Students in Florida are coming out in force to educate, activate, fight back, and work towards a statewide revolution in Walkout 2 Learn on April 21.
On April 8th, 2023, the Florida Senate voted 28-12 in favor of a bill that would allow the state to revoke liquor licenses of restaurants and entertainment venues that let children attend drag shows. The bill’s language defined drag performance as “prurient, shameful, or morbid interest” that violates what adults deem appropriate for children to witness.
“GET WOKE, GO broke,” has become a rallying cry of the political right whenever a brand makes the slightest effort to align itself with liberal or progressive values. It’s a meme that allows MAGA country to believe that there is an ongoing, massive backlash to products that acknowledge and celebrate marginalized communities. But the supposed boycotts never seem to be reflected in the bottom line.
The Editorial Board of the Orlando Sentinel has published a scathing takedown of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for what it described as his “foolish, petty, and ultimately selfish political vendetta” against Disney.
DeSantis has made it clear he is unwilling to relent in his feud with the entertainment company — which all began with Disney’s opposition to DeSantis’s Don’t Say Gay law.
Boone High School’s Queer and Ally Alliance club in Orlando, Fla. had planned their third annual Drag and Donuts event, which was supposed to take place on campus on March 23rd. The event was designed to help students build self-esteem and promote self-love in high school
Warren’s advocacy for the LGBTQ community has put him at odds with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who recently signed into law a bill banning transgender women and girls from participating in female sports teams.
War Is Declared By Gov DeSantis Against Disney As Governor Loses First Battle
– Kid Rock Appears To Make Violent Anti-Trans Video
– Neo Nazi Arrested For Fire Bomb Attempt Of Church and Drag Queen Story Hour
– New Poll Shows Even Most Republicans Think GOP Has Gone Too Far Over Trans Kids
The Florida legislature is currently debating a bill, F.S. 827.11, which could be the most anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in American history since the Stonewall Riots in 1969. The language of the law would define “Live Performance” to a standard that would make drag queen performance virtually impossible in Florida in its current format.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has demanded an investigation into Disney after the company pulled a fast one on him amid a seemingly unending feud fueled by a battle over LGBTQ+ rights.
DeSantis’s demand comes after Disney made a stealthy move to prevent him from stripping the company of its long-held power over its tax district.
After Visit By VP Harris, Ghana Softens New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
– New York Governor Hochul Disinvited From Prides After Budget Dispute
– Kelsea Ballerini Brings Drag Stars On Stage At CMT Awards
– Nebraska School District Sued After Shutting Down School Paper With LGBTQ+ Content
– Dr. Who Gets Even More Queer As The Doctor To Be Joined By Jinkx Monsoon
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