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OK Governor vetoes bill to re-create OETV authority

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gr8oldies

The Governor don't need none of that edumacation TV

""Although the OETA may have played a principal role in the provision of educational television services at one time, today the OETA's long-term, strategic value is at best unclear, if not outright imagined," Stitt said. "For these reasons, I have vetoed [the bill]."

okcfox.com

Gov. Stitt vetoes bill to extend the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority

Governor Kevin Stitt vetoes a bill on Thursday that would re-create the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA).
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kpic.com

Oklahoma governor axes PBS funding over shows with LGBTQ+ content

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has received questions after denying funding for the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority over shows with LGBTQ+ content.
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Here we go again and its headed to politically loaded rantings about PBS. In this case its the state owned PBS affiliate.

www.pbs.org

As Oklahoma lawmakers push anti-LGBTQ+ bills, advocates worry about the chilling effect

Oklahoma has seen a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation this year. While some bills have withered in the process, a number of other anti-LGBTQ+ measures could be passed before the legislative session ends in late May.
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Turns out PBS Newshour aired a segment on LGBT Civil Rights in the Oklahoma State Capital that sparked all this.
 
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Mikey Radio said:
What the???
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Not Clifford, but one of the other characters on the show has two female parents. Sexuality is never mentioned on the show, but just the mere existence of non-heterosexual fictional characters is enough to trigger these people.

And meanwhile Florida just extended their "Don't Say Gay" law up to the 8th grade. So you can now be old enough to work in a meat processing plant, but not old enough to know that gay people exist.
 
kevtronics said:
Not Clifford, but one of the other characters on the show has two female parents. Sexuality is never mentioned on the show, but just the mere existence of non-heterosexual fictional characters is enough to trigger these people.

And meanwhile Florida just extended their "Don't Say Gay" law up to the 8th grade. So you can now be old enough to work in a meat processing plant, but not old enough to know that gay people exist.
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I wonder to what extent DeSantis can prevent students from talking to each other?
 
gr8oldies said:
Apparently Clifford the Dog is gay. GOP governor rejects funding for PBS because Clifford the dog “indoctrinates” kids
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Why a kids show got dragged into this mess is questionable when I found the likely reason is that the Governor and State Legislature does not want their civil rights record on LGBT issues aired nationwide on PBS Newshour.

www.kgou.org

Oklahoma lawmakers introduce a slate of bills pertaining to LGBTQ+ issues and self-expression

Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced 40 bills impacting LGBTQ Oklahomans’ healthcare access, inclusion in schools and options for self-expression this legislative session, according to an analysis by Oklahoma Watch.
www.kgou.org www.kgou.org

Also the local NPR affiliate in the state did put out this story directed at them.

www.pbs.org

Blue states look to expand insurance coverage of gender-affirming care

The wide-ranging bill is part of a wave of legislation in Democratic-controlled states intended to carve out safe havens for transgender people amid a conservative movement seeking to ban or limit gender-affirming care.
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www.oklahoman.com

Oklahoma House approves bill to ban insurance coverage for transgender care

House Republicans approved a bill banning insurance coverage for Oklahoma transgender health care, one of many anti-transgender proposals this year.
www.oklahoman.com

In this case its PBS Newshour that did a segment that the Governor does not want seen nationwide and its this one.
 
Y2kTheNewOldies said:
Why a kids show got dragged into this mess is questionable when I found the likely reason is that the Governor and State Legislature does not want their civil rights record on LGBT issues aired nationwide on PBS Newshour.

www.kgou.org

Oklahoma lawmakers introduce a slate of bills pertaining to LGBTQ+ issues and self-expression

Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced 40 bills impacting LGBTQ Oklahomans’ healthcare access, inclusion in schools and options for self-expression this legislative session, according to an analysis by Oklahoma Watch.
www.kgou.org www.kgou.org

Also the local NPR affiliate in the state did put out this story directed at them.

www.pbs.org

Blue states look to expand insurance coverage of gender-affirming care

The wide-ranging bill is part of a wave of legislation in Democratic-controlled states intended to carve out safe havens for transgender people amid a conservative movement seeking to ban or limit gender-affirming care.
www.pbs.org www.pbs.org

www.oklahoman.com

Oklahoma House approves bill to ban insurance coverage for transgender care

House Republicans approved a bill banning insurance coverage for Oklahoma transgender health care, one of many anti-transgender proposals this year.
www.oklahoman.com

In this case its PBS Newshour that did a segment that the Governor does not want seen nationwide and its this one.
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Well, gee, if we just never mention the existence of LGBTQ people, get kids working full time and married off in 8th grade, there won't be any LGBTQ people. /s
 
These folks are really afraid of gay & trans people. More afraid of 'catching' what they have than getting covid.

Last I checked, gay & trans people are citizens who pay taxes. They are covered by all the same rights under the constitution as everyone else. That alone makes all these laws unconstitutional.

Regarding OETV in the OP, from what I can see, the bill had enough votes to override the governor's veto.

ktul.com

OETA Tulsa reacts to Gov. Kevin Stitt's veto

America's most watched public television network may lose it's funding because of Kevin Stitt'sAMERICA'S MOST WATCHED PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK MAY LOSE IT'S F
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If the governor doesn't want the network to do certain things, he can tell them not to do it. That's no reason to shut them down completely.
 
kevtronics said:
They can talk, but if a teacher overhears them, they're now required by law to "out" the student to their parents.

That's how the Stasi maintained control in East Germany. Neighbors were encouraged to eavesdrop and snitch on each other.
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Yeah, because then Dad can "beat the queer out" of the kid in the name of Jesus
 
Note the Oklahoma State Legislature is attempting to override the veto to fund the state PBS affiliate OETA.

ktul.com

Minority Leader Munson calls for legislature to override OETA funding bill veto

On Wednesday, Oklahoma House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson (D-Oklahoma City) called for both chambers at the Oklahoma State Capitol to override Gov. Kevin Stitt'
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Here is more reasons why the Governor wants to Defund OETA. I have a partial clue here its PBS Newshour citing both AP and their reporters over Transgender care in Oklahoma. These politicians need to stop blaming kids shows for "indoctrination" when in reality its about stuff they don't want to see on PBS Newshour.
www.pbs.org

Battles over reproductive, transgender rights fought in state legislatures

States with Republican-led legislatures have become ground zero for the political battles over reproductive rights and transgender care. Along with bills to ban or restrict abortions, The Washington Post reports that more than 400 anti-trans bills have been filed in the first four months of this...
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Oklahoma governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for trans kids

Oklahoma is the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors. Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill Monday that makes it a felony for health care workers to provide children with treatments that can include puberty-blocking drugs and hormones.
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These folks are really afraid of gay & trans people. More afraid of 'catching' what they have than getting covid.

Last I checked, gay & trans people are citizens who pay taxes. They are covered by all the same rights under the constitution as everyone else. That alone makes all these laws unconstitutional.

Regarding OETV in the OP, from what I can see, the bill had enough votes to override the governor's veto.

ktul.com

OETA Tulsa reacts to Gov. Kevin Stitt's veto

America's most watched public television network may lose it's funding because of Kevin Stitt'sAMERICA'S MOST WATCHED PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK MAY LOSE IT'S F
ktul.com ktul.com

If the governor doesn't want the network to do certain things, he can tell them not to do it. That's no reason to shut them down completely.
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Sure the Governor can tell OETA to not do some stuff but its not going to work given that OETA has an Affiliation membership with PBS. If a film crew with OETA feels they cannot do a documentary under a local production name they can team up with PBS Frontline and PBS Newshour to expose the allegations in Oklahoma on the national level. In this case we will look at PBS Newshour as a source for some of the sparking points that lead to the Governor and allies to veto the funding to OETA.



 
gr8oldies said:
Apparently Clifford the Dog is gay. GOP governor rejects funding for PBS because Clifford the dog “indoctrinates” kids
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PBS Newshour Responds again with this report. This is one of many pieces of evidence showing that Governor Stitt and his allies in the Oklahoma State Legislature are actually watching PBS Newshour. This is another case of certain politicians want their PBS and NPR affiliates defunded when it comes to stories that affect them directly and is aired on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, PBS Newshour and PBS Frontline. This is another case of defamation on PBS Kids programming when its really another case of these politicians attacking the news and documentaries divisions of NPR, WETA (Owners of PBS Newshour), and WGBH-TV owners of (PBS Frontline)


www.pbs.org

41% of surveyed LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide in the past year

As conservative lawmakers push anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, new data from The Trevor Project underscores the mental toll on LGBTQ+ youth. We hear from young people around the country about the challenges they face and their hopes, and John Yang speaks with Dr. Jack Turban, assistant professor of...
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nypost.com

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt defends defunding PBS station over LGBTQ content

The Republican doubled down on Monday after he vetoed a bill late last month that would have continued funding for the statewide PBS station, Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), throu…
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Due to Stitt’s veto, OETA is set to cease operations this year — unless the state legislature is able to overrule him.

State Democratic Rep. Monroe Nichols was among those to lash out at Stitt’s move, accusing the governor of trying to replicate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ battle with Disney.
“Make no mistake, the veto has nothing to do with what is good for Oklahoma. It is clear Governor Stitt saw another governor pick a fight with Mickey Mouse so now he’s doing his best to keep pace by sticking it to Big Bird,” Nichols said in a statement.

“It is unfortunate, but this action is part of the governor’s continued attack on public education and underrepresented Oklahoma communities.
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nypost.com

DOE treats NYC’s youngest students to virtual drag queen story hour

The city Department of Education has been treating kids age 3 to 7 to a surprise “drag queen story hour” in a remote-learning program it recommends as supplemental material for students…
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Apparently Governor Stitt claims it's this person who triggered him on kids apparently. But this is going down the list of PBS News hour segments that the Oklahoma State Legislature and Stitt does not like.
 
Due to Stitt’s veto, OETA is set to cease operations this year — unless the state legislature is able to overrule him.
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I think that overstates the situation by a ton. The network gets money from many places besides the state. Perhaps the governing body would go away, but not the stations.
 
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