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Florida government is really trying to converge with the whole Florida Man persona. Also I know the governor isn’t in charge of all legislation proposed, but like come on this is clearly being proposed because of him #dontsaygay #policy #florida #funny #comedy #comedytiktok #politics #homophobia #racism #greenscreen
Legendary star of stage and screen #PattiLuPone has expressed her fury at ongoing #rightwing efforts to marginalise #LGBTQ + people across the US.
During an appearance on US chat show #TheView on Tuesday (18 April), the 73-year-old told the panellists that she felt the country was heading in a “dangerous” direction when it comes to anti-LGBTQ+ hatred.
Asked to comment on Florida’s governor #RonDeSantis and his crackdown against queer people, LuPone said that she found it “extremely upsetting”.
“These are human beings,” she explained, appearing visibly emotional. “I could cry. They’re not harming anybody.”
DeSantis is vocal in his opposition to #LGBTQequality , with the Republican governor last year introducing the notorious “#DontSayGay ” bill in Florida.
The law prevents discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in classrooms for children up to the age of 14.
DeSantis is also legislating against trans youth in the state, with a bill currently progressing that would prevent teachers from using trans students’ preferred name and pronouns.
In addition, bill SB 254 would enable courts and relatives to gain custody of a young #trans person if they believe their families are helping them to access #genderaffirminghealthcare .
“I don’t know why he’s doing this,” LuPone said, before equating the #Christian right-wing in the US to Afghanistan’s extremist Islamic ruling group, the Taliban.
“I’ve said this before, and I’m going to get in trouble – I don’t know what the difference is between our #ChristianRight and the Taliban. I have no idea what the difference is,” the #SunsetBoulevard star added.
“When we were growing up, it was a democracy. Now it’s in such danger. It’s so upsetting.”
#Florida is just one of numerous states across the US that are introducing and passing legislation aimed at curbing rights for LGBTQ+ people.
In the last few weeks alone, #Missouri introduced an anti-trans rule that limits gender-affirming healthcare for all ages, while #NorthDakota set a horrifying record for the highest number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed in one one day. #queernews #usnews #celebnews #transally #lgbtqally #broadway
During an appearance on US chat show #TheView on Tuesday (18 April), the 73-year-old told the panellists that she felt the country was heading in a “dangerous” direction when it comes to anti-LGBTQ+ hatred.
Asked to comment on Florida’s governor #RonDeSantis and his crackdown against queer people, LuPone said that she found it “extremely upsetting”.
“These are human beings,” she explained, appearing visibly emotional. “I could cry. They’re not harming anybody.”
DeSantis is vocal in his opposition to #LGBTQequality , with the Republican governor last year introducing the notorious “#DontSayGay ” bill in Florida.
The law prevents discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in classrooms for children up to the age of 14.
DeSantis is also legislating against trans youth in the state, with a bill currently progressing that would prevent teachers from using trans students’ preferred name and pronouns.
In addition, bill SB 254 would enable courts and relatives to gain custody of a young #trans person if they believe their families are helping them to access #genderaffirminghealthcare .
“I don’t know why he’s doing this,” LuPone said, before equating the #Christian right-wing in the US to Afghanistan’s extremist Islamic ruling group, the Taliban.
“I’ve said this before, and I’m going to get in trouble – I don’t know what the difference is between our #ChristianRight and the Taliban. I have no idea what the difference is,” the #SunsetBoulevard star added.
“When we were growing up, it was a democracy. Now it’s in such danger. It’s so upsetting.”
#Florida is just one of numerous states across the US that are introducing and passing legislation aimed at curbing rights for LGBTQ+ people.
In the last few weeks alone, #Missouri introduced an anti-trans rule that limits gender-affirming healthcare for all ages, while #NorthDakota set a horrifying record for the highest number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed in one one day. #queernews #usnews #celebnews #transally #lgbtqally #broadway
