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Civil rights groups say Gov. DeSantis' policies are hostile toward people of color and the LGBTQ-plus community.
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The NAACP joined a Latino civil rights organization and a gay rights advocacy group in issuing travel advisories for the Sunshine State, where tourism is one of the state's largest job sectors.
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Equality Florida and Florida Immigrant Coalition are 'sending a signal' with their travel advisoriesEquality Florida and the Florida Immigration Coalition issued travel advisories to people planning on moving or visiting the state. A USF professor said reaction will be important to watch.
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It says Florida may not “be a safe place to visit or take up residence” following legislation issues including abortion and LGBTQ rights.
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Critics say the bill, if passed, could effectively shut down local pride parades.
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It would extend the prohibition on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade.
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Under the bill filed by Rep. Adam Anderson, R-Palm Harbor, instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity would apply through the eighth grade.
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Some characterized it as a way to provide transparency and others say it is potentially harmful to LGBTQ students.
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It's in response to a lawsuit over legislation that restricts instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in Florida public schools.
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Equality Florida director Nadine Smith of St. Petersburg has been named one of Time magazine's “100 Most Influential People of 2022." Gov. Ron DeSantis also made the list.
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The state news release said “current evidence does not support the use of puberty blockers, hormone treatments or surgical procedures for children and adolescents.”
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A member of the LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Florida said “the anti-LGBTQ animus behind this bill was made very clear.”