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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."
Florida teachers face issues like staffing shortages, cost of living and restrictive new state laws
Nancy Velardi, president of the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association, talks with WMNF about education concerns in Florida.
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...
U.S. Department of Education warns Florida after Legislature passes the “Don’t Say Gay” bill
The Parental Rights in Education, or "Don't Say Gay" bill, passes the Florida Legislature; the US Department of Education weighs in.
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...
Two bills in the Legislature that seem on track to become law are unpopular with Florida voters: a 15-week abortion ban & "Don't Say Gay."
Gulfport Pride 2021 – pictures and voices
On Saturday, the south Pinellas city of Gulfport celebrated LGBTQ Pride with a parade and festival. WMNF interviewed Barbara Banno, one of the organizers of Gulfport Pride. She owns the Gulfport restaurant Stella’s and is...
Tampa Pride Returns to Ybor City
On Saturday thousands gathered in Ybor City to celebrate the first major PRIDE event of 2021. The day included vendors set up throughout Ybor City, the first street parade in the Tampa Bay Area since...
