Michigan Republicans block Pride Month resolution because it’s pro-LGBTQ people

Mike Shirkey (R)
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Michigan state Republicans have rejected a congressional resolution recognizing June as Pride Month in the state, even though they passed an identical resolution last year.

State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R) referred the resolution back to his Government Operations Committee in order to make it “more reflective of the diversity of opinions in the Senate,” his spokesperson said.

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Shirkey suggested removing references to the LGBTQ community and its struggles, adding a note that the state legislature values “all” Michigan residents as well as including a statement that “not every citizen in Michigan agrees with the lifestyle of the LGBT community” — implying that LGBTQ identity is a choice.

The original resolution noted that Pride began with Black…

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