Do Florida public universities really embrace the Western Tradition?

By: Diane Roberts

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 1,506

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

It’s a lousy time to be a kid in Florida.

You’re told you can’t read certain books or study certain subjects or discuss certain topics.

You’re told you can’t go by your chosen name; you must conform to the gender you were assigned at birth.

Soon you may have even fewer rights over your own body and your own mind.

The Florida Legislature is considering a bill (HB 173) that would stop doctors treating …

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