Arkansas Governor Declares June 'Fidelity Month' in Place of Pride Month

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed June as 'Fidelity Month,' emphasizing values such as fidelity to family, country, and God. This announcement was made during an interview with Daily Wire and is intended to encourage Americans to renew their commitments to these values. The designation of 'Fidelity Month' is in its fourth year and was created by Robert P. George, a professor at Princeton University. Sanders' proclamation did not mention Pride Month, which has been recognized federally since 1999. Other states, including Alabama and Utah, have also declared June as a month focusing on family values, with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey proclaiming it as 'Strong Families Month.' In contrast, LGBTQ+ advocates have expressed their commitment to faith and patriotism, highlighting the importance of representation for all communities. The month of June is historically significant for the LGBTQ+ movement, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in 1969.