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LGBT
Judge refuses to halt Florida’s transgender treatment rule
A federal judge on refused to block a new Florida rule preventing Medicaid reimbursements for gender-affirming treatments for trans people.
Judge rejects a challenge to the Florida education law that critics call, “Don’t Say Gay”
A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit challenging a controversial new Florida law that critics call "Don't Say Gay."
Carolyn Hays – A Girlhood: Letter To My Transgender Daughter One ordinary day, a caseworker from the Department of Children and Families knocked on the Hays family’s door to investigate an anonymous complaint about the...
MidPoint: Sen. Jeff Brandes On Florida Politics & Policies
Libertarian Sen. Jeff Brandes, the most interesting Republican in Florida politics, is leaving the Florida Senate due to term limits. He joined us to discuss his passion for policy over politics, and his post-office plans...
Local businesses have sued to have DeSantis’ “Stop Woke” law declared unconstitutional under the First Amendment because it purports to censor what their private businesses can say to their employees, especially in diversity, equity &...
Mayor slams Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law as St. Pete kicks off Pride month
At the start of St. Pete Pride Month, Mayor Ken Welch slams Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law as harmful to LGBTQ people.
Tampa Pride Diversity Parade 2022
The Tampa Pride Diversity Parade and festival took over Ybor City the last weekend of March; many held signs that said, “we say gay.”
MidPoint: Say Gay, Celebrate Pride
As the state of Florida waits for the "Don't Say Gay" bill to pass into law with the signature of Gov. DeSantis, the push-back has been loud. On MidPoint this week, host Shelley Reback, along...
The U.S. Education Secretary has spoken with LGBTQ students in Florida. He says he supports students even if their governor does not.
Surly Voices: Civil Rights are still our fight
This week on Surly Voices, hosts Liz and Donna tackle the modern movements of civil rights, both within the state of Florida and outside. From the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill to the anniversary of Bloody...
Surly Voices: On biases, aggressions and Ukraine
Starting the show by saying “there is too much happening, and we all need to work harder to make sure that nothing else happens”, Surly hosts Donna, Amina and Liz spent last Thursday morning the...
MidPoint: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and other oppressive legislation
Dangerous amendments to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill is the latest trend among the 'censorship and surveillance' legislation that's been passing through the Florida government this session. Nadine Smith of Equality Florida and Florida State...
