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FLORIDA SENATE PASSES ANTI-BULLYING LEGISLATION
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In an historic move, Florida's Senate passed anti-bullying legislation on April 30. The bill now goes to Gov. Charlie Crist, who has indicated he will sign it into law. The bill includes protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. Once signed into law, Florida will become the thirty-sixth state with an anti-bullying law. Supporters of the legislation say it will be the toughest of such legislation in the country.
Passage of the bill is the culmination of eight years of work from hundreds of students, teachers and civil rights groups. "The legislature has made clear that any school that fails to prevent and respond to anti-gay bullying and to protect every student will be in violation of this law and will face consequences. We will hold them accountable," said Nadine Smith, executive director for Equality Florida. Full Story. [5/6/08]
GLBT RADIO NETWORK ® AND GAY DAYS, INC. ® ANNOUNCE NATIONWIDE DJ CONTEST WINNERS
Fort Lauderdale / Orlando, FL. - April 1, 2008 - On November 15, 2007 GLBT Radio Network and Gay Days, Inc. announced a nationwide contest for DJ's across America to compete for a chance to spin their very own pool party at the host hotel, Royal Plaza, during Gay Days 2008. > Full Story. [4/3/08]
FLORIDA ACTIVIST, PARTNER DIED IN MURDER-SUICIDE
Prominent gay activist was found beaten and stabbed to death in his apartment. His partner, 27, found hanging by a leather strap the next day. Police believe this to be a murder suicide. [Via sun-sentinel.com with video and full article] > Full Story. [3/28/08]
WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL DRAWS RECORD ATTENDANCE
LGBT festival draws huge crowds and awareness of Task Force work > Full Story. [3/20/08]
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