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Kirst weighs in on bill to add LGBT contributions to history textbooks

Michael Kirst
Michael Kirst

Kirst weighs in on bill to add LGBT contributions to history textbooks

Michael Kirst discussed SB48, the new California measure calling for the inclusion of LGBT contributions in history textbooks for public schools.

LGBT History Bill

A bill requiring textbooks for public schools in California to include the history and accomplishments of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people passed the state Assembly this week. We discuss the legislation.

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Guests:

  • Brad Dacus, constitutional attorney and president of the Pacific Justice Institute, a non-profit legal defense organization specializing in the defense of religious freedom, parental rights and other civil liberties
  • Mario Guerrero, director of governmental affairs for Equality California, the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights advocacy organization in California
  • Michael Kirst, president of the California State Board of Education and professor emeritus of education at Stanford University
  • Tim Donnelly, California state assemblymember (R, San Bernadino)
  • Tom Ammiano, California state assemblymember (D, San Francisco)

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