Florida city cancels St. Patrick's Day parade, citing new anti-DEI law
NPR reports that Delray Beach, Florida has canceled its nearly 60-year-old St. Patrick's Day parade and will withdraw sponsorship of June Pride celebrations to comply with a new anti-DEI law, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, that bars taxpayer dollars from diversity initiatives. DeSantis accused the city of "malicious compliance" and making a political point, while Republican Mayor Tom Carney says the city is only staying out of legal trouble and hopes the events can continue with private sponsors.
