If you don’t live in Florida, you might be tempted to scroll past this. Don’t. Florida has a habit of road-testing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation — and watching it spread. The state’s 2022 “Don’t Say Gay” law is the most famous example. At least a dozen states introduced similar laws, including Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and […]
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Report reveals how anti-LGBTQ+ state policies are influencing tourism
The IGLTA Foundation, the philanthropic branch of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association and Community Marketing and Insights, has released a new report on the state of LGBTQ+ travel. The report, made with the input of over 2,300 community members, examines the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ policies on LGBTQ+ travel, with a particular focus on Florida. It […]
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Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law is dealt a serious blow after settlement agreement with LGBTQ+ advocates
This week, a settlement was reached between Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP, National Center for Lesbian Rights and various departments within the state of Florida, including the Florida State Board of Education and Florida Department of Education. The settlement of the suit, brought by parents, educators and nonprofits Equality Florida and Family Equality, will greatly […]
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What to do about Florida?
We publishers get many invitations. One invitation that surprised me this week seemed to be a plea for normalcy in these troubling times often labeled a culture war. Spoiler alert: the invitation came from what has become the front lines of this culture war: Florida, the state that its governor, Ron Desantis, proudly says “is […]
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Florida is becoming the center of anti-LGBTQ+ policy
In recent years, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has become more well known nationally. After serving as a representative for Florida’s 6th congressional district from 2013 to 2018, the conservative Republican won a tight race for governor of Florida against Democrat Andrew Gillum. Since taking office in 2019, DeSantis has been considered by many to be […]