Gregory Wayne Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American attorney who has served as the 48th governor of Texas since January 20, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Abbott previously served as the 50th attorney general of Texas from 2002 to 2015. He is the third governor of any U.S. state to permanently use a wheelchair. He is also the first disabled governor in Texas history.
Democratic Governor Taunts DeSantis, Abbott in Their Own Backyards
Ron DeSantis and Texas Governor Greg Abbott with LGBTQ+ pride billboards in their own backyards.Healey, a Democrat who made history by becoming the natioin's first openly lesbian governor, launched on Monday a billboard campaign highlighting Massachusetts' inclusivity toward the LGBTQ+ communities in Florida and Texas, which have implemented policies limiting LGBTQ+ rights.The "Massachusetts for Us All" campaign is aimed at driving tourism to the Bay State, which has long been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.
Billboards will be posted across New England and New York as well as in Florida and Texas."At a time when other states are misguidedly restricting LGBTQIA+ rights, we are proud to send the message that Massachusetts is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for all," Healey said in a news release. "The 'Massachusetts for Us All' campaign sends a clear message that Massachusetts stands for freedom and civil rights."She also touted her state as a great place for the LGBTQ+ community to "live, raise a family, visit or build a business." The billboards feature photographs of LGBTQ+ couples across Massachusetts."Today, billboards just like these went up across Florida and Texas," Healey tweeted, showing two of the billboards. "Happy Pride everyone."Today, billboards just like these went up across Florida and Texas.Happy Pride everyone.
pic.twitter.com/QdXOcCyAR4Newsweek reached out to Healey, DeSantis and Abbott for comment via email.The campaign comes as many in the LGBTQ+ community warn about an uptick in anti-gay and anti-trans rhetoric and policies from the right.
Companies participating in Pride month have been the target of protests and boycotts, and at least 491 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been.
