(WB) A spokesperson for the Florida Democratic Party tells the Washington Blade it vows to fight for the repeal of that state’s anti-transgender bathroom bill, which went into effect July 1, after being called out for not counting any anti-trans legislation among “10 Bad Bills” the party recently shared on its social media accounts.
Chalk this win up for the ladies.
As conservative politicos gathered in Palm Beach County, the backlash over a controversial video promoted by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign carried on.
(WB) House Republicans on Thursday passed a series of anti-LGBTQ amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act, which establishes recommended funding levels for the U.S. Department of Defense each year.
It was in late June that Brandon Wolf saw a photo that left him breathless — a photo of a massive billboard next to Penn Station in New York City, neon yellow with the words “Read with Pride.” Above it, the cover of his book, “A Place For Us,” just days away from release, and in the background, the Empire State Building soaring into the clouds.
FL Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to have created his own cancel culture: conventions and large meetings are canceling plans to meet in Florida.
(WB) A salon and beauty supply business owner in Traverse City, a Lake Michigan port city of 15,559 people in Northern Michigan, declared that she will not serve anyone who identifies other than a man or a woman. Instead she caustically noted that those persons should seek the services of a local pet groomer.
Results of a new poll conducted by the D.C.-based Data for Progress released last week showed that 65 percent of voters believe businesses should not be allowed to turn away customers who are of a particular race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation because of the business owner’s personal beliefs.
(WM) Equality Florida mobilized supporters for a “Drag is Not a Crime” project last month at The Werk Gallery — a makeover, photoshoot and show of solidarity as attacks on the art form mount across the state.
(WB) Lesbian activist, anti-racist, transgender ally and two-time World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe announced on Instagram Saturday that this championship season will be her last.
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