Disney CEO Blasts Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for Being 'Anti-Business'
Gov. Ron DeSantis has gone after Disney after the company's rejection of the state's "don't say gay" law.
April 3, 2023
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Disney CEO Apologizes for Response to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
"You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down," CEO Bob Chapek wrote in a memo to employees.
March 11, 2022
Disney CEO Pledges $5M to LGBTQ+ Rights, Will Meet With Florida Gov.
The announcement follows public outcry over the company's failure to condemn Florida's "don't say gay" bill.
March 9, 2022
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Disney Fires Bob Chapek, Rehires Bob Iger After 'Don't Say Gay' Mess
The CEO change-up happened after Disney suffered from PR and company debacles following the passage of Florida's "don't say gay" law.
November 21, 2022
Driven to Quit: Uber CEO Leaves Trump Economic Advisory Board (Video)
Under pressure, the embattled head of the driver-for-hire service announced he would no loner participate in the confab. Reports said Disney CEO Bob Iger also skipped the confab.
February 3, 2017
Disney Workers Staging Series of Walkouts Over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
The company's statements on the Florida bill "have utterly failed to match the magnitude of the threat to LGBTQIA+ safety represented by this legislation," an employee website says.
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March 17, 2022
Disney Vows to Help Repeal Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Legislation
The company has previously faced criticism over its tepid initial response to the legislation.
March 28, 2022
Is Disney World Still A Safe Haven For Florida's LGBTQ+ Community?
The state's recent legislative attacks have some Disney fans worried.
May 9, 2023
Florida Republicans Threaten Disney For Condemning 'Don't Say Gay'
Despite the company's initial hesitancy to decry the Parental Rights in Education bill, state Republicans are reportedly seeking retribution after the company denounced the legislation.
April 11, 2022
Disney Now Says It Will 'Reassess' Donations After Backlash
The company has been criticized for donating to politicians behind Florida's notorious legislation that is expected to become law in the coming days.
March 7, 2022
Disney Will Not Stop Funding 'Don't Say Gay' Sponsors After Backlash
The company claims to be an ally of the LGBTQ+ community, but it's still funding hateful politicians.
March 4, 2022
Same-Sex Kiss Reportedly Cut, Then Restored in Pixar's 'Lightyear'
Disney, Pixar's owner, has been criticized for its slow response to Florida's "don't say gay" bill and accused of deleting LGBTQ+ content from its films.
March 18, 2022
Ted Cruz Suggests Disney Will Make Mickey Mouse and Pluto Gay Sex Film
He made the remarks during a discussion with conservative students at Yale University.
April 20, 2022
Disney Censors Same-Sex Affection in Pixar Films, Employees Say
An open letter to Disney from employees claims the company regularly reduces LGBTQ+ content to "crumbs," despite its pledge to create "a more inclusive world" through inspiring content.
March 10, 2022
Aladdin's Jafar Comes Out (on SNL), Calls Out 'Evil' DeSantis
Bowen Yang knocks it out of the park once again.
April 9, 2023
Disney Sues DeSantis, Claims Retaliation for 'Don't Say Gay' Opposition
The state's assertion of control over what was once a special Disney tax district is retribution for the company's constitutionally protected speech, the suit says.
April 26, 2023
Oscar Isaac Says Disney’s ‘Don't Say Gay’ Response Is ‘Ridiculous’
The Moon Knight star is the latest A-lister to speak out against Disney's poor response to the homophobic "don't say gay" bill.
March 23, 2022
Judge tosses Disney suit claiming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis retaliated over 'don't say gay' critique
Disney hasn't shown it was harmed by the state's takeover of a special district previously controlled by the company, Judge Allen Winsor said.
February 1, 2024
Gabrielle Union Blasts Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill — and Disney
"You can't stand against hate and oppression and fund hate and oppression," the actress said, without mentioning the studio's name.
March 17, 2022
For 'Disney Gays,' Loving the Mouse House Is Complicated
Is Disneyland still the happiest place on Earth for LGBTQ+ people? The answer for many is yes, but it's a bit complicated.
September 13, 2022