"Free speech and censorship are common themes in today's headlines, with our top story being Ben & Jerry's cofounder Jerry Greenfield quitting the brand after being "silenced" on social justice issues by his parent company. Meanwhile, a Louisiana Republican wants social media companies to delete any posts critical of Charlie Kirk, and the GOP in Michigan wants to ban pornography and any mention of trans people or drag."
"Jerry Greenfield said Ben & Jerry's parent company wouldn't let him defend "the rights of immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ community." Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images GOP lawmakers, who previously railed against online censorship, are suddenly singing a different tune. JoshuaSchriver.com The lead sponsor is Rep. Josh Schriver, who has tried to overturn marriage equality and classify abortion as homicide."
Jerry Greenfield resigned from Ben & Jerry's after saying the parent company prevented him from defending immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ community. A Louisiana Republican proposed that social platforms remove posts critical of Charlie Kirk. Michigan Republican leaders are pushing to ban pornography and restrict mentions of trans people and drag. The chair of Moms for Liberty filed a defamation suit in Kentucky over a remark about "lesbian threesomes." Rep. Josh Schriver is the lead sponsor behind efforts tied to overturning marriage equality and classifying abortion as homicide. Only 13 percent of workplaces provide LGBTQ+-specific pre-travel guidance.
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