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.
LGBTQ candidates had a disappointing showing in Florida.
Florida Republicans have sent out a series of transphobic campaign mailers in recent weeks targeting state House District 65 candidate Ashley Brundage, who could become the state’s first transgender lawmaker if elected next month.
In North Florida, the race for a state house seat has turned nasty with attack ads and accusations of discrimination.
Some congressional Democrats and organizations, including the Miami-based nonprofit Moms4Libros, are speaking out against a law they say restricts important educational opportunities.
The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in recent memory, with issues on the ballot that will directly impact the future of Floridians across the state.
Tallahassee has become adept at passing anti-trans legislation without even having a transgender member in either the state House or Senate. Ashley Brundage is looking to change that.
There was a time, not so long ago, that Florida was the swingiest of swing states. From the “hanging chads” disaster of 2000 which handed the White House to George W. Bush to razor-thin races for governor and senate through 2018 all barely tipping Republican.
With fewer than nine weeks until the general election, a key group is ramping up and doubling up its get out the vote (GOTV) efforts.
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