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transgender-rights
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Black trans man shot dead in Florida in act of 'senseless violence'

Friends mourn Tee Arnold, a Black trans man shot dead in Florida. His death highlights ongoing violence against the transgender community in the US. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

21 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Die in Florida

21 out of 22 anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Florida were defeated, leaving one anti-diversity bill passed.
Specific bills like H599 and H1639 were rejected, avoiding severe restrictions on transgender individuals. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
LGBT

LGBTQ+ community marches to Florida capitol in powerful anti-trans bill protest

Proposed legislation in Florida, known as the 'trans erasure bill,' is sparking protests by the LGBTQ+ community.
The bill could impact gender-affirming care, transition procedures, and mandate the display of sex assigned at birth on state IDs. [ more ]
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www.naturalblaze.com
6 days ago
Alternative medicine

Florida Becomes First State To Ban 'Fake Meat'

Florida has officially banned lab-grown meat to protect the cattle industry and residents from the World Economic Forum's push for alternative protein sources. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Bezos' fiancee, a VIP in his green fund, makes $60 million splash at Miami climate meet

Lauren Sanchez announced a $60 million investment in lab-grown and plant-based meats at a climate conference in Miami Beach.
Florida lawmakers have passed a bill banning the sale of lab-grown meat to protect the state's cattle industry. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Bill making it easier to demolish historic Florida buildings heads to DeSantis' desk

Legislation grants developers power to demolish historic buildings near Florida's coast.
The bill exempts certain areas but still threatens Miami Beach's Art Deco architecture. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Bills threatening Miami Beach buildings are back. Opponents say history is at stake

Proposed legislation in Florida could weaken protections for historic coastal buildings, potentially leading to their demolition.
Preservationists are concerned that the language in the legislation would allow developers to strip away the unique character of tourist destinations like Miami Beach, St. Augustine, and Key West. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Education

At South Florida's only HBCU, Black history is taught with no censorship

HBCUs provide safe spaces for honest discussions on Black history
Challenges faced by Black history education in Florida [ more ]
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