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Florida Just Expanded “Don’t Say Gay” to All Grades
Governor Ron DeSantis requested the expansion.
By Fortesa Latifi
Health news
Florida Republicans Are Trying to Ban Kids From Talking About Their Periods at School
Experts say that the bill would cause serious psychological harm to young people.
By Maggie O'Neill
Florida
Ron DeSantis's Florida Prepares Its Next Attack on Black and LGBTQ+ Students
“It’s just a problem for Florida now, sure. But in a few years, it could be a problem for the nation.”
By Eric Lutz
Our College Is Being Taken Over by Ron DeSantis and His Allies
They’re trying to force a conservative Christian model of education on our public school.
By Debarati Biswas and Erik Wallenberg
Florida College Students Walk Out Over DeSantis Policies
“He knows that attacking trans people will make him popular with his party."
By Lex McMenamin
Florida Teacher Fired After Showing Empty Library Shelves on Social Media
"I read books about the consequences of this when I was in school…"
By Lex McMenamin
Organizers are Getting Banned Books to DeSantis's Florida
"Black history and radical ideas cannot be censored!"
By Lex McMenamin
The College Board's Long History of Controversies
To start, the SAT was designed by an "open white supremacist."
By Mary Retta
Ron DeSantis Is Erasing Black History From Florida Schools
The governor's latest move? Banning diversity programs in state colleges.
By Sierra Lyons
Florida Students Blame 'Don't Say Gay' Law for Shutting Down Play
"They are silencing a show about queer voices,” one cast member said.
By Emily Bloch
Check Out Rep. Maxwell Frost’s Moving Victory Speech
“It’s about loving the oppressed more than you hate the oppressor.”
By Teen Vogue Staff
Don't Normalize Ron DeSantis
Just like Trump, DeSantis is a wealthy, pro-corporate politician masquerading as a populist.
By Lex McMenamin
What Midterm Results Spell for LGBTQ+ Rights So Far
LGBTQ+ people had some incredible wins, though quite a few candidates running on anti-LGBTQ+ platforms won too.
By James Factora
Why Do All These Universities Keep Taking Right Wing Bait?
Recent protests at the University of Florida and Penn State resulted in student suppression.
By Lex McMenamin
Why UF Students Like Me Don’t Want Ben Sasse As Our School President
The Republican senator was chosen for the job via a secret process.
By Halima Attah
White House
Florida Gov Lured Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard in a ‘Cruel’ Stunt
The migrants were reportedly falsely promised expedited work papers.
By Caleb Ecarma
Jack Petocz Is Organizing Florida’s Youth in the Fight Against Hatred
"You don't have to do this alone. There are a lot of people behind you.”
By Elly BellePhotography by Felicia April
What School Is Like for Florida LGBTQ Students Post-'Don't Say Gay'
For queer students, school is a place that can hurt and heal.
By Ariel Gilreath