Democratic members of the Arizona Legislature partnered with Planned Parenthood to host a “Drug Story Hour” on Tuesday, but faced backlash from their Republican colleagues who said the event was “deceptively” planned. invited.
“Democratic Rep. Lorena Austin intentionally misled House leadership into booking a chamber to host a drug story hour with Planned Parenthood,” Republican House Speaker Ben Thoma said in a statement. Ta. She said: “The use of House facilities for extremist activities to promote dangerously perverted ideologies will not be tolerated while I am Speaker.”
Thomas said Democrats have “lost the privilege” of reserving the House chamber “until trust is restored.” Drug story time took place in the Copper Basin room in the basement of the house.
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An Arizona lawmaker has come under fire for hosting a Drug Story Hour at the Capitol. (Joe Soum/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
A state Senate spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the video, shot by an intern who stopped by the event, shows a man wearing pink and white makeup and a sparkly suit jacket writing about his book Queer He is seen reading “Fearless: Celebrating Poetry.” The lives of LGBTQ+ heroes. ”
“When is it time to choose a new name? Why become an activist? How does one start?” a man can be heard saying in the video.
Rep. Lorena Austin, a non-binary Democrat in the state House of Representatives, organized the event in partnership with Planned Parenthood. Fox News Digital reached out for comment, but neither Austin nor the Abortion Network responded by reporting deadline.
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Austin also helped plan the “”.LGBTQ+ Youth Day at Parliament House” on wednesday.
“As the bill continues to focus on gay youth, it is imperative that decision-makers see and hear the young people affected by the policies they pass. It is also an opportunity for us to build each other up,” said Wang Ng Teng. the LGBTQ+ advocacy group wrote in an Instagram post.
“We hope to be a part of Youth Day at the Arizona State Capitol in 2024!”
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A woman protests in support of the LGBTQ movement. (Yffy Yossifor/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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In a statement posted to the He said this is another example.
“At Planned Parenthood Arizona, we are proud to provide gender-affirming care services and provide essential health care for all,” the organization said. “We are a staunch ally of Congresswoman Lorena Austin and appreciate her continued support in our fight for reproductive freedom. I’ll invite the members.”
State Sen. John Kavanaugh told Fox News Digital that this is the first time anything like this drug incident has occurred at the Capitol.
“And if they had been honest and said they wanted to do a drag queen story hour, that wouldn’t have happened,” he said. “So maybe they didn’t mention it because it’s so inflammatory and controversial in itself. So their explanation was deceptive.”
