Victory In California As Gov. Jerry Brown Signs LGBT History Bill

[romantico]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 3:27pm

Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Thursday that makes California the first state in the nation to require the inclusion of the contributions of gay, lesbian and transgender Americans in school history lessons and textbooks.

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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2011/07/governor-signs-bill-requiring-textbooks-to-include-gay-accomplishments.html

My favorite headline is this one:

California Conservatives Lose Minds Over Gay History Law

http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/117321/california-conservatives-lose-minds-over-gay-history-law/

[JbaraFan1]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 7:16pm

Good for the legislators who passed it and good for the guv.

From the article:
The governor’s decision was criticized by Benjamin Lopez of the Anaheim-based Traditional Values Coalition, who said the schools should be focusing on doing better on important skills such as reading, writing and math.

Kills me when some butthead says crap like that. As if schools couldn't possibly focus on the above AND honor the contributions of LGBT people at the same time. duh

[littlegreen2]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 7:27pm

This is a really great step.

[Almira]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 7:40pm

So relieved.

I'd been trying all morning to call and encourage him to sign it, but the line was busy each time.

Best news today.

[AC126748]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 7:52pm

This is a step in the right direction. Our history is American history. Hopefully, other states will follow suit.

[Q]

Posted: 7/14/11 at 9:00pm

This is making our extreme right-wing neighbors' heads explode.

Good.