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Florida Officials Reject 35 Percent of Social Studies Textbooks Submitted
Of the 66 books approved, nearly 50 were forced to undergo edits to sections on racial justice in order to be allowed.
DeSantis Signs Bills That Restrict Chinese People From Buying Land in Florida
The discriminatory new laws will likely fuel anti-Asian racism in the state, critics of the legislation have said.
Florida’s Anti-Immigrant Bill Will Open the “Floodgates for Racial Profiling”
This bill "appears to be cruelty for cruelty's sake,” said an attorney for the Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund.
Trans People in FL May Soon Be Charged With Misdemeanor For Using the Bathroom
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is widely expected to sign the bill into law.
“Freedom to Learn” Protests Target Book Bans, Right-Wing Attacks on Education
If the right wants to take it away, says Kimberlé Crenshaw, it means it’s important.
Advocates Organize to Enshrine Abortion Protections in Florida’s Constitution
New restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives levied by the GOP-controlled legislature exacerbates the time crunch.
Florida Republican Admits During Speech His Party Has Hatred for LGBTQ People
GOP Rep. Jeff Holcomb's speech earlier this week was met with audible gasps in the chamber.
Florida Republicans Push Bill to Lower Rifle Purchasing Age From 21 to 18
Polling has historically shown most Floridians support a higher age restriction on buying rifles and long guns.
Florida’s Ron DeSantis Is Just a Step Behind Hungary’s Fascist Viktor Orbán
Anti-LGBTQ attacks in Hungary are offering bigoted inspiration to the far right in the U.S.
Florida GOP Passes Bill to Undermine Unions for Public Employees — Except Cops
The bill would bar unions for teachers and nurses from automatically collecting dues.