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Proud Boys harass Jacksonville drag show but abandon field to defenders before show starts

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 12/19/2022 - 00:32

On the 18th of December, the Proud Boys (an extreme-right terrorist group)descended on the venue putting on a drag show in Jacksonville, FL. Defenders prepared for the worst and safely got people inside. Before the show could even begin, the Proud Boys quit the field, possibly to watch football or soccer. There was no sign of them at the Shell station where they had parked their cars.

Video: Proud Boys harass the JAX drag show but soon give up 1 min 48 sec

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Proud Boys (far right terrorists) outside a Jacksonville drag show

Fascists and Christian Nationalists terrorize LGBTQ communities and drag events in possible nationwide offensive

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 12/05/2022 - 02:51

Video: Some of the Dec 3 Fascist attacks on the LGBTQ community 56 seconds

The 3ed of December is a day that shall live in infamy. On that day, neo-Nazis, Christian Nationalist, and other Fascists assaulted drag events in multiple cities almost simultaniously and held at least one standalone hate
protest as well.

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This march appears to be Patriot Front, they linked up with Proud Boys in black and gold to invade the entire neighborhood of a scheduled drag show in Columbus, Ohio

Counterprotesters defend Ft Lauderdale from anti-trans hate rally and Proud Boys

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 12/04/2022 - 19:16

On the 3ed of December, the Proud Boys, so-called "Gays against Groomers" "Moms4Liberty," and other far rights extremists rallied on the beach in Ft Lauderdale, FL to support DeSantis's attacks on transgender folks. Counterprotesters matched their turnout, and repeatedly drove Proud Boys out of the counterprotest site. Soon,the fascists tired and left, leaving the pro-LGBTQ contingent in posession of the field.

Video: standing up to bigots, chasing Proud Boys out of the counterprotest 5 min 29 sec

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Right Wing

HAD ENOUGH after Colorado, bashing back is the order of the day

Activists disrupt Banquet for Capitol Hill "Crisis Pregnancy Center," a fake clinic

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 12/01/2022 - 23:23

On Dec 1, a banquet for the so-called "Capitol Hill Crisis Pregnancy Center" was held at a Marriot in Crystal City. Protesters showed up outside chanting and banging drums. In addition, a projector was used to show messages on the side of the building. On top of all else, three protesters got inside and shouted down the proceedings. One person screamed "Jane Says Revenge, motherfuckers! Blood on your hands!

Video of outside action by John Zangas 49 sec

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Photo by John Zangas

Protesters show up at FOX news against the hate spewing from their broadcasts

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 11/30/2022 - 14:45

On the 29th of November, protesters showed up outside FOX News, opposing the hate they have been spewing. Passing drivers were asked to honk to show their support and many did. After the terrorist attack on Club Q and other recent events, renewed attention is being payed to the recruiters feeding the ranks of hate and religious extremism. One of these is FOX.

Video-passing drivers honk against FOX News's hate 18 seconds

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Photo by Our Rights DC

Armed LGBTQ march held in Dallas, Texas

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 11/24/2022 - 23:54

On the 22nd of November, in the wake of the murderous anti-LGBTQ rampage at Club Q in Colorado Springs, an armed pro-LGBTQ march was held in the Austin, Texas "Gayborhood." The Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club participated and posted several videos to their Twitter account.

Video posted to Twitter by Elm Fork John Brown Gun 30 seconds

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Dire warnings given by a speaker at Vigil for Club Q held in Santa Fe,NM

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 01:11

On the 22nd of November, one of no doubt a great many vigils remembering Club Q was held in Santa Fe, New Mexico. One of the speakers warned the assembed crowd that over 300 anti-LGBTQ bills have been filed by (GOP) politicians in state houses nationwide. He warned listeners to "arm yourself with knowledge" etc, but the key words "arm yourself" carry another meaning. He also warned that "the shit's gonna get real."

Video-speaker warns of 300+ anti-LGBTA bills, says "Shits gonna get real" 45 sec

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Mitch McConnell gets home demo in wake of Colorado Springs shooting

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 23:57

On the 22nd of November, protesters again showed up at the home of Mitch McConnell. This time they were there to demand accountability for GOP promotion of anti-LGBTQ hate in the wake of the armed attack on Club Q in Colorado Springs. Protest chants included "DC Don't like Fascists," "2,4,6,8 fascist hate won't make us straight 5,6,7,8 end the anti-trans hate" and many more.

Video clip by Our Rights DC 7 seconds

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Street chalk left by protesters at Mitch McConnell's house (Our Rights DC photo)

"Justice" Amy Coney Barrett gets home demo night after Trump's acceptance speech

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 11/16/2022 - 22:28

The 16th of November was just one night after Trump's formal announcement that he is running for the White House again. On that night, protesters again returned to the home of "Justice" Amy Coney Barrett, Trump appointee to the court. She also formerly held the title of "handmaid" in the Christian extremist group People of Praise.

Video from clips by Our Rights DC 1 min 28 sec

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Photo by Our Rights DC

Park Police attack Counterprotesters disrupting a TERF (anti-trans) rally

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 22:08

On the 7th of November, infamous anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen showed up in DC as part of her nationwide tour. Things got UGLY in DC. Park Police first demanded pro-trans activists move to a nearby spot, then attacked them and arrested one of them anyway for unknown reasons.

Video-Park Police attack counterprotesters, breaking promise to leave them alone if they moved back 1 min 11 sec

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Disrupting the TERF rally w bullhorns at the Lincoln Memorial

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