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Clay County school board to consider controversial bathroom policy

Clay County school leaders are set to vote on a policy that would ban transgender students from using the bathroom associated with their gender identity.

Students, faculty, alumni blast Gov. DeSantis’ collection of ‘gender dysphoria services’ info from public universities

Governor Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, has collected information from the state’s public universities about the number and ages of individuals who have received or even sought gender-affirming care over the past five years.

Ben Frazier takes his message international, heads to Switzerland to address UN

A Jacksonville civil rights leader plans to speak before a United Nations human rights committee in Switzerland next Tuesday.

Northside Coalition of Jacksonville leader to address UN committee in Switzerland

A Jacksonville civil rights leader plans to speak before a United Nations human rights committee in Switzerland next Tuesday.

Rep. Rutherford votes ‘no’ on codifying same-sex, interracial marriage into law, Florida Senator signals opposition

The bill passed with a 267-157 margin, receiving 100% support from Democrats and from 47 Republicans.

Legal battle over Florida’s 15-week abortion ban will hinge on state’s constitutional right to privacy

A personal right to privacy from the government is not included in the U.S. Constitution, but Florida’s founding document is a different story.

Clay County Schools asks judge to dismiss lawsuit filed by anti-LGBTQ parents’ lawyer

Attorneys for the Clay County School District responded to a lawsuit brought by the attorney for two parents, who claim a school counselor coached their elementary-aged child in a gender identity transition without their knowledge or approval.

Pride Month: ‘The Sisters’ and why they’re important to the LGBTQ+ community

Did The Sisters catch your eye? That's the point. Peek behind the veil of Sister Bunny Juju.

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