Daily newsletter 8/19
Briefly

Governor Ron DeSantis has threatened the cities of Delray Beach and Key West for defying his anti-Pride directives, raising concerns for Orlando's Pulse-inspired crosswalk. Under the Trump administration, the largest federal health insurance provider has banned coverage for gender-affirming care, leaving out adults as well. A federal judge declared that ICE violated the due process of a gay Jamaican asylum seeker, highlighting systemic issues. Advocacy efforts are in place to counteract far-right groups attempting to censor LGBTQ+ content in educational settings, alongside features celebrating young LGBTQ+ activists.
Governor Ron DeSantis has threatened the cities of Delray Beach and Key West for their refusal to eliminate Pride-themed crosswalks, raising concerns about potential repercussions for Orlando's Pulse-inspired crosswalk next.
The largest federal health insurance provider has banned coverage for gender-affirming care across the board, even for adults, while still allowing "faith-based counseling" to be covered.
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled that ICE violated the due process rights of Rickardo Anthony Kelly, leading to further scrutiny over the treatment of asylum seekers.
Advocacy against the growing influence of far-right groups in school boards is emphasized, along with strategies to combat censorship of LGBTQ+ content and protect diverse literature.
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