Wisconsin Governor Evers Proposes Gender Neutral Terms for Parental Language

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is under fire for his budget proposal that suggests replacing gendered terms in state law, including substituting 'mother' with 'inseminated person' and 'paternity' with 'parentage.' This move has drawn significant backlash from conservatives, with many labeling the changes as 'beyond parody' and an insult to motherhood. The Republican Governors Association criticized Evers' proposal, arguing it diminishes the role of mothers and is indicative of a broader left-wing agenda. Critics on social media echoed these sentiments, expressing outrage and asserting that the proposal is an attack on women's identities. Evers' budget also includes other gender-neutral terms like 'spouse' for 'wife' and 'husband.' Despite the pushback, Evers has focused on broader economic issues in his budget address.