Angels with large 'wings' shield students from harm at Utah pride march

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/07/angels-with-large-wings-shield-students-from-harm-at-utah-pride-march

Angels with large ‘wings’ shield students from harm at Utah pride march

Supporters of LGBTQ+ students rallying in Utah were given protection from protesters hurling insults and misinformation over the weekend by allies dressed as angels, who raised huge fabric “wings” to shield queer marchers.

Members of Brigham Young University’s (BYU) queer community were confronted at a pride event last Saturday by anti-gay students and outside protesters, the Salt Lake Tribune reported, but they found they had an unusual and effective security barrier.

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Protesters’ presence at the event came as many US Republican-led states take steps to limit LGBTQ rights, especially in public educational institutions.

And there are heightened efforts to block queer students from enjoying the same privileges as their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts at religious colleges, such as Yeshiva University in New York’s refusal to recognize a pride group, a dispute that has gone to court.

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[MuseRider]

1. Like they did

for Matthew Shepard. Love this.

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2. The accompanying photo in the story is simply stunning

Unable to copy it at this time, but even on its own it's worth a look.

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3. Why can't we live and let live?

Roe, Roe, Roe your vote
against theocracy!
Republicans revoke your rights
and kill democracy!

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OT: I'm going to have to dig up some money -- reading lots from The Guardian.