California Republican State Sen. Melissa Melendez, amid liberal backlash, argued that her legislative proposals against "cancel culture" aren’t about "protecting Republicans" but about defending the right to be one. "With President Trump being elected we’ve seen members of Congress advocating for members of the Trump administration to be harassed and targeted. It’s permeating every aspect of our lives, so I felt that putting political affiliation in California’s fair employment and housing act was appropriate," she continues. CALIFORNIA STATE REPUBLICAN AIMS AT 'CANCEL CULTURE' WITH TWO BILLS-- BUT FACES QUICK DEM BACKLASHBut, "The bill isn’t about protecting Republicans," she says. Her second bill would help protect students from bullying over their political views.

Source: Fox News February 19, 2021 01:50 UTC