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On President Donald Trump's 100th day in office, eight North Central Floridians share their their stories, fears and experiences with the nation's 45th president.
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Will Atkins To Stay On As UF Multicultural And Diversity Affairs Director
The University of Florida's Multicultural and Diversity Affairs has selected Will Atkins, the current interim director, to stay on permanently as the MCDA's new executive director.
Read More »Transgender Rights, Title IX Protections For Students Discussed At UF Law Panel
Students and faculty at UF Levin College of Law discussed transgender rights and the pending decision of the landmark United States Supreme Court case, G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board, at an event Tuesday afternoon.
Read More »Boy Scouts Of America To Accept Transgender Applicants
Boy Scouts of America announced Monday that it will accept scouts based on gender identity, as opposed to the gender listed on an applicant's birth certificate. This will allow transgender boys to join the organization, which was previously not allowed.
Read More »GOP Stems Democratic Push In State Senate
Republicans keep control of Florida State Senate
Read More »Gainesville Transgender Community Questions The City’s Insurance Policy
The transgender community in Gainesville has been vocal in recent days, questioning if the city’s insurance policy is discriminatory when it comes to obtaining the medically necessary Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to undergo a physical transition. Equality Florida’s Director of Transgender Inclusion Gina Duncan said that HRT is usually the …
Read More »Art Gallery Reception Honoring Pulse Victims Rescheduled
The Santa Fe College Art Gallery has rescheduled its reception for a Gainesville exhibit honoring the victims of the Orlando Pulse Shooting. Originally scheduled for Sept. 2, the reception has been moved to Friday, Sept. 16, after Santa Fe closed because of Tropical Storm Hermine. It will start at 7 p.m. and will be …
Read More »Going To A Tranquility Transgender Group Meeting in Gainesville
Reporter Luke Sullivan attends a Tranquility meeting of transgender individuals in Gainesville to listen to their stories. (Music credit: “I dunno” by grapes) Subscribe to The Point, our free newsletter rounding up the most important regional and state news five days a week.
Read More »Scott Seeks Federal Emergency Declaration After Orlando Attack
The governor called the shooting "an attack on our state and entire nation."
Read More »Transgender Students Now Have To Follow A New Bathroom Policy In Marion County
Transgender students must now use bathrooms and locker rooms of their gender assigned at birth, not the identity of their choosing.
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