Coverage dated March 4, 2022 to March 9, 2022

'Don't Say Gay' bill is introduced in Georgia

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The bill also takes aim at Critical Race Theory, claiming it has compelled young students to adopt attitudes which promote racial divisions.

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  1. Florida Governor DeSantis defends controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill Passes Florida Senate, Heads to Governor for Signature

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

  3. Newest

    'Don't Say Gay' bill is introduced in Georgia

    Headline from The Hill ·

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  1. CBS News

    Florida Governor DeSantis defends controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Florida's House has approved the bill, and it will appear before the Senate for a vote on Monday. \\

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill Passes Florida Senate, Heads to Governor for Signature (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    A Florida bill to limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools passed the state Senate on Tuesday and will now move on to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.

  3. Newsweek

    Florida Legislature passes "Don't Say Gay" bill, now goes to Ron DeSantis (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The controversial bill passed by a 22-17 vote on Tuesday after weeks of debate and protest.

  4. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida GOP Nears Final Passage on ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    A Florida bill to limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools is nearing final passage in the statehouse

  5. Valdosta Daily Times

    Florida lawmakers send 'Don't Say Gay' bill to Gov. DeSantis (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    Valdosta Daily Times's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republicans on Tuesday passed a bill to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism

  6. Advocate

    ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Passes Fla. Senate, Heads to Governor's Desk (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    The Senate voted 22-17.

  7. Forbes

    ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Passes Florida Senate (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the legislation into law.

  8. Berkshire Eagle

    'Don't Say Gay' bill passes in Florida, goes to governor (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism

  9. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida Senate poised to pass gender identity, sexual orientation bill (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The Florida Senate is on the brink of passing an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as protesters flocked to the Capitol to decry what critics have labeled the “don’t say gay” bill.

  10. Omaha World-Herald

    The Florida legislature has passed the "Don't Say Gay" bill, which Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign into law (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida legislature has passed the "Don't Say Gay" bill, which Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign into law.

  11. CBS News

    Florida Senate passes controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill despite protests (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. DeSantis, who has expressed his support.

  12. Fox News

    Democrats claim Florida is pushing 'Don't Say Gay' bill. Here's what the legislation actually says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Florida Republicans on Tuesday passed the Parental Rights in Education bill, which opponents have dubbed the "Don’t Say Gay" bill. But what's actually in it?

  13. Towleroad Gay News

    Florida Senate Expected To Pass Bill Limiting LGBTQ Discussion In School (opens Towleroad Gay News)

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    Towleroad Gay News's feed description

    By Gabriella Borter

  14. NPR

    Florida Senate to vote on measure that critics dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' bill (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Florida's Senate is preparing to pass a bill that bans any discussion of sexual orientation in schools from kindergarten through third grade. Republican supporters say it's about parental rights.

  15. WOGX Ocala

    'Don't Say Gay' bill closer to becoming Florida law (opens WOGX Ocala)

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    WOGX Ocala's feed description

    The Republican-controlled Senate on Monday rejected a series of amendments proposed by Democrats and positioned the bill (HB 1557) for a vote as soon as Tuesday.

  16. Orlando Weekly

    Florida Senate ready to pass 'Don't Say Gay' bill over objections, protests (opens Orlando Weekly)

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    Orlando Weekly's feed description

    The Florida Senate is on the brink of passing an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades,...

  17. Washington Examiner

    How a Florida parental rights bill was misnamed as a 'Don't Say Gay' bill (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    As the Florida state Senate debated a bill titled the Parent Rights in Education Act on Monday, a large group of protesters and Democratic state lawmakers repeatedly chanted, "Gay, gay, gay."

  18. The Hill

    Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill heads to DeSantis' desk (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The controversial legislation passed in a 22 to 17 vote.

  19. Orlando Weekly

    Florida's controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill passes Senate (opens Orlando Weekly)

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    Orlando Weekly's feed description

    A fiercely debated bill that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, despite...

  20. FOX 13 Tampa

    Senate passes gender identity, sexual orientation in education bill (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    The Florida Senate passed an education measure prohibiting instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as protesters flocked to the Capitol to decry what critics have labeled the "don’t say gay" bill.

  21. NPR

    Florida Senate passes a controversial schools bill labeled 'Don't Say Gay' by critics (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Florida's Senate passed a bill Tuesday that aims to limit discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled support for the legislation.

  22. The Guardian

    ‘Don’t say gay’ bill: Florida senate passes legislation marginalizing LGBTQ+ people (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Governor DeSantis is expected to sign the proposal restricting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity

  23. KVIA El Paso

    The Florida legislature has passed the "Don't Say Gay" bill (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida legislature has passed the "Don't Say Gay" bill, which Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign into law. This is a breaking news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news breaks.

  24. CNN

    Florida legislature passes bill prohibiting some classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Lawmakers in Florida gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that would ban certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, sending the controversial bill to the desk of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has signaled his support for the measure.

  25. Newsweek

    Read the 13 rejected amendments to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Some amendments were introduced to broaden the legislation, while others were proposed to introduce protections for LGBTQ+ students.

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