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Editorial: Humane contraception program merits governor’s support

Florida’s Catholic bishops again are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto something reasonable and humane that the Legislature has done to minimize abortions. DeSantis vetoed this program last year — which was a mistake. He should approve it this time.

Orlando Sentinel

‘Loud. Proud. Still allowed’: New York’s mayor urges LGBTQ+ Floridians to move to city

Eric Adams launches Florida ad campaign denouncing state’s ‘don’t say gay’ legislation

The Guardian - US

New York City ad campaign makes appeal to Floridians who oppose ‘don’t say gay’ bill

New York City’s Democratic mayor, Eric Adams, is borrowing a tactic used by his political foe, Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis: using a political issue to convince residents to move to his city.

Miami Herald

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Florida Rep. Fine wants to make treatments for transgender minors a felony

In the wake of fierce criticism of the so-called “don’t say gay” bill, GOP state Rep. Randy Fine says he will sponsor a bill aimed at preventing parents and doctors from providing gender assignment treatment to transgender children.

Orlando Sentinel

Republicans Taking Aim at Disney Is a Reminder That Both Parties Are Hostile to Free Speech

For most of the past decade-plus, those complaining the loudest about corporate participation in politics have been Democrats.

Reason

Library study finds 'challenged' books soared in 2021

Accounts of book bannings and attempted book bannings, along with threats against librarians, have soared over the past year

The Independent UK

DeVos family showers DeSantis with cash

Donald Trump's former education secretary is a big fan of DeSantis' push to restrict public school curricula

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Editorial: Judge makes it clear: Florida voting laws are racist

It’s not just that the Legislature made it a criminal offense to provide water or chairs to Florida voters wilting in the heat to cast ballots.

Tribune News Service

GOP Gov. Hogan calls out DeSantis for fighting with Disney over "absurd" law

"We have a thing called freedom of speech."

Axios

DeSantis slammed a special Disney carveout. His staff helped write it

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis continued escalating his battle against The Walt Disney Co. this week, calling for a new era in Florida where the company no longer gets to wield its mighty influence and “dictate policy” to state leaders.

Tribune News Service

Florida state GOP rep warns of ‘living hell’ for Disney over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill opposition

‘Really bad things are going to happen, and they’re freaking out,’ Anthony Sabatini says

The Independent UK

Florida governor adds weight to Republican push to remove Disney legal ‘privileges’

In 1967, Florida lawmakers authorized the creation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, granting the Walt Disney Co. extraordinary powers of self-government, such as the ability to levy taxes and provide emergency services on land in central Florida that is home to the company’s sprawling theme park resort.

Los Angeles Times

"Gays for Trump" disrespected by Trump

Trump put his foot in his mouth (again) at a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser attended by "Gays for Trump"

Salon

Trump-appointed judge presiding over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ lawsuit defended state’s same-sex marriage ban

Former solicitor general defended state’s ban in 2014, which a judge struck down as ‘an obvious pretext for discrimination’

The Independent UK

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“Sweet Florida” is a Ron DeSantis-themed anthem they will play in hell

Rock n’ roll is dead and this is the song that killed it.

Benzinga

What's Going On With Disney Shares?

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares are trading lower by 0.11% at $137.01 Friday morning on average volume, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

Ballotpedia

DeSantis signs Parental Rights in Education bill

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed the Parental Rights in Education bill (HB 1557) into law on March 28, 2022. The bill prohibits public school curriculum on gender identity or sexual orientation for kindergarten through third-grade students and prohibits lessons on these topics for older students if they are not…

Salon

Judge puts Florida on 10-year probation

Florida “repeatedly, recently, and persistently acted to deny Black Floridians access to the franchise," judge says

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US ends Trump-era policy of blocking asylum seekers on Covid grounds – live

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention terminates Title 42 from 23 May, ending policy widely criticized as pretext to keep migrants out

Benzinga

Morning Brief: Top Stories Dominating Financial Media on Friday, April 1

Reuters IEA Holds Emergency Meeting To Tackle Soaring Oil Prices

Tribune News Service

Editorial: DeSantis says ‘Don’t say gay’ is about parental rights. Really? Then why is it so vague?

Gov. Ron DeSantis is angry that critics have successfully attached the “Don’t say gay” label to what he calls parental rights legislation that he signed this week. DeSantis — usually the master of attaching labels like “critical race theory” to innocuous things he doesn’t like — has accused them of…

Benzinga

Disney-DeSantis Feud Fallout Could Spell Trouble For The Magic Kingdom: Here's What You Need To Know

The ongoing feud between Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis threatens to envelop Disney World.

The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis wants Disney’s ‘special privileges’ to end as GOP weighs repeal of company’s governing agreement

Legislators consider revoking a decades-old development district for Walt Disney World, putting it into county control

Al Jazeera

‘Grave abuse of power’: LGBTQ advocates sue Florida over new law

Lawsuit accuses US state of infringing on rights of LGBTQ students and their families with ‘Don’t Say Gay’ legislation.

Salon

Some celebs mum on "Don't Say Gay"

Kate McKinnon, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes and more react to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law

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