer artistry and expression. #FloridaSenate #DragShows #LGBTQ
Politics · Apr 12
Republican Lawmaker's Shocking Transphobic Rant at Florida Hearing: Calls Transgender Community 'Mutants, Demons, & Imps'
Florida state representative's transphobic tirade shocks hearing room. Equality Florida demands accountability for discriminatory remarks. #TransRights #EqualityFlorida
Television · Apr 10
Jafar Comes Out as Gay and Roasts Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in SNL Skit
Jafar is gay and not afraid to roast Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in this hilarious SNL skit! #Disney #LGBTQ+ #BowenYang #Jafar #Florida #RonDeSantis
Sports · Mar 23
NASCAR driver Zach Herrin comes out and teams up with Lambda Legal for historic Daytona race
This NASCAR driver's partnership with Lambda Legal at Daytona is a historic moment for the LGBTQ+ community! 🌈🏁 #NASCAR #LambdaLegal #LGBTQ
Politics · Mar 23
Florida's Anti-LGBTQ Education Ban Goes Too Far: All Students to Be Affected
Florida's Governor DeSantis bans all discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools. #LetThemLearn #EqualEducationForAll #LGBTQrights
People · Mar 18
Lily Tomlin slams "insane" anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the US
Lily Tomlin is speaking out against the "insane" anti-LGBTQ+ laws being considered across the US and calling attention to the dangerous consequences of these laws. #LGBTQ+rights #transgender #Florida #RonDeSantis #activism #equality
Politics · Mar 17
White House Press Secretary Takes a Stand Against GOP's Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre delivers a powerful message calling out Republicans' assault on LGBTQ+ Americans. #LGBTQrights #WhiteHouse