A federal judge dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Florida governor Ron DeSantis and members of a state tourism board for alleged “government retaliation‚” after the company publicly excoriated DeSantis’s Parental Rights in Education Act — dubbed by its opponents as the “Don’t Say Gay” law. DeSantis and other defendants had urged U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor — a Trump-nominated judge in Tallahassee — to dismiss the case because Disney could not sue the government over constitutionally...

A judge on Wednesday dismissed a federal lawsuit Disney filed against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other defendants that alleged they retaliated against the company for publicly criticizing a controversial parental rights education law backed by the governor. Judge Allen Winsor ruled that Disney lacked legal standing to sue DeSantis and the secretary of Florida’s Commerce Department on a claim of violating its First Amendment rights. Winsor also ruled that Disney’s claims “fail on the...

Walt Disney Co. filed notice that it was appealing a federal judge’s order that dismissed its lawsuit accusing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of political retaliation. US District Judge Allen Winsor in Tallahassee‚ Florida‚ on Wednesday granted DeSantis’ request to throw out the company’s suit‚ saying Disney lacked standing to sue the governor. Winsor also said a law stripping the company of control of the municipal district in central Florida that includes Disney World was constitutional...

Bringing a baby into the world can be a dream come true for many women. But that bliss is quickly compromised by the physical and emotional toll caused by the postpartum phase. During this time‚ when hormones are raging and focus is compromised and energy is practically nonexistent—all while trying to recover from extreme physical transformations and keeping a newborn alive—having partner support is more important than ever. That’s what makes one woman’s detailed list of things husbands (or just the partner who didn’t not deliver the baby‚ really) can do to help support mom moms through postpartum such an important read. In a clip posted to her TikTok‚ Melissa Messer noted that her list was still the “bare minimum” of what she thinks men “should” be doing during the postpartum phase in order to really show support. But the list was comprehensive nonetheless. To start‚ Messer stated that two different water bottles should be filled for mom at all times — her water bottle and her peri bottle. One for hydration‚ the other for comfort. “Okay‚ first and arguably most important is that water bottles should always be filled with ice water. Like‚ don't even let it get to the point where she has to ask. Just have that thing ready. Another thing that should be filled without them having to think about is their peri bottle that they're using to heal‚” she said.And that’s not the only healing product that should be at the ready. Messer also suggested that there be a constant stockpile of pads‚ disposable underwear and Tucks pads. That way moms “don’t even have to think about it when they go into the bathroom.”Since emotional support is also part of the job‚ Messer gave a tip for what to do during late night feedings‚ which can be “lonely” for their postpartum partner. “I know‚ at night‚ it's like‚ ‘What can I do? Like I can't feed the baby if she's breastfeeding.’ Wake up in the middle of the night for moral support‚ you know?” she suggested‚ which brought her into her next point: “Tell her she's a good mom‚ at least three times a day minimum.” Next up: domestic chores‚ like laundry‚ housework‚ changing diapers‚ etc.‚ so that mom can “shower and nap.” though Messer noted that “that's kind of like a given‚” especially if this is the couple’s first child. For families that already do have kids‚ Messer said that responsibilities might change a bit‚ and might require more attention towards the older kids. “You should be doing everything with the other kids. Checking in and asking if mom needs anything‚ even though you're with the other kids the whole time‚” she explained. She also added that with multiple kids the house is more likely to be messy‚ but it should never get “completely overwhelming.”Last but certainly not least‚ Messer encouraged husbands to be “extra nice” to their wives‚ and even get them a “special treat” from time to time. Because “there is so much that moms are going through that guys are never gonna experience.” @melissmesser Clearly i feel strongly about the water bottle LMAO #greenscreen #momsoftiktok #POSTPARTUM #postpartumrecovery #postpartumjourney #pregnancytiktok #pregnancy #postpartumlife #postpartumsupport #postpartumbody #postpartum ♬ original sound - Melissa Over in the comments‚ viewers added some other tips to the list‚ like managing the meals and buying a bottle warmer for peri bottle‚ so it can be used instantly. Others chimed in to praise their current hubbies who already showed up in big ways. “I see these lists and immediately feel so grateful I got a good one!” one mom wrote. Another added “I am so emotional right now listening to those knowing I got a good one.” Postpartum is rarely a walk in the park—for either mom or dad. But just like any other challenge‚ it can be so much easier to navigate through partnership. And it doesn't hurt to review where you can be a more supportive partner‚ even if you are already doing a ton of things right. Seeing things simplified into a list just like this one is an easy way to do that.

Usually‚ when you hear a man say he doesn't want his son to play with dolls‚ you have a pretty good idea of what beliefs sit beneath the sentiment. It's not unreasonable to assume that some combination of misogyny‚ homophobia and problematic ideas about masculinity are at play in such an attitude. That's why an unexpected turn in Demetri Manabat's spoken word poem‚ "Barbie‚" caught people's attention. Manabat referred to "Barbie" as "a poem about dolls" in the caption of a TikTok video showing him performing it on stage. He opens the poem with a provocative statement: "My sons will never play with dolls. In fact‚ I refuse to let my sons play with dolls."He goes on to explain that if he ever catches his son with a Barbie or a Bratz doll or a Polly Pocket or Cabbage Patch‚ he would set them straight‚ "knowing that's not how God intended" for men to act. The audience sits quietly through all of this‚ and a heavy pause lets them stew in his words. But then the twist comes as Manabat explains the why behind his feelings about his sons playing with dolls‚ and it's one heck of a gut punch with an absolutely knock-out last line.Watch‚ all the way to the end: @demetrimanabat “Barbie” A poem about dolls. I hope you enjoy. Much Much Love Always &; Forever Demetri #barbie #poetry #doll #spokenword #writing #writer #lasvegas Is it any wonder the video has been liked over nearly a million times in three days on TikTok alone? People in the comments were as expressive about their feelings as some of the live audience members who called out during the poem. "I was like booooy‚ you better be goin somewhere with this‚ and yall he WENT somewhere‚" wrote one commenter."This is one of those poems you have to stick around for. I hope millions stick around for it‚ sir‚" wrote another.One commenter simply wrote "*deletes paragraph*" as a joke about how they were initially responding to the poem when it began. Another wrote "*trust the algorithm‚ trust the algorithm*" in a similar vein.Lots of people shared the lines that hit them particularly hard."'My boys will not make toys out of women.' This is a very amazing and beautiful piece. More people need to hear it‚" wrote one person."Treated like a woman well before she was one but never taken seriously long after she became one" has me in tears‚" shared another."'Stretch marks tattooed across her skin as a result of reaching so far across the universe she bridged heaven and earth.'" another wrote."'Is the child inside of her not dying‚ too' felt like everything just got knocked out of me. That was one of the strongest lines I've ever heard‚" shared nother.Poetry has the power to speak truth in a way that helps us understand ourselves and our world better‚ and spoken word poetry in particular‚ with its rhythmic storytelling‚ is a powerful tool for synthesizing complex thoughts‚ beliefs and feelings. Manabat could have said‚ "Without understanding the true value of women in real life‚ boys playing with dolls could symbolize men seeing women as plastic playthings to be handled and controlled and casually tossed aside‚" but that wouldn't have been nearly as effective as the picture he painted with his poetry and that last line—"My boys will not make toys out of women‚ so I refuse to let them play with dolls until they actually understand the difference between the two." Phew. Here's to the poets who put humanity into words‚ and here's to conscientious men who give voice to the struggle too many women have endured for generations. You can follow Demetri Manbat on TikTok‚ Instagram‚ Facebook‚ YouTube‚ and X.

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