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Florida’s HIV Criminalization Reform Still Targets Sex Workers
New legislation meant to modernize these criminalization laws would retain harsh penalties.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Florida Voting Restrictions Unconstitutional
The state can’t bar people previously convicted of a felony from voting if they can’t pay off fines or court fees.
Florida Won’t Cover Transgender Health Care. Two Trans Women Are Suing.
It's the latest legal challenge to state health plans that deny coverage for gender-affirming procedures.
Conservative Christians Are Making Schools Less Safe for LGBTQ Students
Evidence shows gay-straight alliances make schools safer for all kids, but conservatives want to shut them down.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Under Fire for Link to Giuliani’s Indicted Associates
DeSantis first lied, then tried to downplay his relationship to the two men who gave $50,000 to his campaign.
How We Shut Down the Nation’s Largest Child Detention Center
If the Trump administration has its way, it won't be empty for long.
Modern-Day “Poll Taxes” Disenfranchise Millions of Low-Income Voters
Fines related to jail sentences make the right to vote unaffordable for millions of formerly incarcerated people.
Southern States Funnel Public Money to Fake Abortion Clinics
“Heartbeat bills” aren't the only effort that legislatures are taking to restrict access to reproductive health care.
Florida Law Throws Voter Rights Restoration Into Chaos
The new law makes it impossible for returning citizens to know whether they are eligible to vote.
Florida Makes Voting Restoration Contingent on Criminal Debt Payment
Any law restricting the re-enfranchisement of voters in Florida will only hinder the state.