Florida’s ’Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

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The Florida State Legislature has just passed a bill that has been widely dubbed by critics as homophobic and baseless. It is the next chapter in a repeated story of anti-gay movements in Florida's history.

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Thank you to Brian Fehler for his permission to reuse our interview. Read his article about the Purple Pamphlet here. 

 

Sources for the episode:

The Trevor Project Condemns Florida “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Targeting LGBTQ Students

Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill passed, headed to DeSantis amid student protests - Tampa Bay Times

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Florida, goes to governor - AP News

Florida Just Passed The "Don't Say Gay" Bill. Here’s What It Means for Kids - Time

‘Gay is not a permanent thing’: Legislature passes bill to restrict LGBTQ topics in elementary schools - Florida Politics

DeSantis' press secretary says bill critics dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' could be called 'Anti-Grooming' - WTSP

Press secretary Christina Pushaw: ‘It was my personal account and I was tweeting off work hours’ - Florida Politics

 

Audio used in the episode: 

Barbara Howar Confronts Anita Bryant In 1977 Interview!

Pat Rocco: Harvey Milk speech in Los Angeles (1978)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks Don't Say Gay bill