“I am a human being and I am also trans- I am a mosaic of experiences and identities, with joy and sorrow and happiness and love"
“This bill specifically targets transgender girls because of a false presumption that they have an unfair advantage”
"Gov. Abbott & Attorney General Paxton are joining a politically motivated misinformation campaign with no consideration of medical science"
"Gender dysphoria is no different and should be treated the same; that it is not conducive to enhancing military performance or unit morale”
“LGBTQ students and families deserve to see themselves reflected in the classroom. What they don’t deserve is stigma & censorship”
Defendant admitted that he threatened mass shootings, bombings and other fatal attacks, on the LGBTQ+ community
"If signed into law, these bills will have disastrous impacts on classrooms and workplaces-They will turn Florida into a surveillance state"
An APD spokesperson confirmed to the Blade that both officers are still actively employed but did not comment further
The bill had passed in the Republican-controlled House of Delegates last week- removed the exemption for religious organizations
“Anti-LGBTQ+ elected officials are using this divisive political strategy to harm kids who are simply trying to navigate their adolescence"