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State Censorship in Disguise? Florida’s Harsh Book Bans Spark Outrage Over Free Speech and Educational Freedom

December 5, 2023

Florida’s Attorney General likened a LGBTQ+ children’s book to Nazi propaganda amid a state-wide book ban debate​​. Governor DeSantis and Commissioner Diaz claim book removals as overreaction, contradicting PEN America’s report of 1,406 bans​​​​. Bans target books on LGBTQ+ topics and racial issues, including works by Toni Morrison​​. Confusion arises among educators and librarians due […]

Controversial $700K Severance for Superintendent Sparks Outrage Amidst School District’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Stance and Fiscal Irresponsibility

November 25, 2023

Outgoing Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh received a controversial $700,000 severance package, raising questions about legality and fiscal responsibility. Lucabaugh’s support for the anti-LGBTQ+ group Moms for Liberty’s policies intensified the controversy, amid the group’s broader electoral defeats. The district’s recent shift to a Democratic-majority board reflects a national trend towards more inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly educational […]