SB 1438, "is specifically designed to suppress the speech of drag queen performers," and he ruled it unconstitutional
While there has been little actual violence, multiple venues have received threats of violence- protestors regularly spout homophobic vitriol
“Drag performers are framed as seeking to ‘groom’ children into LGBTQ+ identities, particularly trans identities”
The two have both published memoirs addressing how their struggles with challenges like homophobia, violence, racism, and poverty
Why the arson attack that killed 32 gay men still resonates 50 years later
Alexander equating being LGBTQ+ with being a danger to the community, particularly young people and morally reprehensible
On April 26, 2023, he posted comments to Facebook for Nashville Pride- threatened to “make shrapnel pressure cooker bombs for this event”
First-of-its-kind report highlights actions to defend & expand civil rights of LGBTQ+ people despite ongoing threats to justice & equality
The ban the display of Pride flags in classrooms sends a chilling message to LGBTQ+ students, families, and staff that they are unwelcome
“We have so much hatred and anger in the air right now- We really need to reverse that and replace it with love compassion and acceptance”
