Editorial: The copycats are out in force
Now that Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill has become law, legislators in other states, not surprisingly, are working on similar proposals.
Schools have become the flashpoint across the country, leading up to November's midterm elections, and national Democrats are once again being put on the defensive in many statehouses.
This is because they lack a coherent message or counterattack to all this garbage legislation. And instead of standing up for LGBTQs, a lot of Democratic officials are afraid to confront these outrageous bills and the blatant homophobia and transphobia behind them.A recent article in the Wall Street Journal addressed New Jersey voters who were longtime Democrats but who voted Republican in 2020 state races.
Many of those interviewed, including a lesbian, were tired of the COVID restrictions implemented by Governor Phil Murphy (D), but will likely vote Republican this year too even though things like mask mandates have been lifted.
