In her remarks, she espoused views that are considered homophobic and she referred to "sexual lifestyle" and "sexual preference" repeatedly
Factors driving renewed anti-LGBTQ+ extremism includes 'Don't Say Gay' laws, anti-trans sports bills & criminalizing trans youth healthcare
Police say a male juvenile student had made comments to another student expressing a desire to aim an AR towards demonstrators
"50 percent of calls, completely anonymous, who want nothing more than to scream and yell at us and offer death threats"
This is another example of growing attacks on LGBTQ people around the country & are a direct result of hateful, anti-LGBTQ political rhetoric
“The bottom line is Chelsea Piers is providing a venue to propagate hate toward the LGBTQ community and that is unacceptable on many levels"
An active hate crime investigation is underway as is an investigation into the annoying and harassing of children
Footage on Twitter showed the police responding to students with pepper powder balls and excessive use of force
One parent stated she believed that the presence of Pride flags and discussions of sexuality and gender identity could end up harming students
In regard to the suspect the West Palm Beach Police Deputy Chief noted; "I can say through his statement that there's no remorse"