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LGBTQ Nation
4 months ago
Books

School district bans the dictionary to comply with Ron DeSantis's book-ban law

The Escambia County School District in Florida has removed over 2800 books from library shelves as part of a review process to comply with a book-banning law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May 2023.
Among the books removed are dictionaries like The American Heritage Children's Dictionary, Webster's Dictionary for Students, and Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Casey DeSantis Invited Outsiders to Caucus in Iowa. The State Party Said No.

Casey DeSantis, wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis, faced criticism for urging out-of-state supporters to participate in Iowa's Republican nominating contest.
The Republican Party of Iowa clarified that nonresidents are barred from caucusing, contradicting Casey DeSantis' call to action. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Casey DeSantis Invited Outsiders to Caucus in Iowa. The State Party Said No.

Casey DeSantis, wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis, faced criticism for urging out-of-state supporters to participate in Iowa's Republican nominating contest.
The Republican Party of Iowa clarified that nonresidents are barred from caucusing, contradicting Casey DeSantis' call to action. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

DeSantis Vetoes Blanket Social Media Ban for Youths Under 16

Governor DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have banned Florida residents under 16 from social media.
The vetoed bill was seen as too restrictive, superseding parental authority, and a new bill is anticipated to be more protective. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
LGBT

Ron DeSantis refuses to explain how he can oppose gender-affirming care but still wear lifts

Gov. Ron DeSantis was questioned about his opposition to gender-affirming care and trans rights while wearing lifts in his shoes.
DeSantis did not directly answer the question and responded dismissively. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Federal Judge Dismisses Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by Disney against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming that DeSantis violated the First Amendment by taking over a special tax district that encompasses Walt Disney World.
Disney and DeSantis have been at odds for nearly two years over Disney World, with DeSantis taking over the tax district and ending the company's ability to self-govern the park. Disney plans to appeal the ruling. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

DeSantis Accuses Trump of Cowardice' for Refusing to Debate Rivals

Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizes former President Trump for refusing to participate in presidential primary debates.
DeSantis calls Trump a coward for boasting about debating Hillary Clinton while denigrating military service. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US Elections

DeSantis Accuses Trump of Cowardice' for Refusing to Debate Rivals

Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizes former President Trump for refusing to participate in presidential primary debates.
DeSantis calls Trump a coward for boasting about debating Hillary Clinton while denigrating military service. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US Elections

DeSantis Accuses Trump of Cowardice' for Refusing to Debate Rivals

Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizes former President Trump for refusing to participate in presidential primary debates.
DeSantis calls Trump a coward for boasting about debating Hillary Clinton while denigrating military service. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US news

Casey DeSantis Invited Outsiders to Caucus in Iowa. The State Party Said No.

Casey DeSantis, wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis, faced criticism for urging out-of-state supporters to participate in Iowa's Republican nominating contest.
The Republican Party of Iowa clarified that nonresidents are barred from caucusing, contradicting Casey DeSantis' call to action. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US news

Upheaval Continues at DeSantis Super PAC as Another Top Official Departs

The super PAC supporting Gov. Ron DeSantis in his presidential campaign has undergone another shake-up, with the firing of its new CEO after just nine days on the job.
More departures are possible within the super PAC, Never Back Down, which is experiencing its third round of upheaval in recent weeks. [ more ]
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