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Apple CEO Tim Cook says he’s “deeply concerned” over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Apple CEO Tim Cook has denounced Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill in a new social media statement. On 8 March, the harmful bill was passed in the Republican-led Senate by a vote of 22-17. It’s now headed to the desk of conservative governor Ron DeSantis, who will likely sign it into law. The legislation, which is officially called the Parental Rights in Education Bill, was created to restrict “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in elementary schools. Since its initial introduction, LGBTQ+ activists and an array of public…

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Articles Bob Chapek Disney Don't Say Gay Bill LGBTQ+ News Life News Walt Disney Company

Disney CEO responds to LGBTQ+ employees’ open letter regarding censorship

Disney CEO Bob Chapek finally apologised to the LGBTQ+ employees after the recent ‘Don’t Say Gill’ bill backlash. Over the last few weeks, LGBTQ+ activists have condemned Florida and the state’s harmful Parental Rights in Education bill. On 24 February, the legislation passed in the Republican-led House of Representatives by a vote of 69-47. Under the proposed bill, “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” would be restricted in elementary schools. With the bill headed to conservative governor Ron DeSantis, activists have denounced the law, its political sponsors and…

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Articles Don't Say Gay Don't Say Gay Bill Georgia LGBTQ+ Community Life News US Politics

Georgia lawmakers file “disturbing” imitation of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

A Georgia bill has been introduced to the State Senate petitioning for the removal of “inappropriate” taught LGBTQ+ subjects on gender identity and sexual orientation in private schools. The bill (SB 613), which has been titled the Common Humanity in Private Education Act, has been introduced to State Senate and is backed by 10 Republican lawmakers. The Common Humanity in Private Education Act seeks to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated – a collection of laws that apply to the state of Georgia. In doing so, the proposed bill…

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Articles Disney Parks Don't Say Gay Bill Florida LGBTQ+ News Life News Walt Disney Company

Disney avoids denouncing Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill in recent statement

The Walt Disney Company failed to condemn Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill in a recent statement. On 24 February, the state’s House of Representatives passed the controversial law by a vote of 69-47. The legislation, which is officially called the Parental Rights in Education Bill, was created to restrict “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in primary schools. The bill is now headed to Florida’s Republican-held Senate, which will likely pass the anti-LGBTQ+ initiative. Since the bill’s recent progression, activists have denounced the law for its harmful censorship…

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