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LINK A national 'Don't Say Gay' law? Republicans introduce bill to restrict LGBTQ-related programs

Congressional Republicans introduced what some are calling a national version of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill — or what critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana and 32 other Republican members of Congress on Tuesday introduced the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act of 2022, which would prohibit the use of federal funds “to develop, implement, facilitate, or fund any sexually-oriented program, event, or literature for children under the age of 10, and for other purposes.”

The bill defines “sexually-oriented material” as “any depiction, description, or simulation of sexual activity, any lewd or lascivious depiction or description of human genitals, or any topic involving gender identity, gender dysphoria, transgenderism, sexual orientation, or related subjects.”

The sweeping legislation would affect all federally funded facilities and programs, which would include public libraries, federally funded schools, military bases and hospitals. It would prohibit schools, for example, from providing sex education or library books that include LGBTQ topics to children under 10. It would also bar public libraries from using funds to host Drag Story Hour events — a national program started in 2015 in which drag performers read children’s books to kids. ...

snytiger6 9 Oct 20
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The GOP's obsession with people's genitals is creepy and perverted.

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These Republicans belong in the 19th century. What’s next? Are they going to try to prevent same-sex parents from coming to school for their kids’ performances, and any public displays of affection? 🤬

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I'm actually happy they are broadcasting such intentions rather than being silent and promoting them after the election. Hopefully voters are paying attention.

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