“We really need to support local LGBTQ organizations- lift them up as much as possible,” particularly those in conservative & rural states"
Councilmember Erik Bottcher published a series of Twitter posts revealing photos of anti-LGBTQ vandalism at his home and his office
A number of incidents involved violence or weapons. Extremist groups like the Proud Boys, Patriot Front, & white supremacists were involved
"While some of the show’s detractors called it a “sex show,” it’s simply not. It’s art and it’s sexy, and there’s a big distinction"
The anti-LGBTQ+ groups shouted out homophobic slurs “pedophile!” & “groomer!” Some among the far-right extremists also open-carrying firearms
State & federal investigators are looking into protesters of a local drag queen show but so far they have not been able to make a connection
Fallout over the shooting continues as anger mounts at what many in the LGBTQ+ community see as a resurgence of anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech
1 million people have tuned in to the new drag competition ‘Drag Latina,’ making it the most successful queer Spanish language series
The law is so broad and vague that it would affect transgender people and businesses that don’t normally host drag events
Idaho Family Policy Center helped draft legislation asking state lawmakers to prohibit drag performances from public places
