‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill is passed by Florida’s House
Related: Rep. Joe Harding wants kids to be outed to parents, but that’s not even the worst thing about himHB 1557’s many detractors say it will have a huge impact on LGBTQ kids, the kids of LGBTQ parents, and the education of all children.Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida, blasted the legislation.“Every child has a right to speak honestly about their lives, a right to have access to a history that is honest and includes them, and a right to library books that reflect and include who they are.“What we are seeing is the systematic erasure, or elimination of those resources for young people and a gag order imposed on educators.”Cathryn M.
Oakley, State Legislative Director and Senior Counsel at the Human Rights Campaign, said, “The ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ bill is a politically motivated, shameful effort to attack and endanger LGBTQ+ students.
The Florida Senate must vote this discriminatory piece of legislation down.”Earlier this month, President Joe Biden slammed the bill as “hateful” in a tweet.I want every member of the LGBTQI+ community — especially the kids who will be impacted by this hateful bill — to know that you are loved and accepted just as you are.
I have your back, and my Administration will continue to fight for the protections and safety you deserve. https://t.co/OcAIMeVpHL— President Biden (@POTUS) February 8, 2022Related: Lauren Boebert’s gay rival just put out a shocking campaign ad… and wow!On Monday, Rep.
