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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
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Disney celebrates Pride Month with new rainbow merch and trans rights treats
Will the Mouse be the next Target of public attacks, or are they ready to fight thanks to Florida’s onslaught of legislative harassment?
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Pediatricians fight Florida House’s subpoena over gender-affirming care standards
The battle comes amid Republicans’ efforts to wipe out trans care in Florida
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Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary’s sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over anti-drag law
The lawsuit comes after DeSantis signed into law a bill that restricts drag performances anywhere children are present.
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Orlando businesses and events based on LGBT tourism push back against Equality Florida’s travel advisory
Flock to Florida or stay away?
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Investigation underway as Lake Nona traffic sign flashes violent anti-gay hate speech
Sign flashed ‘KILL ALL GAYS’ early Wednesday morning
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Florida advocates denounce DeSantis signing anti-LGBTQ ‘slate of hate’ bills into law
The bills were signed into law by DeSantis on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, observed by over 100 countries on May 17
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Florida teacher faces investigation after she showed class Disney movie with gay character
‘Strange World’ is Disney’s first and only movie with an openly gay character