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NEW: Jackson Heights NYC Drag Story Hour Draws Defenders, Homophobes #nyc #dragstoryhour #homophobes #Queens
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On Dec. 29, 2022, hundreds of New Yorkers gathered outside the Jackson Heights Public Library in Queens, where a drag story hour was taking place. On one side roughly 40 people protesting, incl. #ProudBoys, neo-Nazis, anti-vaccine activists, & conservative Internet personalities.
Protesters against drag story hour were outnumbered by their opponents: over 300 community defenders, intent on ensuring the event continued safety and without disruption. This report outlines key figures involved and the structure of the police response.
