The School Board of Lake County and Florida education officials have reversed their decision to restrict access to the popular children's book "And Tango Makes Three" due to the "Don't Say Gay" law. The law, which was challenged by the ACLU and other advocacy groups, has been found to violate students' First Amendment rights. The book is now available to students in Lake County schools, and its message of acceptance and inclusion is one that should be shared with all children.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation banning conversion therapy for minors, making Michigan the 22nd state to outlaw the practice. The legislation is supported by a number of organizations, and is seen as a major victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Michigan, as it protects minors from a practice that has been widely discredited by the scientific community. Whitmer said the legislation was necessary to make Michigan a place “where you can be who you are and love who you love.”
At a media Q&A ahead of Morocco's first game at the 2023 Women's World Cup, a journalist for the BBC World Service asked the captain of the team if any of her teammates were gay, sparking a debate about the role of the media in covering LGBT issues. The BBC has since apologized for the incident, and FIFA has weighed in, saying it "fully supports the right of all individuals to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their sexual orientation." The incident has highlighted the need for greater awareness of LGBT issues in the media, and the importance of reporters asking questions in a respectful and sensitive manner.
An original Apple iPhone from 2007 sold for an astonishing $190,372.80 at auction on Sunday, over 300 times its retail value of $599. The mint-condition mobile phone was put on the auction block by LCG Auctions and bidding soared from $10,000 to almost $200,000 in just 28 bids. The sale is a testament to the enduring popularity of the device, months after another iPhone from 2007 was sold for $63,356.
Jane Birkin, a beloved figure in France, has died at the age of 76. She was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg, her fashion style, and her fight for women’s and LGBT rights. Birkin was best known for her 1969 hit song “Je t’aime moi non plus” with Gainsbourg, her roles in films such as “La Piscine” and “Death on the Nile”, and her three successful artist daughters.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has defended his controversial anti-LGBTQ ad, claiming that criticism of former President Donald Trump is “totally fair game”. The ad has been met with backlash from LGBTQ+ activists and allies, who have accused DeSantis of using the former president’s record to distract from his own anti-LGBTQ+ policies. Trump has yet to comment on the ad or DeSantis’ remarks, as he reportedly gears up for a 2024 presidential run.