MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed legislation on Monday that prohibits classroom instruction and discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in some elementary school grades, a law that opponents have called "Don't Say Gay."
The law, titled "Parental Rights in Education," has drawn national criticism from L.G.B.T.Q. organizations that fear it will have a chilling effect among teachers and young students.
Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill gets called out by actors at the Academy Awards - South ...
A controversial Florida bill made it to the stage of the Oscars Sunday, when actors Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall made reference to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill, and then repeated the word "gay" about a dozen times.
"We're gonna have a great night tonight," said Sykes, who is gay and an outspoken gay-rights activist. "And, for you people in Florida, we're gonna have a gay night." Then she, Schumer and Hall repeated the word "gay" about a dozen times.
DeSantis, Disney spar over Florida bill, but GOP still funded by big business
DeSantis' clash with Disney is technically an outgrowth of the company's concerns over House Bill 1557, called the "Parental Rights in Education" bill and what opponents have dubbed the "don't say gay" bill.
But the conflict also represents a larger campaign.
As his national profile continues its rise as a potential presidential contender, DeSantis' needling of some corporations doesn't appear to have altered their collective giving habits.
State Senator broke down in tears discussing Florida bill and coming out as gay | National News | ...
Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones recounted his own experience coming out to his family in front of his colleagues.
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At the Oscars, they said gay.
Hosts Amy Schumer, from left, Wanda Sykes, and Regina Hall appear on stage at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
"We're going to have a great night tonight," said the openly gay Sykes. "And for you people in Florida, we're going to have a gay night."
In rebuke of Florida bill, Oscars hosts are feeling 'gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay'
Gabrielle Union reiterates criticism of Disney over new Florida bill
Gabrielle Union spoke out against Disney’s lackluster response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill last week. Although she’s the co-star of Disney’s new film, Cheaper By the Dozen , the actress is standing firm on her stance.
Union criticized Disney while attending the Los Angeles premiere of the film, which she stars in with Zach Braff.
BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill into law. The bill bans lessons on se… https://t.co/eAr3NxcWvc ABC (from New York City / Worldwide) Mon Mar 28 17:12:33 +0000 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. DeSantis signs what critics call 'Don't Say Gay' bill barring early lessons o… https://t.co/B3SPIAKB6D kylegriffin1 (from Los Angeles, CA) Mon Mar 28 17:30:04 +0000 2022
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