Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer On Dec. 18, Florida State Rep. David Borrero filed bill HB 901, which would prohibit the display of pride flags in certain government buildings – including public universities. According to HB 901, a governmental entity “may not erect or display a flag that represents a political viewpoint, including, but not […]
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer There are 27 remaining lesbian bars/clubs in the United States. None of those are in Florida. As a newly out lesbian, I admit I was a bit naïve to think that finding community would be simple. Much of the media made by and for lesbians, which is not a whole […]
PantherNOW Editorial Board It’s official. Gov. Ron DeSantis is running for president, to no one’s surprise, unveiling the campaign through a “groundbreaking” Twitter stream that became nothing more than a laughably glitchy mess. Yet, there couldn’t be a more perfect representation to capture DeSantis’s second term, an incumbency defined by the governor’s need to legitimize […]
Diego Diaz | Interim Editor-in-chief When Ness Cruz checked their email on May 19, a sense of dread had seeped in. Like countless others in Florida, the SGA Housing Senator had been informed that their hormone replacement treatment had been paused until further notice, following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of Senate Bill 254. “I think […]
By Jacqueline Flores/Staff writer It’s June again which means large corporations care more about profit than Pride. This month is more than just adding rainbow logos everywhere to their products, Pride recognizes the impact that the LGBTQ community has had on the world. This movement is about uplifting the voices, culture and support for the […]
The Parental Rights Education Bill, better known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, is a conservative talking point that could cause issues for schools and students. The bill has some good goals and intentions. It states that parents have a right to view their child’s health and school records, but the bill’s language is far […]
Jacqueline Flores/ Staff Writer Read “Here’s to Monogamy” by Carlos Pino here. Being in a polyamorous relationship does not mean cheating on your partner. It’s about learning to open your mind and heart to love and care for other people. There is nothing wrong with believing you’ll find a soulmate to spend the rest of […]
Danny Tarrau / Staff Writer The Student Government Association passed a resolution this week in support of transgender student athletes. The resolution, S.R. 02 003, Supporting Trans Athletes’ Rights calls for University administration to support student athletes who identify as transgender. The legislation followed the passing of a Florida bill which bans trans women from […]
Jesse Fraga / Assistant News Director Machismo, police and gendered double standards may be threatening Miami’s nightlife for queer people. Felipe Wallis, 23, recently fell victim when he faced discrimination at a local nightclub. As a regular at Centro Wynwood nightclub, Wallis wore a sleeveless knitted collared shirt, heels, gold hoops, black leather pants and […]
Yansall Rasquides/Staff Writer With the closing of Pride Month, FIU students, staff and alumni said this year is more meaningful to them than ever. Pride Month is celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community worldwide during the month of June. The celebration often honors those who protested during the Stonewall riots during June 1969. PantherNOW interviewed four […]
Lara Coiro / Staff Writer On the first day of Pride Month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1475 into law on June 1. Entitled the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, the law bans transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams in public educational institutions. The bill also allows the institution to […]
Martina Brady / Staff Writer Florida legislators passed a bill in the State House preventing transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ competitive sports on the high school and collegiate levels. HB 1475, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, would limit participation in sports based on biological sex. The bill would require schools to […]
