Published 2 years ago

Disney CEO apologizes for silence on Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek apologized for not speaking out sooner against the bill and said the company would review its advocacy policies. The move is the latest salvo in what has become a tense clash between DeSantis, who has publicly said he supports the bill, and Disney, a multibillion-dollar company.

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Times of India

Disney to pause Florida political donations over law limiting LGBTQ discussion - ETHRWorld

The latest announcement comes a day after the Hollywood Reporter published a letter by LGBTQ+ employees and their allies within Disney TV Animation cr..

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

Disney apologises for 'silence' on 'Don't Say Gay' bill

It comes after the BBC is shown a letter which also claims "gay affection" is cut from Pixar content.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Florida official claims Disney ‘bullying’ GOP after CEO suspends donations

GOP officials criticise company after corporate giant and political heavyweight publicly opposes bill and pauses campaign contributions

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Disney to pause Florida political donations over law limiting LGBTQ discussion

Disney is pausing all political donations in Florida after employee outcry over legislation that would limit discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools, CEO Bob Chapek said in an employee memo.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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CNN

Disney CEO apologizes for 'silence' on 'Don't Say Gay' bill

Disney CEO Bob Chapek apologized for his "silence" on Florida's controversial bill dubbed "Don't Say Gay," days after declining to condemn it.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS Local

Polk County Students Protest Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – Polk County High School students held a walk-out to protest Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bill, which was passed through the state senate on Tuesday. The bill would ban classroom discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary schools.The peaceful protest happened on Monday at River Ridge High School and students have one message: Conversations relating to the LGBTQ community should be allowed n…

2 years ago·United States

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