Hochul to probe LI libraries that reportedly removed LBGTQ materials for kids during Pride month

[Kamaji]

Kathy Hochul to probe LI libraries that reportedly removed LBGTQ materials for kids during Pride month

By Zach Williams
June 23, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul is launching an investigation following reports that the Smithtown Library Board of Trustees voted to pull LBGTQ materials from the children’s section at four branches – during Pride month.

“Public places are prohibited by law from engaging in discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Everyone — and particularly our state’s young people — deserves to feel welcome at the library. For many LGBTQ+ kids, libraries are a place of refuge and information where they can be welcomed and affirmed for who they are,” the governor said.

Hochul likened the policy to a Florida law restricting the discussion of LGBTQ issues with very young school children.

“We will not tolerate a ‘Don’t Say Gay’ philosophy taking root in our state. I look forward to seeing the Division of Human Rights take prompt action to investigate these reports,” Hochul said in the Thursday press release.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2022/06/23/kathy-hochul-to-probe-li-libraries-that-removed-lbgtq-materials-for-kids/

[Wingnut]

She's a groomer.

[Fishrrman]

I'll bet you thought this gal was gonna be better than Cuomo... right...?

[PeteS in CA]

Why remove groomers' bait for just "Pride Month" (or whatever it's called)?