Florida Cities Race To Save Rainbow Crosswalks as the State’s Deadlines for Removal Loom

Critics say it’s the latest attack on the LGBTQ+ community by the DeSantis administration and Republican-controlled Legislature.

Florida’s Attorney General Targets a Restaurant Over an LGBTQ Pride Event

It was targeted even though a recent state law that restricts venues from admitting children to “adult” performances has been blocked by courts.

Law Firms, Universities, Civil Society Groups in Trump’s Sights for Punitive Action

The president’s remarks began to confirm what advocacy groups have been quietly warning: Trump’s campaign of retribution is coming next for them.

Judge Allows Drag Show at Texas A&M Despite the University’s Ban

The ruling from Houston-based U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal blocked a university ban on drag performances on free speech grounds.

Bakery Owner Says He Was Offended Over Town’s Decision Against Pastry Painting

Leavitt’s Country Bakery owner Sean Young is suing the town of Conway because he says it violated the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech.

A Free Speech Case Over a Pastry Shop Painting Goes to Trial

A federal judge in New Hampshire will consider whether a town is infringing on the free speech rights of the bakery owner who’s displaying the mural over his business.

Publishers, a Library and Others Sue Over Idaho’s Law Restricting Youth Access to ‘Harmful’ Books

Idaho’s law took effect last year, requiring schools and public libraries to move material deemed “harmful to minors” to an adults-only section or face lawsuits.

Department of Education Calls Book Bans a ‘Hoax,’ Alarming Free Speech Advocates

PEN America and the American Library Association have reported thousands of bans over the past few years, with targeted books often containing LGBTQ+ or racial themes.