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Ron DeSantis declares June "Faith & Family Month" to honor "Christian faith" & "Biblical" families
By Molly Sprayregen at LGBTQ Nation
· June 11, 2026
· 1 min read
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has joined the growing trend of red states bucking Pride Month to celebrate "traditional" families. The anti-LGBTQ+ governor – who branded his state "the place where woke goes to die" – released a proclamation declaring June as Faith and Family Month. The proclamation c
Key takeaway Ron DeSantis (R) has joined the growing trend of red states bucking Pride Month to celebrate "traditional" families.
Why this matters
The declaration of June as Faith and Family Month by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is part of a broader trend among red states to counter Pride Month and promote a narrow definition of family. This move is particularly notable given DeSantis's history of signing anti-LGBTQ+ laws, including the "Don't Say Gay" law, and his administration's attacks on LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. By emphasizing the importance of "Christian faith" and "Biblical" families, DeSantis is reinforcing a vision of family that excludes many LGBTQ+ people. The fact that other states, such as Tennessee, are following suit by declaring June as "Nuclear Family Month" suggests a coordinated effort to push back against LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. This development highlights the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ individuals to achieve equal recognition and protection under the law, and the need for continued advocacy and support at the national level.
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Category: rights ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has joined the growing trend of red states bucking Pride Month to celebrate "traditional" families. The anti-LGBTQ+ governor – who branded his state "the place where woke goes to die" – released a proclamation declaring June as Faith and Family Month. The proclamation c
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