Wisconsin Budget Proposal's Gender-Neutral Language Draws National Attention

Governor Tony Evers defends limited terminology changes aimed at addressing legal clarity for same-sex couples using IVF, as critics label it 'anti-woman.'

• Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' proposed budget includes replacing terms like 'mother' with 'inseminated person' in references to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, sparking controversy.
• The changes aim to codify legal rights for same-sex couples following a 2019 court ruling, ensuring both parents are recognized on birth certificates in IVF cases.
• Critics, including Republican lawmakers and public figures like Elon Musk, argue the language erases traditional family roles and reflects excessive 'woke' ideology.
• Evers clarified that the terminology changes are limited to specific IVF-related contexts and do not eliminate 'mother' or 'father' from broader state law.
• The debate highlights a broader national divide over gender-neutral language and its implications for traditional family values and inclusivity.

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