She later apologized.īusiness consultant Kevin Nicholson told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the only flags he would fly over the Capitol are the U.S. Rebecca Kleefisch's campaign spokesman Alex Zimmerman said she supports the legalization of same-sex marriage and “she has moved on from this debate.” Kleefisch in 2010 said that same-sex marriage could result in people marrying dogs, tables or clocks. Republicans running for governor either did not comment or did not directly address Evers' comments about banning books.įormer Lt. This Legislature and Republican governor would be banning books in the state of Wisconsin.
“They are going to be putting themselves in charge of banning books in the state of Wisconsin and you can be damn sure that some of its going to be directly related to LGBTQ community efforts,” Evers said. Wisconsin Examiner reported Tuesday on Republicans who are gathering lists of books covering LGBTQ topics and characters, as well as issues of gender identity or sexuality. He referenced efforts by some Republican lawmakers who are looking into books available at school libraries across the state. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP) Mark Hoffman/AP Show More Show LessĮvers said he was concerned about any progress made for the LGBTQ community being rolled back. and state flags on the east-wing flagpole. This is the fourth year the flag has flown below the U.S. Tony Evers issued an executive order to raise the pride flag above the state Capitol for the first time in Wisconsin history. The symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride will be flown over the Capitol's East Wing in recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month, which runs until the end of June. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP) Mark Hoffman/AP Show More Show Less 2 of5 A Rainbow Pride flag is raised Wednesday, Jat the Capitol in Madison, Wis. In June 2019, Evers issued an executive order to raise the pride flag above the state Capitol for the first time in Wisconsin history. Tony Evers, left, stands next to 16-year-old Aspen Morris at the Rainbow Pride flag raising Wednesday, Jat the Capitol in Madison, Wis.