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Marvel Studios denounces ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill following Disney apology

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Marvel Studios have released a statement promising to pledge a “strong commitment” to the LGBTQ+ community, following backlash of Disney’s response to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.

On Tuesday (15 March), Marvel Studios issued made a stand for the LGBTQ+ community. The superhero franchise stated they “strongly denounce” any legislation which “infringes on the basic human rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.” Marvel’s statement comes after The Walt Disney Company, the parent company of Marvel, faced controversy for their response to Florida’s passing of the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law.

Republicans hold a majority of 78 seats to the Democrat’s 40 in Florida’s House of Representatives, which passed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by a vote of 69-47 on 24 February.

The anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, which is formally titled the Parental Rights in Education Bill, was created to restrict “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in primary schools.

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