LIVE – ANTIFA PLANNING TO ATTACK BOSTON STRAIGHT PRIDE PARADE #BOS831
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— Solidarity Against Hate- Boston (@Bos_Solidarity) August 31, 2019
8:45am EST: Read Boston police’s advisory on Saturday’s ‘Straight Pride Parade’
8:40am EST:
This is John Hugo giving a speech in Waltham one year ago. He was a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, and he received 24% of the vote in a heavily Democrat state.#StraightPrideParade #StraightPride
.https://t.co/9Oza3PR09p— David REPUBLICAN Cain (@BennytheKite) August 30, 2019
8:30am EST: Check In: Starts at 10:30 AM; be there by 11 AM // Start Time: Noon //Bring: American flags, water, snacks, sun screen, sun glasses, and your Super Happy Fun self! SuperHappyFunAmerica.com
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In advance of the Straight Pride Parade, Antifa has publicly expressed their intent to violate law & terrorize organizers by fundraising for “bail money”.
Reminder! The bail fund for protestors against the fascist rally in Boston tomorrow is almost at it’s goal – chip in if you can!! https://t.co/kFkoQuVhA5
— Skyglow Demon (@chiaropteran) August 30, 2019
TOMORROW
8/31/19 @ 11AM
BOYLSTON @ ARLINGTON IN BOSTON
WE WILL WIN!
— Solidarity Against Hate- Boston (@Bos_Solidarity) August 31, 2019
What To Know About The ‘Straight Pride Parade’ Coming To Boston | WBUR News http://ow.ly/bkgN30prWpq
City Prepares For Event, Possible Protest – CBS Boston
BOSTON (CBS) – Boston Police and colleges in the area are making safety preparations ahead of an event scheduled for Saturday dubbed the “straight pride parade.”
Emerson students are moving in, but Saturday the college warns of a disruptive or even dangerous event taking place on the streets directly outside.
“It honestly really scares me. I think a straight pride parade is nothing more than pride masquerading as hate,” said Sabrina Sexauer, Emerson student
The parade is in response to gay pride events.
“Straight is great. We love being straight. And there’s nothing wrong with celebrating our sexual orientation,” said John Hugo, founder of the group Super Happy Fun America, which organized the parade.
John Hugo, organizer of the Straight Pride Parade. (WBZ-TV)
Arline Isaacson co-chairs the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus. She stresses straight people have not been marginalized throughout history for their sexuality.
“People don’t lose their jobs, or their apartments, or be denied public accommodations because they’re straight,” Isaacson said. “So it’s silly to say they need a straight pride parade when candidly straight pride takes place 365 days a year.”
The parade begins Saturday at Copley Square and ends at City Hall with speakers. Organizers have a four-hour permit starting at noon.
Boston Police set up barriers ahead of the Straight Pride Parade. (WBZ-TV)
Boston Police are expecting more counter-demonstrators to the parade than actual parade participants.
“Hey listen, straight, gay we all got to be on this earth together, let them do what they are going to do,” said David Smith, Boston.
Because of the potential volatility, police are restricting parking, what people can bring and there will be lots of officers. Sign poles are banned because they could potentially be used as weapons.
Emerson College has even canceled an event and restricted access to certain buildings. Students plan to use the dorms along the route for their own message.
“People are talking about hanging their gay pride flags out the window, which I am all for. We are all against it,” said Leo De Paolis, Emerson student.
As of Friday, barricades were already set up at City Hall Plaza. Police will also set up metal detectors at there and conduct bag checks.
“It’s OK to disagree. And it’s OK if we have people protesting against us. Don’t do it illegally,” Hugo said.
via CBS Boston https://ift.tt/2LpRY1k