• Rss Feed
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Search
Skip to content
Visit Sponsor
Seattle Gay Scene
  • Home
  • News
  • Arts &
    Entertainment
  • Nightlife
  •  Living
  • Geek
  • Calendar
Home *Resist. Protest. Obstruct. Inform., Controversy, Equality, National News, News, Queer YouthFlorida Passes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Florida Passes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

March 8, 2022• byMichael Strangeways

The penis shaped state is being dickish yet again.

The Florida Legislature passed the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill on Tuesday and now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis for signing. The Republican governor, well known for his anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, is expected to sign the bill into law which would go into effect on July 1, 2022.

“Don’t Say Gay” is officially HB1557, the Parental Rights in Education bill which basically says that Florida teachers will not be allowed to “encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.”

It also gives parents the right to sue schools if teachers defy the law and use positive language about sexual orientation and gender identity.

Critics both in Florida and across the nation issued statements condemning the Florida bill including the AIDS Healthcare Foundation who had this to say about the bill and the Disney Corporation’s refusal to denounce it:

“HB 1557 is pure and simple a hateful, homophobic bill that will do enormous damage to LGBTQ+ students, their parents, teachers and counselors throughout Florida,” said Mike Kahane, AIDS Healthcare Foundations’s Southern Bureau Chief. “We urge Governor DeSantis: if you truly care about Florida schoolchildren, Do NOT sign this bill!”

Over the past week, AHF spearheaded rallies with hundreds of advocates at the Walt Company in both Orlando, FL and Burbank CA, the company’s headquarters, trying to persuade Disney—which has an enormous presence in Florida between Walt Disney World in Orlando and its thousands of LGBTQ+ employees, fans and customers there and across the globe to speak out publicly in opposition to the legislation.

“Shame on Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek,” said AHF President Michael Weinstein. “You have lost any claim to corporate responsibility by abandoning your staff, your audience and the citizens of Florida to the ravages of hate. History will judge you very poorly.”

And, Amit Paley the CEO of the Trevor Project also issued a statement decrying the bill and the harm it would do to LGBTQ+ kids in Florida:

“Every LGBTQ young person deserves to attend a school that provides an inclusive, affirmative environment – not one that aims to erase their existence….We know that LGBTQ youth already face higher risk for bullying, depression, and suicide – and this bill will only add to the stigma that fuels these disparities. But it is not too late to stop it from becoming law. The Trevor Project urges Florida’s governor to reject this bill and, instead, support efforts that protect LGBTQ youth across the state.”

Amit Paley, CEO/Executive Director, The Trevor Project

And, Equality Florida got tough and laid down this challenge to the Governor and the state of Florida when they issued this statement:

(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)

About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.

Related Posts

*Resist. Protest. Obstruct. Inform. • Controversy • Equality • Gay News • Hate Groups • National News • News • Queer News

Florida Governor Signs Anti-LGBTQ Bill Into Law

On Monday, March 28th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into

...

*Dragolicious • *Resist. Protest. Obstruct. Inform. • *Seattle Musicland • Advocacy • Celebrityville • Community • Living • News • Queer Youth • Seattle Pride 2019 • Shopping/Retail • World News • World Pride 2019

Clock Is Ticking To Help Madonna Support The Trevor Project With This Gorgy T-Shirt

Celebrate your PRIDE and help Madonna support a great cause

...

*Seattle Musicland • Arts & Entertainment • Music

Betty Who Set For Show At The Moore On May 10th

Pop star BETTY WHO has a new album out this

...

*Resist. Protest. Obstruct. Inform. • *SGS Recommends • Advocacy • Arts & Entertainment • Community • Fundraisers • National News • News • Queer Youth • Queer Youth

Rita Ora, “My House”, Adam Rippon, Gus Kenworthy, Lena Waithe Headline TrevorLIVE Gala

Adam Rippon and Gus Kenworthy Set to Host; Lena Waithe,

...

*Resist. Protest. Obstruct. Inform. • Advocacy • Community • Community News • National News • News • Queer News • Queer Youth • Queer Youth

AT&T Donates $1M To The Trevor Project

On June 1st, AT&T and The Trevor Project announced that

...

Florida Gay Scene • HIV/AIDS • Living • Medical • National News • News • POZ Community • Queer News

Florida State To Offer Free PrEP

Shocking but welcome news from Florida via Human Rights Campaign:

...

Previous: Crystal Mountain Hosts “MTN Pride” This Weekend!
Next: Tanzer’s “Fantasy” Is An Ode To Doomed Love…And, EuroKitsch Of The 60s/70s/80s

Comments are closed.

Christms Dive Bar. Photo: Tanner McLaughlin

Upcoming Events

Sat 02

Power Mix w/Randy Schlager @ Neighbours Night Club

December 2 @ 9:00 pm - December 3 @ 4:00 am
Seattle WA
United States
Sat 02

Cheap & Easy @ The Cuff Complex

December 2 @ 9:00 pm - 3:00 am
Seattle WA
United States
Sat 02

Mx. Drag Show @ Queer/Bar

December 2 @ 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Seattle
United States
Sun 03

Wood Morning Drag Brunch @ The Lumber Yard

December 3 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Seattle WA
United States
Sun 03

Bad Bitch Drag Brunch @ Queer Bar

December 3 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seattle
United States

View More…

  • Rss Feed
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Search

Seattle Gay Scene

SEATTLE GAY SCENE is Seattle’s Leading LGBT community website, and most visited calendar in the region.

We also proudly serve as media sponsors for a number of amazing local organizations, including: Gay City Health Project, Lifelong AIDS Alliance, SIFF, Three Dollar Bill Cinema, Qulture Qreative & Hard Times Press, NARK Magazine and Bacon Strip to help bring some of the most exciting live events and entertainment in the city.

Top Categories

  • Music
  • Community
  • Drag O’Tainment
  • Seattle Lesbian Scene
  • Stuff to Do

Recent Comments

  1. Bernd on Know Your Workers’ Rights Training for Seattle LGBTQ Workers
  2. Michael Strangeways on XL Bear Bust – Spanksgiving!
  3. Mike on XL Bear Bust – Spanksgiving!

About Us

  • Our Team
  • Advertise on SGS!
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2023 | Seattle Gay Scene
  • Our Team
  • Advertise on SGS!
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Close Search Window
↑