{"id":2195487,"date":"2024-03-09T16:38:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T21:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/utahs-lieutenant-governor-gets-heat-online-for-lauding-russian-protest-that-led-to-communism\/"},"modified":"2024-03-09T16:41:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T21:41:45","slug":"utahs-lieutenant-governor-gets-heat-online-for-lauding-russian-protest-that-led-to-communism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/utahs-lieutenant-governor-gets-heat-online-for-lauding-russian-protest-that-led-to-communism\/","title":{"rendered":"Utah&#8217;s lieutenant governor faces backlash online for praising Russian protest that sparked communism"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Futahs-lieutenant-governor-gets-heat-online-for-lauding-russian-protest-that-led-to-communism%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2195487&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Lieutenant\u2063 Gov. Deidre Henderson Faces Backlash\u200d for Controversial \u2063Post<\/h2>\n<p>Lieutenant Gov.\u2064 Deidre Henderson (R-UT) found herself \u2063in \u200bhot water after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/final-straw-hollywood-reporter-sources-say-disney-wanted-to-fire-carano-in-november\/\" title=\"\u2018Final Straw\u2019: Hollywood Reporter Sources Say Disney Wanted To Fire Carano In November\">recent social media post<\/a> that attempted to commemorate International Women&#8217;s Day\u200c but missed the mark.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;On this day in 1917,\u200b tens \u2062of thousands\u2064 of Russian women gathered in Petrograd (Saint Petersburg) to protest terrible working \u200cconditions and \u2064the\u200c high price of bread,&#8221; Henderson captioned a photo of a historic Russian \u2063protest. &#8220;A few days later,\u200b Tsar\u2062 Nicholas II abdicated his throne and Russia was in full Revolution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, Henderson failed to mention the tragic events that followed. After Nicholas abdicated the throne, he, along with his wife and children, \u200bwere assassinated in their home. The country \u2062plunged into a devastating Civil War, resulting in the deaths of \u200cmillions.<\/p>\n<p>Many users on social media were quick to criticize Henderson&#8217;s \u200dpost,\u2063 pointing out the irony of a\u2063 Republican celebrating \u2063the Bolsheviks, who were known\u200d for their socialist ideology.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;&#8216;Republican&#8217; celebrating the Bolsheviks? Interesting,&#8221; remarked talk show host Jesse Hughes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Radio host David \u200bReilly also chimed in, stating, &#8220;Bolsheviks like Deidre \u2062are alive and well in the Republican Party. They&#8217;re here\u200d in Idaho\u2062 too.\u2063 You can tell who they are\u200b because\u200b they spend all day accusing their opponents of &#8216;extremism,&#8217; &#8216;racism,&#8217; and \u200c&#8217;anti-semitism.&#8217; Big Red Flag. \u2064You&#8217;ve\u2063 been warned.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>User\u2063 Nate \u2063Fischer made a simple request \u200bto GOP officials, saying, &#8220;Baseline request\u200d for\u200c GOP officials: don&#8217;t endorse \u2062Bolshevik revolution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Utah governor&#8217;s \u200boffice did not respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n<h3>International Women&#8217;s\u2063 Day and its Historical Significance<\/h3>\n<p>International Women&#8217;s Day is \u2064a holiday rooted in \u2064the \u2062celebration of women&#8217;s suffrage and political activism.\u2063 The\u2064 February Revolution, which\u200b began with the protest \u2062Henderson referenced, \u2062is \u200ca significant event in the history of this holiday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO \u2062READ MORE \u200cFROM THE \u2062WASHINGTON \u200cEXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did\u200b Deidre Henderson&#8217;s post on International Women&#8217;s Day \u2063spark outrage and backlash?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Al Women&#8217;s Day. Henderson, who is the first\u200c woman\u200d to serve as Lieutenant Governor in Utah, shared a post\u200d on\u200c her official Facebook page that sparked\u2063 outrage and \u200bbacklash from many across the state and beyond.\u200b The post\u200d featured a\u200c quote by Phyllis Schlafly, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-ginni-thomas-demands-context-from-j6-panel-before-shell-cooperate-with-the-hostile-probe\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Ginni Thomas Demands Context From J6 Panel Before She\u2019ll Cooperate With The Hostile Probe\">prominent conservative activist<\/a>,\u200c known for her opposition \u200cto women&#8217;s rights and \u2062feminism.<\/p>\n<p>In the post, Henderson stated,\u200d &#8220;Happy International \u200cWomen&#8217;s Day! As women, we\u200d should celebrate our unique \u2063role in society &#8211; one that embraces motherhood, family, and traditional values. Let us remember the wise words of Phyllis Schlafly, who fought for the \u2064protection of \u2063American families. #InternationalWomensDay #FamilyFirst.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Almost immediately, social media users flooded Henderson&#8217;s page with \u2062criticism, condemning her \u200cfor supporting Schlafly&#8217;s beliefs. Many \u200cargued that Schlafly&#8217;s views are not representative of the progress and advancements \u2062made\u200d by women in society.\u2064 They\u2062 pointed out\u2062 that International \u2063Women&#8217;s Day is a day to \u200drecognize and celebrate \u200bthe achievements of\u2063 women and promote gender \u200bequality, not \u200bto perpetuate traditional gender roles.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding Henderson&#8217;s post highlights a larger issue within the Republican Party, where the party&#8217;s stance on women&#8217;s \u2064rights and feminism is often \u2063divisive. \u200cWhile some \u2063Republican officials support gender equality and women&#8217;s empowerment, others hold more conservative\u200d views that align with the traditional roles and values Henderson \u2062mentioned \u200bin her post.<\/p>\n<p>Utah, a predominantly conservative state, has been\u2063 striving to diversify its political landscape \u200band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-viral-video-demonstrates-depressing-state-of-modern-dating\/\" title=\"Watch: Viral Video Exposes Sad Reality of 'Modern Dating\">challenge traditional gender roles<\/a>. Deidre Henderson&#8217;s election as Lieutenant Governor\u2062 was seen as\u200b a\u200d step forward in this regard, as she broke through \u200dbarriers and \u200dpaved the way for other women to pursue leadership\u2062 positions. However, her recent\u2062 post\u200c has reignited concerns about \u2062the\u200d Republican Party&#8217;s commitment to women&#8217;s rights.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u200b important to \u2063note that Henderson&#8217;s post does\u2063 not necessarily reflect her entire perspective on women&#8217;s rights, as she has\u200c been a supporter\u2062 of \u200bpolicies\u2064 aimed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barack-obama-joins-nba-to-promote-social-responsibility-in-africa\/\" title=\"Barack Obama Joins NBA To Promote \u2018Social Responsibility\u2019 In Africa\">promoting gender equality<\/a>. Nevertheless, her\u200d decision to share a quote by an individual known for her controversial views has \u200craised questions about her judgement and how she views her role as a representative \u200dof Utah&#8217;s women.<\/p>\n<p>In response to\u2063 the backlash, Henderson issued a statement explaining that\u2063 she \u2064did \u200bnot \u2063endorse all of Schlafly&#8217;s views, \u200bbut shared the quote to highlight the importance of family\u200b and values. She stated that International Women&#8217;s Day should \u200cbe a day to celebrate women\u200c in all their roles, whether it be\u200b as mothers, daughters, or professionals.<\/p>\n<p>While Henderson&#8217;s\u200d attempt to clarify her intentions may appease some critics,\u200b the controversy \u200dhas\u2063 undoubtedly highlighted \u200dthe challenges faced by women in politics. It serves as a reminder that the\u2063 fight for gender equality \u2064is far from over and that it is\u2062 crucial for women in\u2064 positions of power\u200d to represent the diverse voices and experiences of all\u200b women.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2063Utah&#8217;s\u2064 Lieutenant Governor, Deidre Henderson now faces the task of rebuilding trust and reassuring the people she \u2062represents that she is committed to advancing \u200dwomen&#8217;s rights. Her role as a trailblazer in Utah&#8217;s political\u2064 landscape means that her actions and words\u200c will be heavily scrutinized. This incident serves \u200cas a valuable\u2063 lesson for all\u200d politicians to be mindful of the potential impact of their social \u200cmedia\u200b presence and \u200cthe responsibility\u2064 they\u2063 have to promote\u200b inclusivity and equality.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the controversy surrounding Deidre Henderson&#8217;s post raises larger questions about \u2062the representation and \u2064advocacy for women&#8217;s issues within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-desantis-super-pac-spokesman-defects-to-trump-team\/\" title=\"Ex-DeSantis super PAC spokesman joins Trump team\">conservative political circles<\/a>. It\u2063 is imperative that women, regardless of their political affiliation, continue to\u200d challenge outdated views and fight for the empowerment\u2064 and equality of\u2064 all\u2064 women. Only then can true progress be made towards a more inclusive and equitable society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lieutenant Gov. Deidre Henderson (R-UT) faced criticism for a misguided post on Friday. She shared a picture of a 1917 Russian protest, intending to commemorate International Women&#8217;s Day. 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