Wisconsin Governor Criticized Over Gender-Neutral Language in Budget Proposal

Governor Tony Evers defends removing terms like 'mother' and 'father' from state law, sparking national debate over gender identity and inclusivity.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proposed replacing gendered terms like 'mother' and 'father' with gender-neutral alternatives such as 'inseminated person' and 'parent' in state law.
Evers argues the changes aim to ensure legal clarity for same-sex couples and individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Republicans and critics, including prominent figures like Elon Musk, have condemned the language as offensive and an example of 'woke' overreach.
The proposal has drawn comparisons to similar terminology used in past federal budgets under the Biden administration, which faced backlash for terms like 'birthing person.'
Evers' push for gender-neutral language has faced resistance from Wisconsin's Republican-controlled legislature, which has previously blocked similar efforts.