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Moscow police violently broke up an event dedicated to jailed Russian anti-war artist Alexandra Skochilenko and featuring her art and books. Attendees were harassed by police with beatings, rape threats, detentions, and fines for supporting Skochilenko. https://meduza.io/en/feature/2023/03/21/i-don-t-understand-why-you-re-beating-me
Florida's #DontSayGay policy could be expanded into high school.
The proposal does not require legislative approval. It is scheduled for a state Board of Ed. vote next month.
Critics say the policy marginalizes #LGBTQ people & their presence in society.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/desantis-moves-expand-dont-say-gay-law-high-schools-rcna76195
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