What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country
2 years, 2 months ago

What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country

NPR  

What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP House Republicans have introduced legislation that some critics are describing as a national "Don't Say Gay" bill – inspired by the controversial Florida law that bans instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade classes. Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The bill follows GOP-driven "parental rights" measures in Florida and elsewhere The proposed federal measure is framed in terms of parents' rights, a rallying cry on the right that in the last couple years has included battles against schools' COVID-19 vaccine requirements and fervent activism against critical race theory in classrooms. Ron DeSantis signed into law the "Parental Rights in Education" bill, which bans public school personnel from conducting classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in "kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards." Sponsor Message Activist Erin Reed, who tracks anti-transgender legislation, argues that the comparison to a "Don't Say Gay" bill minimizes the potential effects of this proposed legislation.

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Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill for public school classrooms advances in the legislature
1 year, 6 months ago

Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill for public school classrooms advances in the legislature

Associated Press  

— A bill that would broadly ban K-12 public school employees in Louisiana from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom is nearing final passage after securing the endorsement of a key Senate committee Thursday. Louisiana’s legislation, which already passed the House and advanced from the Senate Committee on Education to the GOP-dominated Senate floor on Thursday, is …

'Don't Say Gay' to ‘Monkey This Up’: When Ron DeSantis exposed his anti-woke stand
1 year, 7 months ago

'Don't Say Gay' to ‘Monkey This Up’: When Ron DeSantis exposed his anti-woke stand

Hindustan Times  

As Republican Ron DeSantis gears up to announce his candidacy for the 2024 US Presidential election, here's a look at five instances that have highlighted his controversial "anti-woke" agenda, marking his political journey. DeSantis and the Controversial Gun Laws One controversy surrounding Governor Ron DeSantis centres around his signing of a bill that allows Floridians to carry concealed guns without …

Louisiana’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes, advances to Senate
1 year, 7 months ago

Louisiana’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes, advances to Senate

Associated Press  

— As Republican-drafted legislation that prohibits school employees from teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom mounts, Louisiana lawmakers advanced their own “Don’t Say Gay” bill Tuesday. The latest measure, which passed in the House 67-28 and advanced to the GOP-dominated Senate, is legislation that would broadly ban K-12 public school staff from discussing sexual orientation and gender …

Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill advances out of committee
1 year, 7 months ago

Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill advances out of committee

Associated Press  

— As several conservative states adopt legislation that prohibits school employees from teaching or discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, Louisiana advanced its own “Don’t Say Gay” bill Wednesday. Republican state Rep. Dodie Horton, who authored the legislation, said the bill has “nothing to do with someone’s personal lifestyle,” but rather was created to “protect all children.” …

Explained: What is Florida's 'Don't say gay' law? Why has its expansion across more classes caused outrage?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained: What is Florida's 'Don't say gay' law? Why has its expansion across more classes caused outrage?

Firstpost  

Florida has expanded its controversial anti-LGBTQ policy across all grades in schools. As per Yahoo.com, the revised law says teachers “shall not intentionally provide classroom instruction to students in grades 4 through 12 on sexual orientation or gender identity unless such instruction is … expressly required by state academic standards.” However, an exemption can be made if the lesson is …

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay'; House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay'; House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis added more wins to his agenda targeting the LGBTQ+ community as a state board approved an expansion of what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law Wednesday, and the House passed bills on gender-transition treatments, bathroom use and keeping children out of drag shows. The DeSantis administration put forward the proposal last …

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ education ban to all grades
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ education ban to all grades

Al Jazeera  

Ban in US state bars classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation through high school. The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” at the request of Governor Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential …

Other states are copying Florida's "Don't Say Gay" efforts
1 year, 9 months ago

Other states are copying Florida's "Don't Say Gay" efforts

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Florida's move to expand its …

Other states are copying Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” efforts
1 year, 9 months ago

Other states are copying Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” efforts

Associated Press  

— Florida’s move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as Republican lawmakers in other states are pursuing their own versions of what critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. FLORIDA’S EXPANSION The Florida state Board of Education is set to vote next month on an effort by DeSantis’ administration to …

Indiana House advances bill that could out trans students
1 year, 10 months ago

Indiana House advances bill that could out trans students

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Republicans advanced a bill Thursday that would require public school teachers to tell parents about students’ social transitions and pronoun changes — a bill that some worry would erode student-teacher trust and force children to come out to their parents prematurely. Republican bill author Rep. Michelle Davis said Thursday that in voting for the bill, lawmakers …

Indiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill pivots to kids’ gender identity
1 year, 10 months ago

Indiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill pivots to kids’ gender identity

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Teachers in Indiana public schools could be required to tell parents if a student changes their gender identity or preferred name under a bill House committee members approved Monday. If a student questions their gender identity to a teacher, “the best answer is, you can talk to your parents,” said Micah Clark, executive director of the Indiana Family …

Georgia GOP lawmaker hits pause on bill dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by critics to make changes
1 year, 10 months ago

Georgia GOP lawmaker hits pause on bill dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by critics to make changes

Raw Story  

Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that opponents compare to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation, which seeks to limit the way teachers and others responsible for caring for minors can answer questions about the child’s sexual orientation or gender identity. As written, the bill bars teachers, librarians, camp counselors and others responsible for watching over people 16 and under from …

US: After Florida, Missouri proposes 'Don't Say Gay' law with even more 'Woke' provisions
1 year, 10 months ago

US: After Florida, Missouri proposes 'Don't Say Gay' law with even more 'Woke' provisions

Firstpost  

Jefferson City: The contentious Parental Rights in Education Act, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law introduced by Florida, was expanded even further in a recent bill proposed in Missouri state. Unless they are a licenced mental health care provider or have a guardian’s consent, the bill states that “no nurse, counsellor, teacher, principal, contracted personnel, or other administrative …

Missouri proposal goes farther than ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
1 year, 10 months ago

Missouri proposal goes farther than ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Associated Press  

— K-12 public school teachers and counselors would be largely outlawed from talking about LGBTQ people under a Missouri proposal more restrictive than what critics call Florida’s “ Don’t Say Gay ” law. Republican state Sen. Mike Moon’s bill, which received a Tuesday committee hearing in the GOP-led Missouri state Senate, is among several filed across the nation this year …

‘Don’t Say Gay’ law confuses some Florida schools
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Don’t Say Gay’ law confuses some Florida schools

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” — and some teachers have worried that family pictures on their desks could get them in trouble. When school officials sought the board’s approval for the new textbooks in April, after the law had passed, administrators …

New Restrictions For Some Florida Schools As 'Don't Say Gay' Law Goes Into Effect
2 years, 5 months ago

New Restrictions For Some Florida Schools As 'Don't Say Gay' Law Goes Into Effect

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The highly controversial Florida education law dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” officially went into effect on Friday, July 1, even though state officials have yet to clarify exactly what conduct is banned under the new rules. Other schools are also ensuring that their bookshelves are compliant: Palm Beach County is instructing teachers to pull LGBTQ-friendly books that might …

Bills limiting LGBTQ instruction, trans athletes pass Senate
2 years, 5 months ago

Bills limiting LGBTQ instruction, trans athletes pass Senate

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s GOP-controlled Senate approved legislation Wednesday that Republicans say will restrict sexually explicit content and classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools, mirroring partisan fights playing out in statehouses around the country. The Republican sponsors of the bill in Pennsylvania say it aligns with the state’s “timeline for when the existing academic standards …

Say gay
2 years, 5 months ago

Say gay

Salon  

I don't have kids in Florida. Or any of the other states – the list seems to be growing by the day – that have passed or are considering versions of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation, which is set to go into effect on July 1. Because I've written a novel with a queer romance at the center of it, …

What is Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill?
2 years, 7 months ago

What is Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The bill came up for debate in the …

Measure called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill dies in House hearing
2 years, 7 months ago

Measure called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill dies in House hearing

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Legislation forbidding teachers from discussing their gender identity or sexual orientation in Louisiana public schools was rejected Tuesday in a state House committee in Baton Rouge. Rep. Dodie Horton’s bill would have prohibited a teacher or school employee from discussing “his own sexual orientation of gender identity with students in kindergarten through grade twelve.” It also said …

Granderson: Keep saying 'gay,' despite new legislation. Kids need to hear it
2 years, 8 months ago

Granderson: Keep saying 'gay,' despite new legislation. Kids need to hear it

LA Times  

I first learned of ballroom from the documentary “Paris Is Burning.” I was in my senior year of high school. tracked 729 book challenges in 2021 and found the “most targeted books were by or about Black or LGBTQIA+ persons.” Johnson’s “Blue” ranked third, behind Jonathan Evison’s “Lawn Boy” and Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer.” All have been banned at least …

Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills
2 years, 8 months ago

Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills

NPR  

More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP First Florida. Across the United States, at least a dozen states are considering new legislation that in several ways will mirror Florida's new controversial law, referred to by some opponents as "Don't Say Gay." Ron DeSantis signed the state's "Parental …

Laws like Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill 'harms students who are not queer' too
2 years, 8 months ago

Laws like Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill 'harms students who are not queer' too

Raw Story  

Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the man responsible for leaving so many children without grandparents and parents, as he allowed the covid to run rampant in the state, decided to drop the gloves. On Monday, an excellent day to launch a culture-war bomb into the news cycle, DeSantis signed HB 1557, the "Parental Rights in Education" bill, popularly known …

Florida Republicans could repeal Disney’s governing agreement over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ opposition
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida Republicans could repeal Disney’s governing agreement over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ opposition

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The move comes as Republican officials and Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration condemn …

LGBTQ Students Are Being Terrorized. Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' Law Will Make It Worse.
2 years, 8 months ago

LGBTQ Students Are Being Terrorized. Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' Law Will Make It Worse.

Huff Post  

Will doesn’t know where they would be today if they didn’t have LGBTQ-affirming teachers to support them. Equality Florida’s executive director, Nadine Smith, confirmed to HuffPost that the group is in the process of creating a “defense fund” for schools that may face scrutiny for continuing to support LGBTQ students. Chosen Home Despite the overwhelming challenges they face in the …

Florida Lt. Gov. says 'good luck' to attempts to repeal so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida Lt. Gov. says 'good luck' to attempts to repeal so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

NPR  

says 'good luck' to attempts to repeal so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law NPR's Kelsey Snell speaks with Florida's Lt. Gov. They call it the "Don't Say Gay" law, and gay rights groups are now suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to block it. Secondly, the bill prohibits classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K through three. The …

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
2 years, 8 months ago

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gay rights advocates sued Florida Gov. The law states: “Classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.” Parents would be able to sue districts …

Florida LGBT+ advocates sue Ron DeSantis over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida LGBT+ advocates sue Ron DeSantis over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LGBT+ advocacy organisations in Florida are suing Governor Ron DeSantis …

'Don't Say Gay': How The Florida Bill Is Impacting A Kindergarten Teacher
2 years, 8 months ago

'Don't Say Gay': How The Florida Bill Is Impacting A Kindergarten Teacher

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A Florida kindergarten teacher said he is worried he could be sued for having honest conversations in the classroom under the state’s new “Don’t Say Gay” law, in an interview with MSNBC on Tuesday. “I don’t want to have to hide that my partner and I went paddle boarding this weekend.” "I am afraid for myself, my …

Teachers fear the chilling effect of Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law
2 years, 8 months ago

Teachers fear the chilling effect of Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

NPR  

Teachers fear the chilling effect of Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law Enlarge this image toggle caption Douglas R. Clifford/AP Douglas R. Clifford/AP It's a bill that's drawn nationwide controversy, dubbed by opponents as the "Don't Say Gay" bill. Some teachers view the law as 'a blatant attack on education' Beyond kindergarten through third grade, the Florida law also says …

EXPLAINER: What is law critics have dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’?
2 years, 8 months ago

EXPLAINER: What is law critics have dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’?

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida has come under intense national scrutiny over legislation that critics have labeled the “Don’t Say Gay” law. The law’s central language reads: “Classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate …

Florida's "don't say gay" bill is just the beginning: Republicans want to claw back all gay rights
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida's "don't say gay" bill is just the beginning: Republicans want to claw back all gay rights

Salon  

Despite national outrage and threats from powerful companies like Disney, on Monday, Florida's Republican Gov. The Florida law uses the same provision to enforce the "don't say gay" bill by empowering parents to sue schools that allow LGBTQ staff and students to be out. Recent events show that, in addition to the ongoing war on trans people, Republicans are deeply …

It’s a ‘sad and scary time’ for LGBTQ students and their families
2 years, 8 months ago

It’s a ‘sad and scary time’ for LGBTQ students and their families

LA Times  

Paria Hassouri feels fortunate that her family lives in California and not Texas, where the Republican governor recently issued a directive to investigate parents who seek “gender-transitioning procedures” for their minors. “If I lived in Texas and supported my daughter when she was in transition,” Hassouri says, “I could be considered a child abuser.” Hassouri, a physician who runs the …

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Florida students staged walkouts and packed into committee rooms and statehouse halls to protest the measure, often with booming chants of “We say gay!” The Walt Disney Company, a powerful player in Florida politics, suspended its political donations in the state, and LGBTQ advocates who work for the company criticized CEO Bob Chapek for what …

Ron DeSantis signs controversial bill called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by critics
2 years, 8 months ago

Ron DeSantis signs controversial bill called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by critics

CNN  

CNN — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation banning certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, approving the controversial measure that opponents have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. Social support is vital for suicide prevention, and I want to remind LGBTQ youth in Florida and across the country that you are not alone.” …

Florida governor signs contentious ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida governor signs contentious ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Al Jazeera  

Critics say new US state law, which has spurred widespread criticism and protests, will marginalise LGBTQ community. Florida students staged walkouts and packed into committee rooms and statehouse halls to protest the measure, often with booming chants of “We say gay!” The Walt Disney Company, a powerful player in Florida politics, suspended its political donations in the state, and LGBTQ …

Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'

NPR  

Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Joe Raedle/Getty Images Public school teachers in Florida are banned from holding classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity after Florida's Gov. The bill, which some opponents have called "Don't Say Gay," was signed by DeSantis on Monday. The "Don't Say …

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, a policy that has drawn intense national scrutiny from critics who argue it marginalizes LGBTQ people. The legislation has …

What is the US state of Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ bill?
2 years, 9 months ago

What is the US state of Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ bill?

Al Jazeera  

The bill would limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms in the state. Employees of The Walt Disney Company have called on the business to “do more” about legislation in the US southern state, Florida, that would limit classroom discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity – dubbed by opponents the “don’t say gay” bill. They also …

Disney Employees protest against the company over Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill
2 years, 9 months ago

Disney Employees protest against the company over Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill

Op India  

Touted by critics as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill, the law restricting discussion of sex and gender with school kids was passed in both the chambers of the legislature in the American state of Florida. While Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has supported the bill, employees of Disney are mounting pressure on CEO Bob Chapek for not condemning the ‘homophobic’ bill …

From Oscar Isaac to Gabrielle Union: The actors who’ve criticised Disney over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
2 years, 9 months ago

From Oscar Isaac to Gabrielle Union: The actors who’ve criticised Disney over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More Disney talent has come out in support of the company’s …

Disney, DeSantis and the "Don't Say Gay" bill: A Florida showdown over money, power and equality
2 years, 9 months ago

Disney, DeSantis and the "Don't Say Gay" bill: A Florida showdown over money, power and equality

Salon  

Over the past several decades, the Walt Disney Company, the corporate goliath whose holdings extend beyond its eponymous brands to almost every corner of the entertainment industry, has managed to keep a relatively low profile in Florida state politics, quietly lobbying and funneling money toward business-friendly politicians on both sides of the aisle. On Monday, after days of internal and …

More than six in 10 Americans oppose ‘Don’t Say Gay’ measures prohibiting LGBT+ discussion in schools
2 years, 9 months ago

More than six in 10 Americans oppose ‘Don’t Say Gay’ measures prohibiting LGBT+ discussion in schools

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A majority of Americans oppose legislation restricting classroom discussion of …

Georgia Republicans introduce ‘don’t say gay’ bill following Florida legislation
2 years, 9 months ago

Georgia Republicans introduce ‘don’t say gay’ bill following Florida legislation

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republican legislators in Georgia have introduced a measure to restrict …

Bob Chapek finally condemns “Don’t Say Gay” bill, but Disney employees say it's not enough
2 years, 9 months ago

Bob Chapek finally condemns “Don’t Say Gay” bill, but Disney employees say it's not enough

Salon  

Disney CEO Bob Chapek has officially spoken out against Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill after choosing to stay mum about the injurious legislation and receiving backlash from employees, Deadline reported. During the company's annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday, Chapek said that Disney was "opposed to the bill from the outset" but took an unbiased stance in order to work …

Florida's legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill
2 years, 9 months ago

Florida's legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill

India Today  

Florida's Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people. Democrats have often said the bill's language, particularly the phrases "classroom instruction" and "age appropriate," could be interpreted broadly enough that discussion in any grade could trigger …

Florida students are staging walkouts and getting suspended for handing out pride flags in protest
2 years, 9 months ago

Florida students are staging walkouts and getting suspended for handing out pride flags in protest

Salon  

Jack Petocz was suspended from Flagler Palm Coast High School after organizing a walk-out of more than 500 students to protest the "Don't Say Gay" bill on Thursday. The 17-year-old Florida student passed out pride flags and led chants of "Say gay!" Student protests have taken place across Florida in the last week in response to the controversial House Bill …

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Florida, goes to governor
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Florida, goes to governor

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people. “This bill, from its introduction, has been used as vehicle to marginalize and attack LGTBQ people,” said Rep. Carlos G. Smith, a Democrat who …

Column: On Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, Disney sets a new standard for corporate cowardice
2 years, 9 months ago

Column: On Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, Disney sets a new standard for corporate cowardice

LA Times  

It has become increasingly clear that relying on American corporations for moral leadership is a mug’s game. To begin with, as Scott Maxwell of the Orlando Sentinel reported last month, the company has given campaign money to “every single sponsor and co-sponsor” of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. This is how it works, Democrats, and I didn’t make the rules.” …

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