How the Manhattan Institute Turned Anti-LGBTQ+ Politics Into Conservative Policy

In April, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced the latest move in his fight against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs when he signed a bill into law that prohibits any local government in the state from spending money on DEI-related initiatives. The restrictions could threaten nondiscrimination ordinances, local pride events and other services, leading some LGBTQ+ advocates to label it a “pride ban.”