The fear, loathing and bigotry of Ron DeSantis’s culture war against the LGBTQ community has sparked a national debate, and for many on the reactionary right, a national reckoning. But an entirely different narrative is emerging in the form of resistance: Even parents in deep red Hernando County, FL ( north of Tampa ,) are rising up and declaring that they’ve had enough, as a recent contentious school board meeting attests. And as Pride month 2023 begins, there are glimmers of hope that acceptance and love may yet win the day. Happy Pride!
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