Joe.My.God. LGBT News
The Independent reports:
Senator Tom Cotton hit out at the head of the teachers’ union, calling her a “joke” and accusing her of knowing nothing about teaching children because she has none of her own. The Arkansas lawmaker was speaking on Fox News when he made the incendiary remark in reference to Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers.
Mr Cotton was discussing the appearance by Ms Weingarten at a rally for Terry McAullife, the Democrat candidate to be Governor of Virginia. “Isn’t it amazing that Terry McAuliffe ends his entire campaign with the head of the teachers’ union,” said Mr Cotton.
“Randi Weingarten is a joke,” he continued. “Randi Weingarten does not even have children of her own. What the hell does she know about raising and teaching kids?”
Read the full article. Weingarten is openly gay. The video below has been posted to the official YouTube channel of the National Republican Senate Committee.
Wait…Did I misread this or did Tom Cotton just say any teacher who is not also a parent shouldn’t be able to teach? Really? Is he now disqualifying every nun from teaching? Or is this simply a new divisive & hateful homophobic slur against LGBTQ teachers? https://t.co/gVkUvqxxNU
— Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten) November 2, 2021
I guess Sen Cotton hasn’t done his homework and doesn’t know I have step-children, grandkids & nieces and nephews. They would certainly be surprised by his comments. As would the many students I taught ( and loved) at Clara Barton High School in Brooklyn.
— Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten) November 2, 2021
Millions of people who raise and teach and care for America’s children are not parents. Parents everywhere rely on their expertise. Parents everywhere rely on the profound commitment we all must have to other people’s children, their health, well-being, and potential.
— Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten) November 2, 2021
We owe them- teachers who are parents, and teachers who are not parents- our thanks, not insults.
— Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten) November 2, 2021
Parents and educators are partners, and must work together to help our kids thrive… stop the dog whistles Tom and help us help our kids recover
— Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten) November 2, 2021