After an onslaught of book bannings in Utah including vicious attacks on queer literature, it’s difficult to imagine Utah as a state where queer literature thrives. But Utah’s queer bookstores are resilient. Not only have they fought to keep their doors open in these trying times, but they have found ways to thrive. Banned.
With the next legislative session coming up in January, the LGBTQ+ community in Florida is worried they could be targeted again. During the last legislative session, the state limited discussions on gender and sexuality in public school classrooms. It also placed limits on gender-affirming medical care and has tried to restrict certain types of drag performances some lawmakers deem obscene. It's a climate that has many in the LGBTQ+ community feeling afraid, but in Tallahassee, some see that fear as a reason to rally together.
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