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Rev. Andy Oliver of Allendale United Methodist Church, supports LGBTQ rights

St. Pete church hosts LGBTQ+ self-defense classes amidst hate-based violence

An LGBTQ grassroots collective is hosting self-defense classes at a St. Pete church amidst rising hostility to the community.
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Gender-affirming treatment ban backed for trans youth in Florida

Two Florida medical boards refused to scrap new rules prohibiting doctors from using gender-affirming care for trans youth.
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DeSantis seeks information from universities about services provided to transgender people

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is requiring universities to provide information about services they have provided to transgender people.
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School districts are revising their policies on LGBTQ students in response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law

Ten Florida school districts with LGBTQ support guides told the state Board of Education they are revising the documents.
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Same-sex marriage ban in Florida law targeted

A state senator filed a bill that would change the Florida law banning same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage is legal because of court rulings
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Red states and blue states choose sides in legal battle over Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” education law

The legal battle over Florida's "Don't Say Gay" or "Parental Rights in Education" law is pitting red states against blue states.
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Local conservatives outraged about City of Venice’s Pride Festival

Local conservatives are outraged about the City of Venice’s Pride Festival last weekend in Sarasota County. 
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Florida boards block treatments for transgender minors

Florida doctors can no longer provide treatments lilke puberty-blocking medications, hormone therapy and surgery to transgender people younger than 18.
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Opponents revamp their challenge to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” education law

Parents and others have filed a revised lawsuit after a federal judge tossed out a challenge to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" education law.
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Opponents try again to block Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” education law

Parents and teachers have filed a revised lawsuit seeking to block Florida's new "Don't Say Gay" law restricting LGBTQ instruction.
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Medical panel signs off on draft rule restricting some transgender medical treatments in Florida

A key Florida medical panel has signed off on a draft rule that would restrict Florida doctors from treating transgender people under age 18.
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MidPoint: FL House Rep. Michele Rayner Discusses the Election

Michele Rayner is going to be re-elected to the Florida House, but she’s still worried about this election. Rayner has been gerrymandered into a new Democratic District 62.
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