Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
History is full of instances where societies have targeted marginalized groups by exploiting moral panic, from witch hunts to Nazi propaganda. According to Matthew Rosa of Salon, Florida is witnessing a modern version of this under Governor Ron DeSantis, who is banning books in public schools under the pretext of protecting children from grooming and pedophiles. The real target, however, is the LGBTQ+ community, echoing a familiar right-wing strategy seen not just in the U.S. but globally. The banning of certain books reinforces the dangerous narrative that equates LGBTQ+ people with predators, a tactic that has been repeatedly used to justify discrimination.
History Repeats: Florida Edition
Moral Panic, Now in Hardcover
Banned Books and Bigotry
The Florida Witch Hunt Continues
DeSantis’ Library of Censorship
Fearmongering: A GOP Classic
Reading is Fundamental—Unless You're in Florida
New Book Genre: Forbidden Knowledge
LGBTQ+ Erasure, Brought to You by DeSantis
Moral Panic: The Sequel No One Wanted
Protect the Kids—From Books!
Clearly, Rainbows Are the Real Threat
Censorship: The True American Value?
Who Needs Facts When Fear Works?
Books Make You Think—And That’s Dangerous!
Next Up: Fahrenheit 451, Florida Edition
LGBTQ+ = Groomers? Groundbreaking Nonsense!
DeSantis vs. Literacy: Guess Who’s Winning?
Reading Is Gay Now, Apparently
Book Burning: Back in Fashion!
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History is full of instances where societies have targeted marginalized groups by exploiting moral panic, from witch hunts to Nazi propaganda. According to Matthew Rosa of Salon, Florida is witnessing a modern version of this under Governor Ron DeSantis, who is banning books in public schools under the pretext of protecting children from grooming and pedophiles. The real target, however, is the LGBTQ+ community, echoing a familiar right-wing strategy seen not just in the U.S. but globally. The banning of certain books reinforces the dangerous narrative that equates LGBTQ+ people with predators, a tactic that has been repeatedly used to justify discrimination.
History Repeats: Florida Edition
Moral Panic, Now in Hardcover
Banned Books and Bigotry
The Florida Witch Hunt Continues
DeSantis’ Library of Censorship
Fearmongering: A GOP Classic
Reading is Fundamental—Unless You're in Florida
New Book Genre: Forbidden Knowledge
LGBTQ+ Erasure, Brought to You by DeSantis
Moral Panic: The Sequel No One Wanted
Protect the Kids—From Books!
Clearly, Rainbows Are the Real Threat
Censorship: The True American Value?
Who Needs Facts When Fear Works?
Books Make You Think—And That’s Dangerous!
Next Up: Fahrenheit 451, Florida Edition
LGBTQ+ = Groomers? Groundbreaking Nonsense!
DeSantis vs. Literacy: Guess Who’s Winning?
Reading Is Gay Now, Apparently
Book Burning: Back in Fashion!
Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: tiny.cc/patreonnp
We welcome your comments on the thread for this show.
► tiny.cc/fbnp
► Contact us with questions or news stories at: nonprophets@atheist-community.org
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WHAT IS THE NON-PROPHETS?
The Non-Prophets is a internet show airing at 06:00pm Central time Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday each week. Where we navigate through current events, providing a secular viewpoint that adds depth to the unfolding narrative.
The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.
We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. This definition also encompasses what most people call agnosticism.
VISIT THE ACA'S OFFICIAL WEB SITES
► atheist-community.org (The Atheist Community of Austin)
► atheist-experience.com (The Atheist Experience TV Show)
NOTES
TheNonProphets is the official channel of The Non Prophets. "The Non Prophets" is a trademark of the ACA.
Copyright © 2024 Atheist Community of Austin. All rights reserved.
