Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix April 11, 2023 Lawmakers in the Florida Senate were set to discuss attacks on drag shows and other performances on Tuesday, but several senators decided to talk about what happened Monday, when a House member went on a tirade against transgender Floridians. “I want to …
Read More »Florida GOP House Member Calls Members Of Trans Community ‘demons,’ ‘mutants’
Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix A Florida House Republican member Monday referred to members of the transgender community as “mutants” and “demons” in a two-minute speech in a House Committee meeting. Volusia County Republican Webster Barnaby was addressing the House Commerce Committee following a debate about a measure that would criminalize …
Read More »Florida GOP Lawmaker Files Texas-Style Abortion Bill
A Florida State Representative filed a Texas-style abortion bill on Wednesday prohibiting abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected. The bill, filed by Florida GOP Rep. Webster Barnaby, is deemed the “Florida Heartbeat Act.” It states that once a heartbeat is detected, abortions will not be allowed unless the mother’s …
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