Category: drag queen protest

Melbourne Drag Storytime Moved Online After Alleged Threats of Violence

May 15, 2023
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A Melbourne-based drag storytime event has been moved online after state police warned organisers of alleged threats of violence. A “Rainbow Storytime” event with cross-dresser Frock Hudson was supposed to be held at the Eltham Library on May 17 in the northeast of the city. Organisers will now hold the event, geared towards babies, toddlers,…

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Calgary Passes ‘Inclusive’ Bylaw Banning Protests Near Libraries, Rec Centres After Objections to Drag Queen Story Hour

March 14, 2023
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Calgary’s city council has voted 10–5 in favour of creating a bylaw to ban protests within 100 metres of a public swimming pool, recreation centre, or library. The council also voted 11–4 in favour of changing a bylaw about street harassment to include the word “intimidation” on March 14 after a few hours of debate. The…

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