Protests over transgender debate at University of Pittsburgh lead to safety emergency.
Protests broke out at the University of Pittsburgh during a debate on transgender ideology, prompting a "public safety emergency" alert after an explosion was heard and felt in the debate room. The protests continued outside, with some chanting, yelling, and playing drums and cowbells. The University of Pittsburgh's LGBTQ task force has made demands for the university to implement, including expanding housing and health care to transgender students. This incident is the latest in a series of controversies at the school that have received national attention.