The national wave of anti-gay, anti-trans hate is erupting here in Los Angeles County – and it’s a lot uglier and even more sinister than you think. It’s being led and fed by dangerous forces – Proud Boys, right-wingers, and Capitol Hill rioters.
On this episode, Mike talks with independent journalists Sean Beckner-Carmitchel and Joey Scott, who explain what really went down in North Hollywood and Glendale, and who is really behind it.
NEWS REPORTS:
Daily Beast: How Far-Right Extremists Are Targeting Pro-LGBT Schools
Knock LA: Proud Boys and Others Descend on Glendale Unified School District
Sean's coverage of the protests at Saticoy Elementary School:
Sean's coverage of the protests in Glendale:
Joey's coverage of the right-wing players at the demonstrations:
IMPORTANT STATEMENTS
Statement from GALAS LGBTQ+ Armenian Society, Southern California Armenian Democrats, Armenian-American Action Network: https://www.galasla.org/post/in-response-to-the-recent-events-in-los-angeles-area-schools
Jackie Goldberg Speech: "Fear is not our Friend. Love is."
Statement from Glendale Unified School District Parents for Public Schools: (LINK)
Statement from Glendale Mayor Dan Brotman: https://twitter.com/MyGlendale/status/1666837632930947072
ORGANIZATIONAL LINKS
GALAS LGBTQ+ Armenian Society
Southern California Armenian Democrats
Armenian-American Action Network
Glendale Unified School District Parents for Public Schools
The Real Jordan Henry
Sean Beckner-Carmitchel
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Joey Scott
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