Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs ‘don’t say gay’ bill into law

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Measure bars teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten through third gradeThe Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has signed into law a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, a policy that has drawn intense national scrutiny from critics who argue it marginalizes LGBTQ+ people.LGBTQ+ advocates, students, Democrats, the entertainment industry and the White House have denounced what critics have called the “don’t say gay” bill. The issue has led to a clash between DeSantis and Disney, a major player in the Florida tourism industry. Continue reading...

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