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The Brief Counterprotesters gathered on Capitol Hill on Saturday against a Mayday USA event. Initial altercations with police led to nearly two dozen arrests. Community groups stayed at Cal Anderson Park to demonstrate against what they describe as an anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ+ and far-right organization coming to town on Saturday. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. It didn't go well. US pride celebrations forced to scale back amid growing backlash
Anti-fascist activists brawled with a right-wing group protesting the Riverside, California LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Sunday afternoon. The right-wing group was led by local activist Chris Reyes, who was bloodied and maced during the fight and arrested by local police when it ended. But this year, another symbol has played an outsize role in the annual celebrations: the Palestinian flag. Protests against the monthslong war have occurred across the country, including at college campuses , NFL games and the White House. 
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A Pride event in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, was cancelled after up to 2, anti-LGBTQ+ protesters stormed the event and destroyed the stage. Subscribe to G. The Department of Homeland Security has recently sounded the alarm on the growing threat of violence or extremism, but queer communities nationwide say they have been prepared for backlash for years. We saw what happened at Pulse several years ago … we know what the next iteration of anti-LGBTQ protesters are capable of, so we have to be prepared, hyper aware and vigilant.
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Nearly two dozen people were arrested in Seattle over the weekend after left-wing protestors clashed with police at a conservative Christian rally in the heart of the city’s historically LGBTQ. You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers. Confirm Action. Conservative Christian rally in Seattle bombarded by rowdy
A Washington far-right Christian rally in Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park—a space long considered sacred ground for the city’s LGBTQ + community—ended in violence and 23 arrests on Saturday. SEATTLE — In the days after a chaotic confrontation between police and protesters at a conservative Christian rally on Capitol Hill, several groups have questioned why the demonstration was held at Cal Anderson Park and how the city could have better prepared. It attracted scores of protesters who scrapped with police. Pride organizers promise safety at festivities amid anti
Free speech law shielded Seattle anti-LGBTQ+ rally; FBI looks into protest May 28, Updated Wed., May 28, at p.m. . 
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Pride organizers promise safety at festivities amid anti-LGBTQ rhetoric US officials have warned about a rise in threats against the LGBTQ community. .
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A spike in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and threats has taken a heavy toll on pride celebrations in the United States this year, organizers say – especially in states where politicians want to curtail. .