Broward County, Florida, is a Democratic stronghold. But that political identity has not protected one of its LGBTQ+ institutions from losing county support.
The county has rejected an application for a fiscal year 2027 operating grant from the Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library in Fort Lauderdale, according to the museum, prompting its president and CEO to challenge local officials to defend organizations threatened by Florida’s restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The denial comes ahead of a Florida law that takes effect January 1 and prohibits counties and municipalities from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. DeSantis signed the measure in April…