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society1 year ago

"Lancaster Library Cancels Drag Queen Story Hour Amid Bomb Threats"

A drag queen story hour event at a Pennsylvania library was canceled due to a bomb threat and suspicious package, following weeks of local criticism. The police found no explosive devices and are investigating the incident. The event's sponsor, Lancaster Pride, expressed gratitude for community support and emphasized the importance of love prevailing over hate and intimidation. Authorities are seeking to identify and prosecute the person responsible for the hoax, while some local officials faced criticism for their prior rhetoric about the event.

via NBC News|
#bomb-threat#drag-queen-story-hour#hate-crime
society1 year ago

"Drag Queen Story Hour Sparks Bomb Threats and Chaos in Lancaster"

A Drag Queen Story Hour event at the Lancaster Public Library was canceled due to a suspicious package and multiple bomb threats, causing chaos and disrupting the downtown scene. The event, meant to be a fun and educational story time for children, resulted in threats to personal and public safety, mobilizing law enforcement and sparking controversy.

via PennLive|
#bomb-threat#drag-queen-story-hour#lancaster
society1 year ago

"Lancaster Drag Queen Story Hour Sparks Bomb Threats and Chaos, Forces Evacuations"

Lancaster Pride's Drag Queen Story Hour at the Lancaster Public Library was canceled after a police K-9 reacted to a suspicious package, prompting an evacuation and subsequent discovery of benign contents. The cancellation followed bomb threats and opposition from some community members, leaving organizers and library staff disappointed and concerned for the safety of children and families. Despite the setback, the event's host, Christopher Paolini, remains committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for children, but uncertainty remains about rescheduling the event.

via LNP | LancasterOnline|
#cancellation#drag-queen-story-hour#lancaster-pride
crime1 year ago

"Multiple Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuations and Police Investigation in Lancaster City"

Police responded to a suspicious package at the Lancaster Public Library, leading to an evacuation order and the cancellation of the Drag Queen Story Hour. Subsequent bomb threats were received via email, prompting further evacuations and police investigations. The Pennsylvania State Police bomb squad cleared the scene, finding no explosive devices, and the evacuation orders have been lifted. City officials and local leaders condemned the threats, emphasizing the disruption and danger they pose to the community.

via LNP | LancasterOnline|
#bomb-threats#crime#drag-queen-story-hour
social-issues1 year ago

"Drag Queen Story Hour Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuation and Investigation in Lancaster"

A planned Drag Queen Story Hour at the Lancaster Public Library was canceled after bomb threats targeted the event and its director, Lissa Holland. The threats also led to the evacuation of nearby businesses and streets. The event had received both support and opposition from the community and elected officials, with some threatening to cut funding to the library. Despite substantial community support, the event was canceled, leaving disappointment among attendees and organizers.

via PennLive|
#bomb-threats#community#drag-queen-story-hour
lgbtq-events1 year ago

"Lancaster City Evacuated and Events Canceled Amid Bomb Threats"

Lancaster Pride has canceled a Drag Queen Story Hour event at the Lancaster Public Library due to the discovery of a suspicious package nearby, prompting a police evacuation. The LGBTQ+ group emphasized the importance of community safety and expressed regret over the cancellation. Library officials and Pride organizers expressed disappointment and frustration over the situation, citing safety concerns and the politicization of the event.

via LNP | LancasterOnline|
#drag-queen-story-hour#event-cancellation#lancaster-pride
society2 years ago

Resilient Church Holds Successful Drag Show Despite Arson Attack and Threats.

A neo-Nazi attempted to burn down a church in Ohio that was hosting a Drag Queen Story Hour, but the event went ahead with heightened security. The attempted arson came amid an escalating campaign against LGBTQ+ rights in the US, waged both through street-level intimidation of drag or other LGBTQ+-themed events and through a state-level legislative assault that has seen more than 400 bills aimed at restricting LGBTQ+ rights introduced in 2023. The attacker, a member of a neo-Nazi group, has been arrested and charged with two counts related to the attempted arson.

via The Guardian US|
#arson#drag-queen-story-hour#lgbtq-rights