While there has been little actual violence, multiple venues have received threats of violence- protestors regularly spout homophobic vitriol
The protest was spearheaded by the group Catholics for Catholics, a far-right activist group based in Phoenix, Arizona
“Hateful rhetoric or prejudice of any kind is inexcusable and we have zero tolerance for it within our community,” Mayor Strickland said
The NOH8 Campaign is the silent photographic protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska & partner Jeff Parshley
All materials are vetted and are in full compliance with curriculum that deals with LGBTQ+ history, mandated under Calif.’s FAIR Education Act
Fairfax Mayor Catherine Read, who attended, said that the city is paying for the event. Other sponsors included George Mason University
“It was just terror in my heart, like you could just feel that cold burst in my chest just going all throughout my body”
"We cannot let a violent, angry minority hold our democracy, our school systems, or our communities hostage"
Bergstrand served time for attempted “coercion and enticement” after trying to persuade “a minor female” to “engage in sexual activity”
School and library organizations are warning that many books long available on school library shelves could be banned
