“Nearly every moment of overtly gay affection is cut at Disney’s behest.”
You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down.
“Our employees see the power of this great company as an opportunity to do good.
Pixar headquarters in Emeryville, Calif.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images
I agree,” he continued.
“But, I know there is so much more work to be done.
You will hear more about our progress in the coming weeks.
Lena Waithe’s Officer Spector in Pixar’s ‘Onward’.Disney/Pixar
I truly believe we are an infinitely better and stronger company because of our LGBTQ+ community.
A representative for Disney did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
Under the bill, only “age-appropriate” instruction would be permitted in higher grades.
Protestors call on Disney to fight against Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.Dan Steinberg/AP/Shutterstock
Parents would also have the right to sue any school or teacher that engages in these discussions.
The bill is also another in a wave of attacks against the trans community.
One of the more egregious instances involves Texas Gov.
That includes taking any prescription of hormones or puberty blockers.
Beyond the ‘inspiring content’ that we aren’t even allowed to create, we require action.”
“But, despite weeks of effort, we were ultimately unsuccessful.”
Journalist Judd Legum wasthe first to reporton the Pixar employees' letter.
Read it in full below.
But it didn’t.
Monday’s email, “Our Unwavering Commitment to the LGBTQ+ Community”, rang hollow.
Finally, we come to the push for Content as the answer.
Beyond the “inspiring content” that we aren’t even allowed to create, we require action.
Disney taking a stand by honoring their company values has changed the course of legislation in the past.
This matter is not something that can wait until Reimagine Tomorrow in April, or Pride Month in June.
This matter needs to be addressed now.
There are lives at stake and Disney’s support could save those lives.
“We still have more work to do,” your email said.
This is that work.
Signed with Pride,The LGBTQIA+ employees of Pixar, and their allies
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