The Quartering [9/7/2021]
Food Network takes a stand.
Comedian Josh Denny claims to be “cancel proof” after several controversial tweets about the new Texas abortion law have gone viral. The former host of Food Network’s Ginormous Food has been heavily criticized by fans of the Food Network and even by the Food Network themselves, but what exactly did he say to land in so much hot water? Here’s what we know.
On Sept. 1, 2021, Josh quote-tweeted an announcement about the new Texas abortion law, or Senate Bill 8. As NPRsummarizes, the law bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Senate Bill 8 also allows private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone who helps the abortion-seeker achieve their goal, from Uber drivers to people providing financial assistance. The bill also says private citizens who create suits do not need any connection to those they are suing.