"Let Ethan's legacy serve as a beacon of hope and a call to action for a more inclusive and accepting future"
For Ureña, the recall is more than a political hurdle; it is a litmus test for the values of the community he serves
Burns has run for Congress twice before & although he campaigned as a MAGA candidate he failed to secure an endorsement from Trump
The SPLC listing notes that Raichik’s social media posts and public appearances often focus on demonizing LGBTQ+ people
This year, the day happens to coincide when Christians mark the religious festival and cultural holiday of Easter also an annual observance
Raichik spreads false info including anti-trans pseudoscience about trans identity & experiences that stoke fear, distrust & hatred
GLAAD reported these posts but Meta either deemed to be not in violation of its policies or did not take action on
The event had drawn considerable opposition after Republican officials Commissioner Ray D’Agostino & Josh Parsons denounced the event
The threats occurred as lawmakers consider a bill protecting abortion providers & trans care targeted by anti-LGBTQ+ extremist Chaya Raichik
Right-wing YouTubers & Daily Wire personalities with millions of subscribers regularly misgender and deadname trans people in content with ads
