Chapter 1
Between February and March 2022, Florida’s House, Senate, and governor passed into law a bill that prevented the state’s public schools from hosting discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity “in a manner that is not age-appropriate.” As the bill moved through the stages of passage, local media reported that the Walt Disney Company had made political contributions to the bill’s key proponents.1
The matter immediately set off a firestorm of criticism within Disney, as numerous affiliated creators and employees noted that the company’s support was at odds with its stated values and aspirations. They pointed out that Disney had attempted to profit from a progressive image, hosting, for example, unofficial ...
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