In April, a federal judge ruled that a transgender Hillsborough County teacher can use her preferred pronouns. The teacher considers this a win in a state that some may consider hostile to LGBTQ educators.
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Monday, May 20, 2024
DeSantis OKs pregnancy and parenting resources website that will cost more than $466K
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will put $466,200 toward creation of a pregnancy and parenting resources website. The bill garnered criticism from Democrats who questioned the cost of the website and its potential contents.....Read More
Supreme Court Refuses Maryland School Case Challenging Policy To Hide Students’ ‘Gender Identity’ From Parents
The Supreme Court declined Monday to consider a case challenging a Maryland school district policy that hides information from parents about their child’s “gender identity.”
Under the Montgomery County Board of Education’s guidelines, parents deemed “unsupportive” will not be told if their child is undergoing a “gender transition” at school, according to court filings.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell plans to ‘lower costs’ for Floridians in Senate
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott’s likely challenger in November is betting that pocketbook issues will help distinguish her from her opponent, releasing a policy plan intended to address “skyrocketing costs.”....Read More
Poll: Ron DeSantis is preferred Donald Trump VP pick, with Marco Rubio far behind
Florida’s senior Senator may not offer former President Donald Trump as big a boost as some other potential running mates might … including the current Governor of Florida.
That’s the takeaway from the new Harvard-Harris Poll, which finds voters want Gov. Ron DeSantis and not Marco Rubio on the ticket.
More than half of states sue to block Biden Title IX rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
Twenty-six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration over changes to Title IX aiming to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in schools.....Read More
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in connection with their actions during the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas.....Read More
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Amendment 3: Legalizing weed in Florida
It is the push to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida. This week a multimillion media blitz launched to try and convince voters to check yes on Amendment 3 come November. Capitol Reporter Forrest Saunders explains why this is just half of the weed war you’ll see playing out this year.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott Pushes To End Biden’s Self-Imposed Arms Embargo Against Israel
Florida Sen. Rick Scott is helping lead Senate Republicans in an effort to compel President Joe Biden to end his self-imposed arms embargo against Israel.....Read More
Julian Assange faces judgement day in years-long fight to stay out of US court
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will face a British High Court on Monday to ultimately decide whether the accused classified information leaker will be extradited to the U.S. after over a decade of legal battles.....Read More
Jessica Rose Powell in Downtown Tampa Today
5:00PM-8:00PM
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Riverwalk Stage
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Israeli war cabinet member demands overhaul of Netanyahu’s post-conflict vision for Gaza
Israeli politician Benny Gantz demanded an overhaul of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s post-conflict vision for Gaza Saturday, threatening to step down from the war cabinet if his concerns were not addressed.....Read More
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