In October, County Council member Nathan Volke proposed a bill to ban discussion of discrimination at county-funded activities. After hearing from community leaders about the underlying racist message and potential consequences of the vague, copycat bill, council members Volke, Amanda Fiedler and Jessica Haire each voted for the bill.
Those who spoke against the bill included community leaders, clergy, educators, lawyers, League of Women Voters members, high school students, and social service...