The Florida’s Parental Rights to Education law, known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by opponents, will take effect July 1. But voters are still strongly split on the measure. Teachers, who represent a substantial part of the electorate, feel particularly strongly and this could affect the midterm election this fall. “Not talking about someone’s identity isn’t going to stop them from being who they are,” said Mel Simon, a 20-year-old gender-fluid lesbian painter who is outraged by the legislation. “You can’t stop your kid from being gay by not talking about it.” ✍️ Sofia Zuñiga and Veronica Hernandez ⬇️ Read more at sfmn.fiu.edu