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Federal judge refuses to block Florida’s new transgender treatment law
The law makes it more difficult for transgender adults to access hormone therapy and surgeries
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Orlando rallies to repaint murals vandalized with anti-LGBTQ+ messages, hate symbols
The job was finished in less than 24 hours after the murals were found vandalized
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‘DeSantis Is a Drag’: Corie Mattie talks about honing her political art in Orlando
The ‘L.A. Hope Dealer’ talks art, politics, and why Orlando holds a special place in her heart
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State of Florida seeks to block class-action lawsuit over trans treatment law
The lawsuit challenges a new law championed by Gov. DeSantis that banned doctors from providing treatments to trans kids
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Transgender adults ask judge to block new Florida law restricting access to gender-affirming care
The law has erected ‘unnecessary barriers’ to care and ‘impose medically unsupported requirements’ on trans people, plaintiffs argued
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‘Shecago: The Dragsical,’ a tribute to the Broadway musical, takes over the Abbey
Drag, a crime? Not in this city.
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Game of Thrones-themed convention cancels Orlando event amid DeSantis’ ‘anti-humanitarian legislation’
The event was slated to take place Aug. 25-27, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando
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Three Orlando LGBTQ+ youth organizations get support from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation
The organizations will be granted funds to continue providing crucial services
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DeSantis appeals federal judge’s ruling that blocked Florida law restricting drag shows
Lawyers in Moody’s office filed a motion seeking a stay, which would allow the state to enforce the law except against Hamburger Mary’s
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Florida appeals federal judge’s rulings over transgender treatments
Hinkle recently ruled that a state prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care is unconstitutional
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Judge blocks Florida law aimed at drag shows following Hamburger Mary’s lawsuit
The challenge alleged the law ‘prohibits protected speech based on the identity of the speaker’ and is vague and overbroad
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Judge strikes down Florida’s ban on Medicaid funding for transgender care
‘Same record, same findings and conclusions,’ Hinkle’s ruling said. ‘Gender identity is real.’
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Florida medical board approves emergency rule that allows continuing trans care for children and adults
Physicians will be able to renew orders for puberty blockers and hormone therapy so long as no changes are made to prescriptions
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Despite Florida’s anti-LGBTQ laws, Orlando is a top destination for San Francisco residents, report says
We’re just wondering why
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Every Orlando event happening for the Pulse anniversary and Pride Month
Memorials, blood drives, drag brunches and more
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Federal court asked to revive challenge to Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ law
Plaintiffs in the appeal are three LGBTQ students and 11 parents and teachers
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‘Gender identity is real’: Judge blocks DeSantis’ ban on gender-affirming care for Florida youths
Judge Robert Hinkle called the ban ‘an exercise in politics, not good medicine.’
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Gov. DeSantis administration wants judge to throw out constitutional challenge to drag show law
Hamburger Mary’s says the law violates First Amendment rights
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Seminole County school offers to reprint yearbook without LGBTQ+ pages after parents complain
The pages feature photos of the school’s gay Straight Alliance club and definitions of LGBTQ+ terms
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Orlando Gay Days: pool parties, theme park get-togethers, fun run, gala and more happening this weekend
The gayest time of year is finally here