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500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the US last year – here’s what you need to know

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With the introduction of more than 500 bills, 2023 was a record-breaking year for anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation in the US. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER In 2021, more than 250 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills were introduced by lawmakers in the US, making it the worst year in recent history for this type of legislation. Just two years later, this number more than doubled, with 2023 setting a new record for bills targeting the LGBTQIA+ community at more than 500. From drag bans to restrictions on transgender people’s participation in sport,…

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Florida expands infamous ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill to cover all grade levels

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Florida’s Board of Education has approved the expansion of the state’s infamous ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, effectively banning discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity across all grade levels. The approval on 19 April came at the request of Republican governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to launch a presidential campaign in the near future and has backed several anti-LGBTQ+ bills during his tenure. The proposal is set to take effect after a procedural notice period that lasts about a month, an education department spokesman told AP. Lessons on sexual…

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Republican exposes hypocrisy of colleague’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill in viral video

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Missouri state representative Ann Kelley was left red-faced when fellow Republican Phil Christofanelli quizzed her over the language in her anti-LGBTQ+ school bill. The legislation – which is effectively an imitation of Florida’s infamous ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill – would see “sexual orientation and gender identity” banned from all classrooms in Missouri. HB634 was challenged over its broad and overarching language in a now-viral clip in which Kelley is unable to answer basic questions about the bill, of which she is the only sponsor. After reading out the section on…

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18 attorneys general challenge Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

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Washington DC Attorney General Karl Racine announced that 18 attorneys general have opposed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, also known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law. Racine’s office said that the law posed a threat to LGBTQ+ students who are particularly at risk to discrimination. In a statement, Racine showed his support for the queer community. “My office has a strong track record of fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in the District and across the country to make sure that everyone can simply be who they are and love who…

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Don’t Say Gay: Anti-LGBTQ+ comments rise 400% after Florida bill passes

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A new report has found online hate targeted at the LGBTQ+ community has surged over 400% following the Parental Rights in Education bill. Research was conducted by LGBTQ+ advocate group Human Rights Campaign and nonprofit organisation, Center for Countering Digital Hate. The legislation has been dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ as it has banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for children up to grade 3. However, critics of the law have stated the language can be carried beyond the third grade and impact older students. The bill was passed…

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Pansexual teacher allegedly fired for discussing sexuality with students

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Casey Scott, a teacher at a school in Florida, said she was given the sack for discussing her pansexual identity with students. She was dismissed from Trafalgar Middle School in Cape Coral after an art class in March where students reportedly asked her about her sexuality. Scott encouraged students to express their own identities through activities, such as drawing Pride flags, and explained what being pansexual is to them. “A discussion happened in class and because of that, now I’m fired,” she told NBC2. She stuck some of them to…

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Joe Biden slams Republicans targeting Disney amid ‘Don’t Say Gay’ backlash

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President Joe Biden has condemned Republicans for targeting Disney over its opposition to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. The legislation, which is officially called the Parental Rights in Education bill, states that “classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through [third grade]” or “in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards” in other grades. It was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, on 28 March…

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Exclusive: FL State Senator Shevrin Jones says ‘when you come for one marginalised person, you come for all’

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The post Exclusive: FL State Senator Shevrin Jones says ‘when you come for one marginalised person, you come for all’ appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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Marvel’s Victoria Alonso calls for Disney to “Take A Stand” against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

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Marvel Studio’s Victoria Alonso and Disney boss, Bob Chapek, have reportedly spoken following Disney’s poor response to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation hitting the US. On Saturday (2 April), Alonso disclosed the sentiments of her conversation with the Chapek as she accepted a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film for Eternals in Los Angeles. The Marvel executive spoke to the LGBTQ+ community and, more widely, called for a “stand” to be taken against “crazy outdated laws”, Deadline reports. “If you are a member of the LGBTQIA community and you work at the Walt Disney…

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill into law

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Florida’s highly controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill has been signed into law by the state’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis. The legislation, which is officially called the Parental Rights in Education bill, will restrict “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.” LGBTQ+ activists are fearful that it could totally limit any discussions or lessons on identity, the community’s history and the oppression it has faced – prompting its ‘Don’t Say Gay’ nickname. Should…

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