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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Madeline Sherratt

Who is Dusty Deevers, the Oklahoman Republican who plans to ‘restory moral sanity?’

Senator Dusty Deevers is attempting to drive ultra-conservative ideals in Oklahoma following the announcement of eight draconian bills - (@DustyDeevers/X)

An ultra-conservative Oklahoman Republican is on a crusade in a bid to “restore moral sanity” in the state, emboldened by Donald Trump’s election in November.

Senator Dusty Deevers, an abortion abolitionist, pastor, and Oklahoma State Senator announced eight executive measures last Tuesday aimed at railing “against the moral decay foisted upon Oklahoma” – including a bill that seeks aims to penalize anybody who engages with porn.

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