Florida has been full of firsts this month.
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You are not who you say you are. That is what Florida is telling its trans citizens.
College student Marcy Rheintgen was arrested for washing her hands in the women’s restroom at the Florida Capitol. But she already expected that to happen.
Gone, but far from forgotten. Hillary Cassel won reelection as a Democrat in November, but quickly decided to change parties, making Republicans an even bigger supermajority than before. Now, her ex-comrades are coming for her.
The hits just keep on coming for Florida Democrats. After a devastating election cycle that saw the party fall short of even the most modest goals, the situation somehow manages to get worse.
Adult film site Pornhub blocked user access on Jan. 1, prompting a 1,150% increase in VPN usage across the state, according to vpnMentor.
Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz (R) is a MAGA favorite and a controversy magnet. His scandals have been open secrets. Now they’re part of the public record.
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After President-elect Donald Trump’s win in Florida shredded the state’s reputation for being a swing state, queer people who live there are bracing for a federal government that could adopt policies similar to ones they have locally — and they’re warning everyone to get prepared.
Over 700 books were removed from Florida schools during the 2023-24 academic year, a list compiled by the state’s Department of Education (FLDOE) shows.
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