'GOP lawmakers trying to keep businesses from promoting themselves as LGBTQ+ safe spaces' & other Tue midday news briefs

GOP lawmakers take aim at LGBTQ+ 'safe places' program in small Florida town​ - Let's be clear. These lawmakers are trying to stop businesses from promoting themselves as LGBTQ+ safe places. 

The GOP says queer folks have destroyed the “traditional” family but we’re just the latest scapegoat - Actually they have been saying that about us from day one.

Campus Pride Dumps Florida and Texas Universities from Best of Best List - As well they should. 

Santa Clara County leaders blasts councilman over ties with 'anti-lgbtq hate group' - Call him out! 

Daria Kasatkina beats Greet Minnen in ‘LGBTQ landmark’ at U.S. Open - Two openly gay players competing against each other in a tournament. Only one can win the match, but we are all winners. When I was a child, something like this would have never happened. I love progress.