Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride
Republican governors are issuing alternative June proclamations that emphasize faith and family, as supporters say support for traditional values has declined.
- Several Republican governors proclaimed June as 'Fidelity Month,' 'Nuclear Family Month,' or 'Strong Families Month' this week, creating alternative observances to Pride Month. Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Sanders and leaders in Indiana, Tennessee, and Alabama signed declarations emphasizing traditional values.
- Conservative scholar Robert P. George established the Fidelity Month concept after observing a decline in Americans' belief in core institutions like faith and family. Proponents describe the measures as a 'grassroots movement' aimed at 'reclaiming the culture' from what they view as excessive Pride Month visibility.
- Indiana and Tennessee define 'Nuclear Family' as one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted or fostered children. Alex Richardson, chair of Indy Pride in Indianapolis, called the governor's proclamation a 'swipe' but acknowledged the nuclear family is also worth celebrating.
- Josh Coleman, president of Central Alabama Pride, stated the organization's celebrations will proceed as planned, with a parade on June 13 and festival June 14. Pride organizations emphasize these proclamations will not diminish community visibility or scheduled events.
- Democratic governors in Illinois, New York, and other states continue recognizing Pride Month, deepening the partisan divide. Recent polling released this week found acceptance of same-sex relationships has flattened largely because more Republicans oppose them.
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Starting this year, some conservative states in the United States have begun referring to June—long known as Pride Month—by a different name. This involves declaring a separate commemorative month in the same month that prioritizes family, faith, or the nation. In the U.S., June has been known as Sexual Minority Month since then-President Bill Clinton declared it Gay and Lesbian Month in 1999. Since 1999, Democratic presidents have issued Pride …
5 states reject LGBTQ month, with proclamations on traditional family values
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