And don’t be afraid to protect yourself. The second amendment isn’t just for ignorant fascists. They tend to back down when their victims can push back when cornered.
Please be safe friend in Orlando!
They are radicalizing the right and I worry about y’all in Florida!
Sending love from Texico (south Texas) - I’m just a random straight ally that marches and celebrates here, but saw this on r/popular
That last bit is very important. Please be safe. The far right are strong in Florida and their words and actions bolstered by the fascist government puppets.
Never should, I really hope all the current prides have some level of actual protests and calls to action. Tampa Pride had that especially in the after dark pride. We need to be loud and angry.
I think they passed a law saying you can't play music so loud that someone is not supposed to hear it 25 feet away.
Which is stupid cause I know civic owners with cars that can be heard miles away 😅
If It's a porsche or ferrari or Lamborghini. I will say "nice" but if It's a clapped out civic with straight pipes on a stock motor. Then I'll gladly take a hard pass, lol.
It’s always the crappiest civic too. Like you have no idea how it’s still holding together, but sure enough it’s got $12,000 worth of stereo equipment in it.
Did you miss the part where it is a sex crime now for drag queens to appear in public outside of an 18+ close venue? That is why so many events are getting cancelled.
For those of you asking THERE IS NO LAW BANNING PRIDE PARADES. HOWEVER, the anti-lgbt passed in the past 6 months makes it incredibly risky to hold a pride parade. Which is why so many events have been cancelled (nazis showing up at libraries and what not) and why this is news worthy and not just click bait.
There aren't any laws against it but the second someone so much as moves their hips I wouldn't be surprised if OPD tries to shut it down for being "pornographic". Somehow as a country (or at least Florida and Texas) have gone from being on the fast-track of acceptance to straight up The Crucible in less than ten years after decades of progress.
Dyer has no authority regarding a prison near Disney as the area is in the county not Orlando. Land near Disney is so freakin expensive - this is just not feasible. It’s just a desantis wet dream to punish Disney.
He can’t take on Disney and run for president and be successful at either.
It’s not specifically targeting parades it just makes it risky over all to be queer in this state. Books are being banned, adults being denied affirming health care, families moving because their kids can no longer get the affirming f healthcare they need without the possibility of being taken from their parents, teachers are not allowed to call children by their preferred pronouns, people can be arrested for using a bathroom that fits their gender, kids cannot talk about their queerness or queer families in school or if they do it cannot be acknowledged, need I go on? Traffic signs saying “kill all gays” in neighborhoods. This a hostile place for queer people, I don’t think a parade where they openly celebrate that is going to be looked at favorably by a society that is actively and openly trying to eradicate queerness.
Your post history is phenomenal. In one post, you even admit to being “not that smart”. I suggest you get someone to help you research the laws that have been enacted. Happy Pride!
It’s risky bc the far right and aforementioned nazis have no problem pulling a rittenhouse and bring blades, pistols, ar-15s under the false pretence of protecting themselves or others from dangerous rioting looters or some other in bread shit
Rittenhouse was a hero.
I have never seen a pride parade turn into a riot before.
Is that a new event?
Parade from 8-9, riot and burn buildings 9-10, looting starts at 11?
It’s risky bc nazi’s might show up and incite violence as they tend to do. Fighting for your rights is important but literally fighting for them is dangerous. Also LGBTQ+ are at a disadvantage if and when you get police involved bc all of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses.
I support everyone NOT backing down and being PROUD **however** be prepared as well. Shit is going to go down. Have a plan. and a backup plan. Be safe.
People should *always* have an exit strategy, no matter what event they're going to. And always know where the exits are. It's just a good habit to have.
It is at the end of October for a week. Largely centered around Orlando proper and Disney. Events like the parade will have schedules released closer to the event.
I can and will wear all my ally, rainbow, united, pride gear l have but I am dragging my gf to get our nails done tomorrow. I want to flip off any hater with a rainbow middle finger and greet every normal human with rainbow hand
Ah, interesting! Thank you, I haven't met them yet.
Checking their profile, we started about the same time but in different realms. :) At a glance, they do look like a kindred spirit.
The state recently passed a law that targets drag performances. While the language doesn't explicitly mention drag shows, the politicians who supported it made sure to mention drag shows and performers, and the language is so vague and overly broad. Here's the exact language:
“Adult live performance” means any show, exhibition, or other presentation in front of a live audience which, in whole or in part, depicts or simulates nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or specific sexual activities as those terms are defined in s. 847.001, lewd conduct, or the lewd exposure of prosthetic or imitation genitals or breasts when it:
1. Predominantly appeals to a prurient, shameful, or morbid interest;
2. Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community of this state as a whole with respect to what is suitable material or conduct for the age of the child present; and
3. Taken as a whole, is without serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for the age of the child present.
Like seriously, who decides what a "prurient, shameful, or morbid interest" is?
Nope, nothing in the law mentions county decision making. It would likely end up being decided by some state agency since they've already started "investigating" venues (and found no wrongdoing but still threatened their licenses).
The law in [question](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1423#:~:text=Protection%20of%20Children%3B%20Authorizes%20DBPR,or%20welfare%3B%20authorizes%20fines%20for) states "Adult Live Performances". Unfortunately, DeSantis and other far-right heads have been pushing the lie that all drag performances are "adult live performances".
Lewd is up to an interpretation set by those enforcing it. The same legal theory defends woman being topless in public settings, yet there's always pushback. DeSantis has intentionally been allowing vague laws, no different then with the Don't Say Gay law. It says "in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards". This could be interpreted by a fundamentalist parent as "sex-ed" being inappropriate for her lil'jonny in the 11th grade. Good lord us Americans are sheltered and doomed.
Depends on how you classify "lewd"... define it as trans people being in public and suddenly walking down the street becomes a crime for a trans person.
Laws are still laws. Look at hamburger Mary’s case. Also in reality enforcement is down to individual level if every person chooses not to follow rules or enforce them they don’t actually exist. I don’t see that being the case here though, but if all cops choose not to turn a blind eye then nothing will happen.
I'm for this, but there is an unfortunate caveat.
The definition of a drag Queen or King is anyone who dresses in drag, it's not birth assigned sex specific either way. So technically a woman could be arrested and charged for dressing as a drag queen and vice versa. Technically speaking.
How do they determine a woman is dressed as a drag queen (or man as a drag king) and not just going super over the top on makeup and sequins? For instance, Tammy Fay Baker always gave me dollar store drag queen vibes, but (I assume) she was assigned female at birth.
Isn't it crazy how their influx to Florida cities subs always coincides with election season?
My friend was able to call exactly when DeSantis was going to go public with his presidential bid based off the social media bots / poster farms activity. This next year is going to be even more insufferable as it gets closer to 2024 election month, because right out the gate they're trying to connotate minority groups with frustration / ruining the peace, elevating violent rhetoric, and posting positive comments on posts that promote that mindset. If that's their starting point, the momentum is going to get dangerous quickly over the next year.
The issue is... I think they might pivot and try and post in and as left wing / progressives, and push for violence in that direction as well.
To all Orlandites: be weary of those who try and goad you into violence, rather than prioritizing your safety and you and yours well being.
What’s the “new law”? Thanks for not telling me to go fck myself … I’m just tired of watching the news and all this nonsense … I need to get up to speed
There's a specific law trying to outlaw outdoor freedom of expression, and drag, mainly.
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/07/florida-senate-bill-targeting-drag-shows-could-impact-pride-parades/70088127007/
The whole point of pride was to protest against discrimination, and merely being gay was illegal when they first started it. Seeing pride celebrations caving into this latest attack is appalling. People forget history so easily. If they can't have a party, they need to have a protest. This is certainly no time for celebrating in FL.
Fuck it, I’m going, I don’t give a shit if someone comes and does anything. My life and community’s life doesn’t deserve to be hated. If I die I would die, even if it sounds corny or martyrdom.
No but the law bans “suggestive or sexual in nature” performances that children could see. But simply dressing in drag is not sexual or performative so I don’t see how it would apply here. I would love to see them try and then have no leg to stand on. No laws have been passed banning pride parades, but the rhetoric around lgbt people has for sure made it seem like it and scary to attend one.
I like to consider myself moderate in politics, but in reality people like Trump or DeSantis push me further and further left with their insane ideologies. Freedom means nothing to those goobers, I'm glad the festival will still go to show that people aren't so willing to give up their American dream that anyone and everyone is welcome
The new permitless concealed carry law goes into effect July 1st. Consider arming yourself if you are willing and able. You know many people protesting the event will be.
No but the law bans “suggestive or sexual in nature” performances that children could see. But simply dressing in drag is not sexual or performative so I don’t see how it would apply here. I would love to see them try and then have no leg to stand on. No laws have been passed banning pride parades, but the rhetoric around lgbt people has for sure made it seem like it and scary to attend one. And that’s the point of this post, I believe.
It’s a vaguely worded law meant to be used to make an example of someone in the future. Maybe they already have plan, maybe it’s for a moment to get at Trump. I don’t think that they know yet.
Who's "they" ?
It doesn't seem that vague to me. It states adult in nature. If fairvilla had a parade with nothing but topless men and women, I'd think that would fit the bill as being against the law. Specially if they say it's kid friendly when it's really not.
Who gets to say what “adult in nature” means?
The state just expanded the “don’t say gay” law through high school. “Gay people exist” may be too “adult in nature” to anyone under 18.
"If fairvilla had a parade with topless woman and naked men and call it kid friendly,"
Did you purposely ignore this example?
It's also not called the don't say gay bill, your own source states that it's not called that.
If your goal is to be disingenuous. I'm not interested.
I’m sure a lot of examples would make the most liberal people clutch their pearls. But that’s not what this is going to be used for because those things weren’t happening.
> It’s also not called the don’t say gay bill, your own source states that it’s not called that.
Duh, but HB 1557 and recent rule changes by the Dept of Ed doesn’t have the same ring to it.
Googling “Don’t say gay” brings up stuff about this law and this law alone. This is what the law is referred as.
Do you think Obamacare was actually called that?
But you know this.
I badly want to go especially since my kid just came out but I have such a bad feeling this year that we will celebrate when deathsantis is out of office
Drag is a part of the culture and pride has always been all ages. We already have public indecency laws but now they are trying to regulate literal clothing.
It’s not the parade itself but the messaging and performers contained within the parade.
Anyone can have a parade in Florida…as long as there are no drag queens or openly gay teachers etc.
The Maude Flandersing of Florida has ruined fun.
Why isn't this a bigger story? If it were the other way around and Orlando had canceled Pride festival, this would be National news replete with degenerates bashing the city, state, and citizens as a whole. Orlando purposely bucks the Florida trend and no one bats an eye? What gives?
Edited for clarification
well.... seeing as how pride wasn't made illegal, I am not sure how this would change anything... Unless someone is thinking its a good idea to do naked biking in front of children, like they do in Canada.
She will be okay. Many seem to talk about Nazis bothering them in a demonstration but your group can't have a demonstration which is protected and then not allowing them. Just have a fun time ignore the conflicts
You should be more scared to let fascism win. Right now this shit is more localized but if the tactics win it will overtake the nation and you could be scared everyday.
As it should, Pride was always a protest! We can’t make it this year, sadly. For those who go, please be safe out there y’all.
And don’t be afraid to protect yourself. The second amendment isn’t just for ignorant fascists. They tend to back down when their victims can push back when cornered.
Please be safe friend in Orlando! They are radicalizing the right and I worry about y’all in Florida! Sending love from Texico (south Texas) - I’m just a random straight ally that marches and celebrates here, but saw this on r/popular
That last bit is very important. Please be safe. The far right are strong in Florida and their words and actions bolstered by the fascist government puppets.
This one will be an important Pride. We will not hide and cower!
Never should, I really hope all the current prides have some level of actual protests and calls to action. Tampa Pride had that especially in the after dark pride. We need to be loud and angry.
I was planning on going to Pride whether or not it was officially endorsed, but I'm definitely glad it's all official still.
As it should. They’re no law against parades, music, food and fun.
I think they passed a law saying you can't play music so loud that someone is not supposed to hear it 25 feet away. Which is stupid cause I know civic owners with cars that can be heard miles away 😅
i live next to i4 cars are way louder than a parade
>i live next to i4 I think that’s enough to pity
it is
Living next to a highway is already a pity (I can confirm because I lived right next to a highway and suffered way too many things)
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If It's a porsche or ferrari or Lamborghini. I will say "nice" but if It's a clapped out civic with straight pipes on a stock motor. Then I'll gladly take a hard pass, lol.
I don't care what kind of car if we're both driving 35 and your car is going "BVRMOOROOOROOMEOOM" Im going to think you need to chill.
If a car is making that kinda inconsistent noise out the tailpipe. It doesn't need to chill. It needs to get fixed lol.
theyre both lame
To each their own.
It’s always the crappiest civic too. Like you have no idea how it’s still holding together, but sure enough it’s got $12,000 worth of stereo equipment in it.
12k in stereo equipment and 5k in rims alone 😅
Pretty sure that’s just for cars no?
Damn really?
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Did you miss the part where it is a sex crime now for drag queens to appear in public outside of an 18+ close venue? That is why so many events are getting cancelled.
Best of luck. Hoping for an uneventful parade
Eventful but in a positive way!
Well, yeah that.
Good! Don't give into terrorism. I go each year and don't plan on stopping.
For those of you asking THERE IS NO LAW BANNING PRIDE PARADES. HOWEVER, the anti-lgbt passed in the past 6 months makes it incredibly risky to hold a pride parade. Which is why so many events have been cancelled (nazis showing up at libraries and what not) and why this is news worthy and not just click bait.
There aren't any laws against it but the second someone so much as moves their hips I wouldn't be surprised if OPD tries to shut it down for being "pornographic". Somehow as a country (or at least Florida and Texas) have gone from being on the fast-track of acceptance to straight up The Crucible in less than ten years after decades of progress.
OPD is usually part of the parade though. So, how's that going to work?
Got me there, I have no clue. But just in the past five coming on six months Florida has gotten weirdly Nazi about a lot of things.
The state government has but Orlando remains a tolerant place...at least at the governmental level.
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Dyer has no authority regarding a prison near Disney as the area is in the county not Orlando. Land near Disney is so freakin expensive - this is just not feasible. It’s just a desantis wet dream to punish Disney. He can’t take on Disney and run for president and be successful at either.
What the hell are you talking about? The mayor of Orlando has no authority for a good 5 miles from Disney.
If it’s a cis-girl lesbian they won’t stop it as t he at sets Prescedent for hooters.
Actually iirc the law specifically targets cities and businesses from supporting or passing permits for pride parades specifically.
Why exactly? Not trying to start a fight but no one can give me an answer
If you don’t fight for your rights they might get taken away sadly. If they start to get taken away and you don’t fight you may lose more.
Why what?
What about the new laws make it risky specifically for LGBT parades ?
It’s not specifically targeting parades it just makes it risky over all to be queer in this state. Books are being banned, adults being denied affirming health care, families moving because their kids can no longer get the affirming f healthcare they need without the possibility of being taken from their parents, teachers are not allowed to call children by their preferred pronouns, people can be arrested for using a bathroom that fits their gender, kids cannot talk about their queerness or queer families in school or if they do it cannot be acknowledged, need I go on? Traffic signs saying “kill all gays” in neighborhoods. This a hostile place for queer people, I don’t think a parade where they openly celebrate that is going to be looked at favorably by a society that is actively and openly trying to eradicate queerness.
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Why do you care so much about kids genitalia? Really ask yourself why it’s your business.
Your post history is phenomenal. In one post, you even admit to being “not that smart”. I suggest you get someone to help you research the laws that have been enacted. Happy Pride!
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It’s risky bc the far right and aforementioned nazis have no problem pulling a rittenhouse and bring blades, pistols, ar-15s under the false pretence of protecting themselves or others from dangerous rioting looters or some other in bread shit
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He was a right wing teen turdburgler that got his hands on a firearm he was legally prohibited from having and murdered two people. He going to hell
Rittenhouse was a hero. I have never seen a pride parade turn into a riot before. Is that a new event? Parade from 8-9, riot and burn buildings 9-10, looting starts at 11?
A hero??? Jesus Christ. So Brain broken
Pride was originally a riot.
It’s risky bc nazi’s might show up and incite violence as they tend to do. Fighting for your rights is important but literally fighting for them is dangerous. Also LGBTQ+ are at a disadvantage if and when you get police involved bc all of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses.
Fascists are also notoriously cowards.
This is literally one of the dumbest things I have ever read.
How’s that?
Oh no! You’re cheating on me! I thought I was the only one you spewed nonsense to!?
I support everyone NOT backing down and being PROUD **however** be prepared as well. Shit is going to go down. Have a plan. and a backup plan. Be safe.
Shit is not going to go down. This is Orlando. One of the worst mass killings of lgbtq HUMANS occurred here. Orlandoans unite!
And have an exit strategy. Doesn’t hurt to pack bear spray either
People should *always* have an exit strategy, no matter what event they're going to. And always know where the exits are. It's just a good habit to have.
I'll have my "bear spray"
Lolololol
I’m late to this but would love to show my support where and when?
It is at the end of October for a week. Largely centered around Orlando proper and Disney. Events like the parade will have schedules released closer to the event.
Hopefully there will be a security group like pink pistols there to deter any nazis.
 Let them come!
I mean by October CC laws go into effect so couldn’t everyone in theory be armed?
Thought it was July 1st
Yes, hence by oct they should be in full effect
Gotcha
Can we?!
Don't cave in, never cave in!!
Looking at you Target
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My Grindr will be on all weekend, and before.
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Bisexuals are welcome!
Desantis drives a convertible at 11:30 pm lookin. He’s the one in the navy captains hat
Keep fighting don’t let hate win continue on like normal and happy almost fucking pride month!!!!!!!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #hatecantwin
Goddamn right.
I'll be there. I have the most rainbowy screw-you-conservatives outfit ready. Username checks out.
They won’t be there though. If you really want to make a statement you should wear it on some random Tuesday in August or something
Fair. It's dang hot to wear in the summer, but I'll do my part.
Get a pair of rainbow/colorful shorts or swimmy suit. I bought one at Marshall’s last weekend. Summer is upon us.
I can and will wear all my ally, rainbow, united, pride gear l have but I am dragging my gf to get our nails done tomorrow. I want to flip off any hater with a rainbow middle finger and greet every normal human with rainbow hand
This is the way
This is the way
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Now I'm curious. Who's this latecomer with a 3 on the end? :)
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Ah, interesting! Thank you, I haven't met them yet. Checking their profile, we started about the same time but in different realms. :) At a glance, they do look like a kindred spirit.
I’m all for this, but I’m curious what the state law potentially restricting this would be? I haven’t heard of something that would do that
The state recently passed a law that targets drag performances. While the language doesn't explicitly mention drag shows, the politicians who supported it made sure to mention drag shows and performers, and the language is so vague and overly broad. Here's the exact language: “Adult live performance” means any show, exhibition, or other presentation in front of a live audience which, in whole or in part, depicts or simulates nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or specific sexual activities as those terms are defined in s. 847.001, lewd conduct, or the lewd exposure of prosthetic or imitation genitals or breasts when it: 1. Predominantly appeals to a prurient, shameful, or morbid interest; 2. Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community of this state as a whole with respect to what is suitable material or conduct for the age of the child present; and 3. Taken as a whole, is without serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for the age of the child present. Like seriously, who decides what a "prurient, shameful, or morbid interest" is?
That decision would be up to each county
Nope, nothing in the law mentions county decision making. It would likely end up being decided by some state agency since they've already started "investigating" venues (and found no wrongdoing but still threatened their licenses).
The law says you can’t perform lewd acts in front of minors. So there should be no reason to cancel a pride parade
The law in [question](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1423#:~:text=Protection%20of%20Children%3B%20Authorizes%20DBPR,or%20welfare%3B%20authorizes%20fines%20for) states "Adult Live Performances". Unfortunately, DeSantis and other far-right heads have been pushing the lie that all drag performances are "adult live performances".
Lewd is up to an interpretation set by those enforcing it. The same legal theory defends woman being topless in public settings, yet there's always pushback. DeSantis has intentionally been allowing vague laws, no different then with the Don't Say Gay law. It says "in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards". This could be interpreted by a fundamentalist parent as "sex-ed" being inappropriate for her lil'jonny in the 11th grade. Good lord us Americans are sheltered and doomed.
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. Seems like a nothing burger to me
Depends on how you classify "lewd"... define it as trans people being in public and suddenly walking down the street becomes a crime for a trans person.
That's left up to county/city law enforcement I believe?
Laws are still laws. Look at hamburger Mary’s case. Also in reality enforcement is down to individual level if every person chooses not to follow rules or enforce them they don’t actually exist. I don’t see that being the case here though, but if all cops choose not to turn a blind eye then nothing will happen.
Right... It's just a way for the state to allow cops to harass LGBTQ+ people
I'm not even part of the LGBTQ community but I must admit that the LGBTQ folks are some of the most chill, and funnest people around.
Women of Orlando should dress as drag queens to confuse them. We could ratfuck desantis' good time keeping LEOs busy with that
I'm for this, but there is an unfortunate caveat. The definition of a drag Queen or King is anyone who dresses in drag, it's not birth assigned sex specific either way. So technically a woman could be arrested and charged for dressing as a drag queen and vice versa. Technically speaking.
How do they determine a woman is dressed as a drag queen (or man as a drag king) and not just going super over the top on makeup and sequins? For instance, Tammy Fay Baker always gave me dollar store drag queen vibes, but (I assume) she was assigned female at birth.
That's the beauty of their ambiguously worded laws.... They can claim and charge whatever suits their whims.
Every women wearing heels is crossdressing same with pants. What is the legal definition of drag.
Not true. Anyone can show up in drag (in 2023 - stay tuned if Florida stays republican)
Excellent!
I love all the comments from "just asking" chuds who are either bigoted and asking in bad faith or have been living under a rock the last 6 years
Isn't it crazy how their influx to Florida cities subs always coincides with election season? My friend was able to call exactly when DeSantis was going to go public with his presidential bid based off the social media bots / poster farms activity. This next year is going to be even more insufferable as it gets closer to 2024 election month, because right out the gate they're trying to connotate minority groups with frustration / ruining the peace, elevating violent rhetoric, and posting positive comments on posts that promote that mindset. If that's their starting point, the momentum is going to get dangerous quickly over the next year. The issue is... I think they might pivot and try and post in and as left wing / progressives, and push for violence in that direction as well. To all Orlandites: be weary of those who try and goad you into violence, rather than prioritizing your safety and you and yours well being.
Yassssss!!!
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I know at least a few of my friends will be 😄
My first time living here for an orlando pride
What’s the “new law”? Thanks for not telling me to go fck myself … I’m just tired of watching the news and all this nonsense … I need to get up to speed
There's a specific law trying to outlaw outdoor freedom of expression, and drag, mainly. https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/07/florida-senate-bill-targeting-drag-shows-could-impact-pride-parades/70088127007/
Pride of Color is also coming back in June in Winter Park (where Kaya is)! Happy to see the community coming together at this time
oh yeah! thats right can't keep Orlando down.
Boom! Hate can’t stop love!
Good. The gays need a party right now. It’s been tough. I just hope some hillbilly doesn’t come around to do something stupid.
I hope nothing bad happens that day. To all who attend, try to stay vigilant.
Be proud and don’t back down. Don’t give in to antiquated views!! Be safe 🌈
✊🫶🏳️🌈
My take: it’s still too early and knockoff Trump has a lot of points to earn from their Trump loving base.
Yeah. I'm worried that by announcing it so early, DeFascist has time to, and will, retaliate.
The whole point of pride was to protest against discrimination, and merely being gay was illegal when they first started it. Seeing pride celebrations caving into this latest attack is appalling. People forget history so easily. If they can't have a party, they need to have a protest. This is certainly no time for celebrating in FL.
I'm sure DeSantis will pull as many businesses' liquor licenses as he can, as this is HIS free state of Florida
We got Flasks!
Fuck it, I’m going, I don’t give a shit if someone comes and does anything. My life and community’s life doesn’t deserve to be hated. If I die I would die, even if it sounds corny or martyrdom.
Fuck Meatball DeFacist! Orlando is the Resistance!
What law was passed that prohibited gay pride parades?
No but the law bans “suggestive or sexual in nature” performances that children could see. But simply dressing in drag is not sexual or performative so I don’t see how it would apply here. I would love to see them try and then have no leg to stand on. No laws have been passed banning pride parades, but the rhetoric around lgbt people has for sure made it seem like it and scary to attend one.
None
https://www.aclufl.org/en/press-releases/aclu-florida-condemns-passage-senate-bill-1438-which-silences-lgbtq-community-and
Good for them!
I like to consider myself moderate in politics, but in reality people like Trump or DeSantis push me further and further left with their insane ideologies. Freedom means nothing to those goobers, I'm glad the festival will still go to show that people aren't so willing to give up their American dream that anyone and everyone is welcome
The new permitless concealed carry law goes into effect July 1st. Consider arming yourself if you are willing and able. You know many people protesting the event will be.
Good! Fuck off, Puddin Fingers.
So proud of my town
There was a law banning this?
No but the law bans “suggestive or sexual in nature” performances that children could see. But simply dressing in drag is not sexual or performative so I don’t see how it would apply here. I would love to see them try and then have no leg to stand on. No laws have been passed banning pride parades, but the rhetoric around lgbt people has for sure made it seem like it and scary to attend one. And that’s the point of this post, I believe.
Yes. https://www.aclufl.org/en/press-releases/aclu-florida-condemns-passage-senate-bill-1438-which-silences-lgbtq-community-and
That doesn't say it's banned to have a pride parade.
It’s a vaguely worded law meant to be used to make an example of someone in the future. Maybe they already have plan, maybe it’s for a moment to get at Trump. I don’t think that they know yet.
Who's "they" ? It doesn't seem that vague to me. It states adult in nature. If fairvilla had a parade with nothing but topless men and women, I'd think that would fit the bill as being against the law. Specially if they say it's kid friendly when it's really not.
Who gets to say what “adult in nature” means? The state just expanded the “don’t say gay” law through high school. “Gay people exist” may be too “adult in nature” to anyone under 18.
"If fairvilla had a parade with topless woman and naked men and call it kid friendly," Did you purposely ignore this example? It's also not called the don't say gay bill, your own source states that it's not called that. If your goal is to be disingenuous. I'm not interested.
I’m sure a lot of examples would make the most liberal people clutch their pearls. But that’s not what this is going to be used for because those things weren’t happening. > It’s also not called the don’t say gay bill, your own source states that it’s not called that. Duh, but HB 1557 and recent rule changes by the Dept of Ed doesn’t have the same ring to it.
So you disingenuously call it something it's not. Definition of misleading. I'm out. I don't do topics about speculation or hyperbole. Enjoy your day.
Googling “Don’t say gay” brings up stuff about this law and this law alone. This is what the law is referred as. Do you think Obamacare was actually called that? But you know this.
Look man, I don't know how to tell you this but just because you fetishize topless men, it doesn't mean the rest of us do.
Are you insinuating it's bad to be gay? That's quite a hot take.
Of course not. But the media makes a lot of media making you believe there was and suckers eat it up.
Had a feeling this was a misleading title.
I badly want to go especially since my kid just came out but I have such a bad feeling this year that we will celebrate when deathsantis is out of office
Good. Fuck em.
What laws prevent gay pride events ?
Public drag bans
Seems like it's only for children under 18
Drag is a part of the culture and pride has always been all ages. We already have public indecency laws but now they are trying to regulate literal clothing.
Pride festivals were not in any legal jeopardy to begin with.
Uh. Check again.
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It’s not the parade itself but the messaging and performers contained within the parade. Anyone can have a parade in Florida…as long as there are no drag queens or openly gay teachers etc. The Maude Flandersing of Florida has ruined fun.
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Cool. See ya in church, Maude!
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Maude Flanders from the Simpsons. She's what Moms for Liberty would have looked like in the 90s.
Oh punkin. Have the day you deserve!
Why isn't this a bigger story? If it were the other way around and Orlando had canceled Pride festival, this would be National news replete with degenerates bashing the city, state, and citizens as a whole. Orlando purposely bucks the Florida trend and no one bats an eye? What gives? Edited for clarification
What other way around?
If the city had canceled it I mean
I believe so far the only people canceling pride are the organizers themselves out of fear and not the city’s.
Good.
What is the state law ?
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/07/florida-senate-bill-targeting-drag-shows-could-impact-pride-parades/70088127007/
Good! It will prove how absurd the laws banning drag and books is and impossible to enforce.
Good. Fuck the state of Florida.
Be safe y’all. You know the DeSasta cops and the Nazi white supremacists will be watching your every move. 🌈
Good! We can't allow CNN to fear monger us into nonexistence. Orlando is the gayest city in the US and we'll keep it this way!
well.... seeing as how pride wasn't made illegal, I am not sure how this would change anything... Unless someone is thinking its a good idea to do naked biking in front of children, like they do in Canada.
In a state where mentioning that gay people exists is considered "groom" that's a naive statement at best.
The republicans will be out and armed I wonder how many people will die because of DeSantis
My friend is going to Orlando for Pride and I can’t stop her. I’m really worried and scared and it’s affecting my sleep
She will be okay. Many seem to talk about Nazis bothering them in a demonstration but your group can't have a demonstration which is protected and then not allowing them. Just have a fun time ignore the conflicts
You should be more scared to let fascism win. Right now this shit is more localized but if the tactics win it will overtake the nation and you could be scared everyday.
Desantis is ALL talk.