Josh Schriver
Josh Schriver | |
|---|---|
 Schriver in 2022 | |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 66th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Beth Griffin (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Oxford, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Josh Schriver is an American politician from Michigan who has represented the 66th district in the Michigan House of Representatives since the 2022 election.[1]
Career
[edit]In January 2024, in a conversation about trans healthcare with several Republican legislators, Josh Schriver asked, "If we are going to stop this for anyone under 18, why not apply it for anyone over 18? It's harmful across the board and that's something we need to take into consideration in terms of the endgame." Michigan State Rep. Brad Paquette and Ohio State Rep. Gary Click expressed agreement with that sentiment.[2][3]
In February 2024, Schriver expressed his desire to ban birth control, saying "If doctors are sworn to do no harm, then lawmakers should look into banning hormonal birth control."[4]
On February 6, 2024, Schriver retweeted a post by Jack Posobiec promoting the white nationalist Great Replacement conspiracy theory. Several Democratic lawmakers condemned Schriver's post, including Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate who described it as "blatantly racist" and "deeply and personally" offensive.[5] Michigan House Minority Leader Matt Hall did not respond to requests for comment.[6] As a result, on February 12, 2024, Speaker Joe Tate removed Schriver from his committee assignments and removed his office staff.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Josh Schriver". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Reed, Erin (January 29, 2024). "Ohio, Michigan Republicans in released audio: 'Endgame' is to ban trans care 'for everyone'". The Advocate. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Heywood, Todd (January 30, 2024). "In-depth: Michigan lawmakers discuss gender-affirming care ban". Yahoo!. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ King, Jon (February 20, 2024). "Reproductive rights advocates blast Schriver for floating birth control ban". Michigan Advance. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "'Blatantly racist': Michigan Democrats condemn GOP lawmaker's 'great replacement' post". The Detroit News. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "GOP Rep. Josh Schriver faces blowback for replacement theory post". WEMU. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Michigan GOP lawmaker stripped of committee, office staff after 'great replacement' post". The Detroit News.
See also
[edit]- Official website at the Michigan House of Representatives
- Page at Michigan House Republicans
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