Florida continues to top the US in book bans

Posted on by Melissa P | 11668 Views | 12 min read

Book stack – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jakkaje879 According to a recent report issued Friday, the Sunshine State had the highest number of school book bans nationwide for the 2023–24 academic year. The free speech organization PEN America reported that 4,561 book bans occurred in Florida public school districts during the previous academic year,

A Florida bill to forbid Pride flags from being flown in government buildings is moving forward

Posted on by Chris J. | 6168 Views | 17 min read

People waving flags & celebrating at the Miami Beach Pride Parade in Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Atomazul Legislators in Florida have decided to proceed with a bill that would essentially forbid Pride flags from being flown at public buildings and educational institutions. HB 901 states that “a governmental entity may not erect or display