Grand Canyon Times

Phoenix, Ariz. resident Jason Bedrick, a research fellow specializing in education at The Heritage Foundation, today said the Arizona Democratic Party opposes the removal of pornographic content from schools.

"What they mean is that they oppose the efforts of parents to remove porn from schools," tweeted Bedrick, in response to a tweet from the state Democratic Party accusing "Republican politicians" of thinking they "know more about what books children should read than their own teachers."

When asked about his "definition of porn," Bedrick pointed to an Educational Freedom Institute report, "The Book Ban Mirage," which contains examples of books, such as "Gender Queer," that contain pictures of homosexual sex acts.

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SE Valley Times reported last month that the Perry Branch Public Library, located on the grounds of Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz., contains a book featuring a group of Catholic nun-mocking transvestites. 

The children's sections of public libraries in Prescott and Cottonwood also contain the book, titled, "This Day in June," written by Gayle E. Pitman and illustrated by Kristyna Litten. It was published by Magination Press.

"In a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBTQ+ community, 'This Day In June' welcomes readers to experience a pride celebration and share in a day when we are all united," says the book's description on Amazon. "Also included is a Note to Parents and Other Caregivers with information on how to talk to children about sexual orientation and gender identity in age-appropriate ways as well as a Reading Guide chock-full of facts about LGBTQ+ history and culture."

On pages ten and 11, the book features a phot of the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence,” which is a group of transvestites who masquerade as Catholic nuns and mock Catholic rites and ceremonies.

The group of transvestites made national headlines recently with the Los Angeles Dodgers honored the group in a ceremony on June 16.

Golden State Today reported, “The Dodgers announced Monday they will host the so-called "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence," who "have agreed to receive the gratitude" of the team organization during its home game versus the San Francisco Giants on June 16.” 

In her book profiling the transvestite group, titled "Queer Nuns", author Melissa Wilcox described its members as "a congregation blessed by a dildo dipped in poppers," or drugs that produce chemical vapors inhaled by homosexuals for their "mind-altering effects" and that "cause a euphoria that can reduce inhibitions, increase sexual drive, and intensify the sensations of orgasm," according to the National Institutes of Health.

Wilcox also described "yogurt-filled chalices offered at a funeral to represent the intake of semen" and a “Condom Savior Mass” where "participants vow to use protection."

Rep. Selina Bliss (R-1) told Yavapai News she will continue “do what we can to protect children from sexually explicit material” after learning the Prescott and Cottonwood libraries contain the book, pointing to SB 1696, which she said "was vetoed by the governor who implied this bill was an effort to ban books.”

“Rather, this bill was meant to prohibit the state (state, a state agency, city, town, or county) from exposing children to ‘sexually explicit materials’,” said Bliss. “Not sure if this book meets these criteria, but since our laws are currently weak in this area, we will continue on our end to do what we can to protect children from sexually explicit material.”

SB 1696 would prohibit the state, a state agency, city, town or county, or their contractors, from exposing minors to sexually explicit materials. The bill also classifies a “sexually explicit material violation” as a class 5 felony.

The legislation, originally sponsored by State Sen. Jake Hoffman (R-15), passed the Arizona Senate on March 23, 2023 with a vote of 16-14, and the Arizona House on May 15 with a vote of 31-27 (with 1 member not voting).

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) vetoed the bill on June 5. 

Then-Gov. Doug Ducey (R-Ariz.) signed into law House Bill 2495 in July 2022. That law "prohibits a public school from referring students to or using any sexually explicit material in any manner."