Gender Identity

Gov. Ron DeSantis is seeking to apply what critics call the "Don't Say Gay" law through the 12th grade. It will go up for a vote next month.

Republican Joseph Harding pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud.

Shannon Callahan said the bill will create a traumatic and confusing entry into 5th grade for her transgender son who she said is proud, but private about his gender identity.

The American Historical Association recently issued a statement opposing Florida's HB 999, which they argue would give the state too much power over higher education.

The Senate version of the measure also no longer includes a ban on majors and minors in critical race theory, intersectionality and certain gender studies. Yet, that language remains in the House version of the bill.

It would extend the prohibition on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade.

Hundreds of transgender people and their supporters gathered at the Florida Capitol in opposition of the bill.

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently held a roundtable with his allies in education to talk about efforts to remove diversity, equity and inclusion programs from higher education.

Critics said the bill would disadvantage college students when they seek employment after graduation, could endanger accreditation of Florida courses and would stifle academic freedom on campuses.

Chloe Cole received puberty blockers when she was 13, and underwent a double mastectomy at 16. Now she is an advocate against allowing those procedures on children.

It came at the start of the 2023 legislative session, in which the Republican supermajority is expected to rubber stamp much of DeSantis' agenda.

A parents' rights activist, a Christian nationalist and three lawyer donors now have control over Walt Disney World's development capabilities, thanks to a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.