Freedom’s true colors
Pride Month is set to kick off on June 1, marking a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community's contributions. However, Gov. Ron DeSantis has stirred controversy with his administration's decision to limit state-controlled bridges to red, white, and blue illumination during 'Freedom Summer,' aiming to overshadow Pride celebrations. This move, seen as politically charged, represents an attempt to diminish the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community, given DeSantis' history of harmful legislation that marginalizes marginalized groups.
A bill signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in Florida will grant pharmacists the ability to offer more HIV care to clients. This includes screening for HIV and providing post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV transmission following high-risk exposure. The law goes into effect on July 1, and aims to combat the high HIV infection rates in the state, with over 124,000 Floridians living with HIV and 600 dying from related illnesses in 2022.