Tag: Parental Rights in Education Bill

Moms for Liberty Vows Boycott: ‘Disney has Severely Underestimated Florida Parents’

As the battle between The Walt Disney Co. and Florida rages on, the co-founders of Moms for Liberty are calling for a boycott, saying “Disney has severely underestimated Florida parents.” On March 28, 2022, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education bill into law. House Bill 1557, inaccurately branded by liberal opponents…


Disney Employees Say Fearful ‘Silent Majority’ in Favor of Parental Rights in Education Bill

For weeks, headlines and broadcasts have heralded the supposed dismay of Disney workers over Florida’s new Parental Right in Education law that takes effect July 1. But some Disney employees say fear keeps those in favor of the law from speaking up, even though it’s likely the majority of workers. Passions have flared across Twitter, in talk-show…


Majority of Americans, Including Democrats, Support Florida’s So-Called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law: Poll

A majority of U.S. citizens support the “Parental Rights in Education” bill that was recently passed in the state of Florida and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a poll by Public Opinion Strategies. When presented with the actual language of the bill, the majority of respondents—irrespective of partisan divisions—supported it. “Classroom…


Majority of Americans, Including Democrats, Support Florida’s Parental Rights Law: Poll

A majority of U.S. citizens support the “Parental Rights in Education” law that was recently approved by Florida lawmakers and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a poll by Public Opinion Strategies. When presented with the actual language of the bill, the majority of respondents—irrespective of partisan divisions—voiced their support. “Classroom instruction by school…


20 States Join Florida in Suing Over Mask Mandates on Planes, Public Transport

Seeking to end a federal government mandate that requires people using public transportation to wear masks, Florida’s attorney general filed a lawsuit on March 29 representing 21 states that want the order halted. The 14-month mask mandate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is “unlawful,” attorney general Ashley Moody and Gov. Ron DeSantis…


DeSantis Signs Florida Parental Rights in Education Bill

PUNTA GORDA, Florida–Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education bill on Monday, reinforcing the fundamental rights of parents to make decisions about the education and well-being of their children.  The bill, seen as controversial by some, prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade, as well as instruction that is…


Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill Garners Strong Support and Opposition

The Parental Rights in Education bill is expected to hit the desk of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis “soon,” according to his press secretary, Christina Pushaw, who told The Epoch Times on March 25 “the governor is excited to sign it” into law. Meanwhile, increasing drama swirls about HB 1557, known by those who oppose it as…


Dave Rubin Dispels Lies About Parental Rights Bill Dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’

A bill dealing with parental rights in education, which limits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools in Florida, has been met with relentless criticism by the left and has been dubbed by mainstream media the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, said Dave Rubin. The measure, officially known as House Bill 1557…


Parental Rights in Education Bill Goes to DeSantis’s Desk

PUNTA GORDA, Florida–The Florida Senate voted on March 8 to advance the Parental Rights in Education bill, which limits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. The next stop is the governor’s desk. Although Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has not said he would sign the bill, he has signaled approval by saying he thinks…