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Florida Students Win Yearbook Dispute Over Protest Photos
Students at a central Florida high school are declaring victory after taking their protest to their school board over plans to censor a yearbook page showing a student walkout against the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
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Central Florida School Yearbook on Hold Over Student Protest Photos
Hundreds of students at a central Florida high school were told they won’t get their yearbooks until they’re censored to cover up images of students holding rainbow flags and a “love is love” sign during a protest of the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. Lyman High School Principal Michael Hunter said in a statement on Monday that “pictures...
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EXPLAINER: Why are Disney and DeSantis Feuding in Florida?
The new law is largely seen as retribution for Disney’s criticism of a new state law that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay,” which bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
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What Is Disney's Special District and Why Does DeSantis Want to End It?
Disney World is more than just a theme park. For decades, it has existed as its own special tax district, which allows it to essentially operate like a local government. But just weeks ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he wants to end that special status. NBCLX Clark Fouraker explains what Disney’s special district means and why DeSantis wants to take...
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Florida Governor Signs Bill Limiting LGBTQ Classroom Instruction
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that limits instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for students in kindergarten through third grade in the state’s public schools.
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Students Rally in Miami Ahead of ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill Vote
Dozens of high school and college students rallied at the Torch of Friendship in Miami before boarding a bus for Tallahassee to protest against what many opponents have termed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.