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Don't Say Gay
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Ron DeSantis Says Ex Disney CEO Bob Chapek Felt ‘Pressured’ to Condemn ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
"Gee, how come Disney has never said anything about China, where they make a fortune?" DeSantis wondered about Chapek's newfound woke stance amid public backlash.
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Samantha Bergeson
February 27, 2023 1:30 pm
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John Oliver Mocks Ron DeSantis: ‘A Right-Wing Dipsh*t Who’s Scared of Gay People’
Oliver slammed DeSantis amid Florida's repeal of Disney World's special district following Don't Say Gay Backlash.
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Samantha Bergeson
May 2, 2022 11:20 am
Features
‘Fire Island’: Joel Kim Booster Says Disney’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Support ‘Weighs Heavily’ Before Hulu Premiere
"It's not something I'm happy about. I'll say that," the writer and star said of his queer-com premiering on the Disney-backed streaming site.
By
Samantha Bergeson
April 25, 2022 7:00 pm
Features
Florida Lawmakers Repeal Walt Disney World District After ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Opposition, DeSantis Signs Bill
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed off on the repeal effort to strip Walt Disney World of certain tax breaks.
By
Samantha Bergeson
April 22, 2022 3:48 pm
Features
Queer ‘Moana’ Star Auli’i Cravalho Wants Disney to ‘Step Up and Say What’s Right’ on Don’t Say Gay
The voice of "Moana" has a voice of her own. "Say gay, for god's sakes. People are gay. If you didn't know by now, now you know," she said.
By
Jude Dry
April 20, 2022 6:00 pm
Features
Talisa Garcia Makes History as First Trans Actress Cast by Disney in Lucasfilm Production
Garcia is set to appear in the Disney+ series "Willow," a TV spinoff of the 1988 Ron Howard fantasy classic.
By
Samantha Bergeson
April 7, 2022 12:22 pm
Features
Disney Slams ‘Don’t Say Gay’ as Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Bill into Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the "Don't Say Gay" law into effect March 28.
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Samantha Bergeson
March 28, 2022 1:55 pm
Features
Oscar Isaac Hopes Disney ‘Comes Out as Forcefully as Possible’ Against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
"It's astounding that it even exists in this country," Isaac said of the bill while promoting "Moon Knight."
By
Samantha Bergeson
March 22, 2022 5:13 pm
Features
‘Lightyear’ Same-Sex Kiss Restored Amid Pixar Backlash to Disney’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Support
A romantic moment between two female characters has been restored amid backlash to Disney's stance on the Florida bill.
By
Samantha Bergeson
March 18, 2022 2:17 pm
Features
Disney Was Concerned About Same-Sex Kiss in Scrapped Animated Film, Blue Sky Staffers Say
Blue Sky Studios staffers say Disney raised concerns about a same-sex kiss in since-canceled animated feature "Nimona."
By
Samantha Bergeson
March 17, 2022 4:15 pm
Features
Gabrielle Union Says Disney Is Funding ‘Hate’ with ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Support: ‘The Damage Is Done’
The "Cheaper by the Dozen" star is stepmother to Dwayne Wade's trans daughter Zaya Wade.
By
Samantha Bergeson
March 17, 2022 10:20 am
Features
Disney Employees Plan Walkout Protests Over CEO Bob Chapek’s Response to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Led by a group of Walt Disney Company LGBTQIA+ workers and allies, a series of protests is set through next week.
By
Samantha Bergeson
March 15, 2022 4:00 pm
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