“Leslie, we are heartbroken at your loss and will miss your mirth and your inimitable spirit.” George Takei wrote in tribute
Queer culture may be catching up but don’t expect him to rest on his laurels. Show opens at LA’s Catalina Jazz Club 7pm Oct. 20
Idaho Family Policy Center helped draft legislation asking state lawmakers to prohibit drag performances from public places
The homophobic and anti-trans/queer backlash against the event was spread online and across multiple social media platforms
The drag performance was slated to be an event billed as family friendly, open to all, but organizers forced to change plans after complaints
Libs of TikTok and other anti-LGBTQ media falsely claimed a drag queen exposed himself to minors — now the performer is suing
“I’m going to that library, I’m going with a bucked of dog shit and I’m pouring it on your parents and rubbing it into their eyes”
The threats of violence came after social media posts by the anti-LGBTQ+ Libs Of TikTok and far-right media outlet Blaze TV
Boise Pride later cancelled plans for the drag show- the decision was made because of safety concerns for the children and their parents
It’s a miracle nobody got hurt or worse. (And by the way, LGBTQ folks, PLEASE don’t bring guns to protests. Nothing good can come of it.)
