Florida College Discards Hundreds of Books on LGBTQ, Race, and Women's Issues

New College of Florida cites routine procedures and state regulations as cause for removal, sparking backlash from academic and civil rights communities.

Books removed include those from the discontinued Gender Studies program and general library collection.
Titles discarded cover topics such as LGBTQ history, race, and women's rights.
College claims state laws prevent selling or donating books purchased with public funds.
Critics argue the removal is part of a broader cultural and political agenda.
Incidents follow Governor DeSantis' efforts to reshape the college's policies and programs.