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

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

10/21/2022 3:08:00 PM

House Republicans have introduced legislation that some critics are describing as a national ' Don' t Say Gay' bill – inspired by the controversial Florida law

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House Republicans have introduced legislation that some critics are describing as a national 'Don't Say Gay' bill – inspired by the controversial Florida law: If the bill were to become law, it could affect not only schools but also programs, events and literature at any federally-funded institution. But its prospects are dim for now. Add WBUR to your morning routineThe email address entered is invalidIt's Boston local news in one concise, fun and informative emailThank you! You have been subscribed to WBUR Today. Read more:
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Shares plummeted 25% in premarket trading after Snapchat’s parent company said it was operating on an assumption there would be no revenue growth in the current quarter. Read more >> Republican Mike Johnson's Federal 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Is More Restrictive Than Florida'sHouse Republicans have introduced a federal version of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, that is even more restrictive than the Florida law. Republicans Introduce Bill To Restrict LGBTQ-Related Educational Materials and ProgramsThe House bill would apply to federally funded institutions, banning materials for children under 10 in a national, broader version of Florida's “Don’t Say Gay” law. Yep, right on cue. Very on brand Still not getting why some people are so bent on having sexually explicit books made available to young children. That was considered creepy just a few years back. Now half the country is fighting for a toddlers right to learn how to mst*rbate in school. Research Group Sues Biden, National Archives For JFK Assassination FilesThe so-called JFK Records Act mandated the full release of the files by 2017, but the Mary Ferrell Foundation says thousands of documents remain secret. Seems almost quaint by today's conspiratorial standards strange article..Biden only extended the inhibition on the unreleased docs until Dec to let NARA finish up. The Docs were to be released in 2017 [Trump was pres] Ayala: ‘¡Basta! will be a good word to hang onto at the polls starting Monday, voting rights expert saysAyala: Texas voters may face more obstacles at the polls thanks to the Legislature’s SB1 . Hot off the presses - Correction: 'Illegal and ineligible Texas 'voters' may face more obstacles at the polls thanks to the Legislature’s SB1'. Thanks indeed 👍 - because every vote stolen by someone not eligible means another decent honest Texan is disenfranchised. What obstacles? Just walk in, hand the clerk your voter registration card, and you vote. It's that simple? A result of Gerrymandered Districts by White Supremest thinking Republican Politicians Like SenTedCruz JohnCornyn GovAbbott The Districts should Reflect the population House Republicans Want a National ‘Don’t Say Gay’ BillHouse Republicans introduced a bill Tuesday that would prohibit using federal funds to teach children under 10 about LGBTQ+ issues, a sign of the party’s planned agenda if they retake Congress in the midterms. If you don’t think they’re serious, here’s the federalist proposing criminalizing gay marriage and transgenderism — along w no fault divorce. So even if kids under ten have gay parents they're not allowed to acknowledge it? Sounds healthy to me. Perfect. Subscribe to our weekday newsletter Add WBUR to your morning routine The email address entered is invalid It's Boston local news in one concise, fun and informative email Thank you! You have been subscribed to WBUR Today.Johnson’s proposal is even more restrictive than the Florida law — if passed, it would forbid such subjects not only in schools, but also in libraries, hospitals, military bases and other institutions.By.By Breaking News Reporter, HuffPost Oct 19, 2022, 05:43 PM EDT. We were unable to subscribe you to WBUR Today. You can try . But the legislation is indicative of what Republicans could try to pass into law should they win the 2022 midterms and the White House in 2024.