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Ron DeSantis' 'Insatiable Career Ambitions' Slammed by LGBT Groups
Disney World Resort to host what has been billed as "the largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world," despite concerns over gay rights in the state following the introduction of new laws backed by Governor Ron DeSantis.In March 2022, DeSantis signed into law the Parental Rights in Education legislation, dubbed the "Don't Say Gay Bill" by opponents, banning any discussion of sexuality or gender identity in Florida's schools for children aged between five and nine. This week, proposals emerged to extend this to all ages within the Florida schooling system.The next few months are likely to be decisive for DeSantis' political career, with polls showing the governor is the most credible threat to Donald Trump's hope of securing the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, though he has yet to officially declare his candidacy.Despite Florida's new legislation, which initially triggered calls for a boycott of the state, LGBTQ groups have welcomed plans to hold the Out & Equal Workplace Summit from September 11-14.