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Across Britain, frustration is giving way to unity. When people refuse to bow and stand together instead, change becomes possible. ‘Together We Rise’ reflects that shared resolve.
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Across Britain, quiet frustration is becoming shared resolve. When people stand side by side instead of bowing, real change becomes possible. ‘Together We Rise’ reflects that unity.
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Across Britain, frustration is hardening into resolve. When people stop waiting for permission and stand together, change becomes possible. ‘Together We Rise’ speaks to that shared moment.
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A country is measured by how it treats its people, not by applause elsewhere. Britain is finding its footing again -united, aware, and unbowed. ‘Together We Rise’ speaks to collective strength and shared resolve. #TogetherWeRise #UnitedWeStand #BritainRising #MusicWithPurpose
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A country isn’t built on applause abroad, but on how its people are treated at home. Britain is waking up - not in anger, but in unity and resolve. ‘Together We Rise’ speaks to that shared strength. #TogetherWeRise #UnitedWeStand #BritainRising #MusicWithMeaning
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The people of Britain are rising. Families abandoned. Veterans forgotten. A nation sold out for applause abroad. Britain is awake now. We will not bow. We will not be silenced. United we stand. ‘Together We Rise’.
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The people of Britain are rising. Families abandoned. Veterans forgotten. A nation sold out for applause abroad. Britain is awake now. We will not bow. We will not be silenced. United we stand. ‘Together We Rise’.
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The people of Britain are rising. Families abandoned. Veterans forgotten. A nation sold out for applause abroad. Britain is awake now. We will not bow. We will not be silenced. United we stand. ‘Together We Rise’.
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The people of Britain are rising. Families abandoned. Veterans forgotten. A nation sold out for applause abroad. Britain is awake now. We will not bow. We will not be silenced. United we stand. ‘Together We Rise’.
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The people of Britain are rising. A spark against corruption grows into something stronger. Families abandoned. Veterans forgotten. A nation sold out for applause abroad. But Britain is awake now. We will not bow. We will not be silenced. United we stand. United we fight. United we win. ‘Together We Rise’.
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"Reconnecting people with their food, and re-teaching people how to grow their own food, has the potential to positively and permanently change the world. It is possible to grow food that is fresher, healthier, and more diverse than what is currently found in the grocery stores..."
https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/large-scale-gardening/
#BeTheChange #PeopleMakeADifference #PositiveImpact #GlobalCommunity #BetterWorld #CollectiveAction #HumanityFirst #ForTheHighestGood #TogetherWeRise
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JEDERMANN @rosenbergfestspiele_kronach 2025
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#theaterliebe #schauspiel #ensemble #togetherwerise 🌟
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JEDERMANN @rosenbergfestspiele_kronach 2025
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#theaterliebe #schauspiel #ensemble #togetherwerise 🌟
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Too much hate. Too many walls.
Let’s build bridges instead.
We don’t have to agree on everything to treat each other with kindness.
Unity isn’t about being the same—it’s about standing together with respect.
Let’s choose empathy.
#Unity #ChooseKindness #SpreadLove #TogetherWeRise -
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The power of connection is real. It heals, uplifts, and reminds us we’re never alone. Soul to soul—that’s where the magic happens. #PowerOfConnection #SoulConnections #HeartToHeart #CollectiveHealing #AuthenticLiving #TogetherWeRise #HumanConnection#ThinkandGrowEducation #RayBehan #Connection #Support -
💡 Imagine a world where your worth isn’t tied to your job.
#UBI recognizes your inherent value and gives you the space to breathe, dream, and grow. It’s time to support a system that values people over profits. Let’s make it happen! 🌍
#UBI4ME #UniversalBasicIncome #SupportUBI #HumanDignity #EconomicFreedom #DreamBig #TogetherWeRise
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💡 Imagine a world where your worth isn’t tied to your job.
#UBI recognizes your inherent value and gives you the space to breathe, dream, and grow. It’s time to support a system that values people over profits. Let’s make it happen! 🌍
#UBI4ME #UniversalBasicIncome #SupportUBI #HumanDignity #EconomicFreedom #DreamBig #TogetherWeRise
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💖 #UBI is a #love letter to humanity. It’s about saying, “You #deserve to live with #dignity no matter what.”
Imagine the peace of mind that comes with knowing your basics are covered - irrespective of skin colour, gender, age, work history, education, financial status or religious views.
Let’s make that a reality for #everyone 🌍
#UBI4ME #UniversalBasicIncome #DignityForAll #PeopleFirst #SpreadLove #TogetherWeRise #policy
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💖 #UBI is a #love letter to humanity. It’s about saying, “You #deserve to live with #dignity no matter what.”
Imagine the peace of mind that comes with knowing your basics are covered - irrespective of skin colour, gender, age, work history, education, financial status or religious views.
Let’s make that a reality for #everyone 🌍
#UBI4ME #UniversalBasicIncome #DignityForAll #PeopleFirst #SpreadLove #TogetherWeRise #policy
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💖 #UBI is a #love letter to humanity. It’s about saying, “You #deserve to live with #dignity no matter what.”
Imagine the peace of mind that comes with knowing your basics are covered - irrespective of skin colour, gender, age, work history, education, financial status or religious views.
Let’s make that a reality for #everyone 🌍
#UBI4ME #UniversalBasicIncome #DignityForAll #PeopleFirst #SpreadLove #TogetherWeRise #policy
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💖 #UBI is a #love letter to humanity. It’s about saying, “You #deserve to live with #dignity no matter what.”
Imagine the peace of mind that comes with knowing your basics are covered - irrespective of skin colour, gender, age, work history, education, financial status or religious views.
Let’s make that a reality for #everyone 🌍
#UBI4ME #UniversalBasicIncome #DignityForAll #PeopleFirst #SpreadLove #TogetherWeRise #policy
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💖 #UBI is a #love letter to humanity. It’s about saying, “You #deserve to live with #dignity no matter what.”
Imagine the peace of mind that comes with knowing your basics are covered - irrespective of skin colour, gender, age, work history, education, financial status or religious views.
Let’s make that a reality for #everyone 🌍
#UBI4ME #UniversalBasicIncome #DignityForAll #PeopleFirst #SpreadLove #TogetherWeRise #policy
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In the last couple of days, fear and uncertainty have flooded social media, targeting LGBTQ+ folks—especially transgender individuals. It’s understandable to feel anxious or even hopeless right now. But it’s crucial to remember that narratives of despair only deepen isolation and mistrust.
We’ve fought hard for the progress we’ve made, and we can’t let those who wish to silence us succeed by driving us to give up. Now is the time for resilience, for sharing our stories, and for standing together.
When we amplify our voices and highlight our shared humanity, we cut through the noise and foster a more inclusive, supportive space for all. Let’s stand together—uplift each other—and keep pushing for the justice and equality we deserve. Our strength is in our unity, our courage, and our commitment to each other.
#TransVoicesMatter #LGBTQSolidarity #ResilienceAndPride #TogetherWeRise
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In the last couple of days, fear and uncertainty have flooded social media, targeting LGBTQ+ folks—especially transgender individuals. It’s understandable to feel anxious or even hopeless right now. But it’s crucial to remember that narratives of despair only deepen isolation and mistrust.
We’ve fought hard for the progress we’ve made, and we can’t let those who wish to silence us succeed by driving us to give up. Now is the time for resilience, for sharing our stories, and for standing together.
When we amplify our voices and highlight our shared humanity, we cut through the noise and foster a more inclusive, supportive space for all. Let’s stand together—uplift each other—and keep pushing for the justice and equality we deserve. Our strength is in our unity, our courage, and our commitment to each other.
#TransVoicesMatter #LGBTQSolidarity #ResilienceAndPride #TogetherWeRise
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Kamala Harris understands that freedom means control over our own bodies, equal rights, and economic opportunity. A vote for Harris is a vote for an America that works for all, not just the privileged few. #TogetherWeRise #HopeNotHate #StandAgainstRacism
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Kamala Harris understands that freedom means control over our own bodies, equal rights, and economic opportunity. A vote for Harris is a vote for an America that works for all, not just the privileged few. #TogetherWeRise #HopeNotHate #StandAgainstRacism
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Kamala Harris understands that freedom means control over our own bodies, equal rights, and economic opportunity. A vote for Harris is a vote for an America that works for all, not just the privileged few. #TogetherWeRise #HopeNotHate #StandAgainstRacism
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Kamala Harris understands that freedom means control over our own bodies, equal rights, and economic opportunity. A vote for Harris is a vote for an America that works for all, not just the privileged few. #TogetherWeRise #HopeNotHate #StandAgainstRacism
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Kamala Harris understands that freedom means control over our own bodies, equal rights, and economic opportunity. A vote for Harris is a vote for an America that works for all, not just the privileged few. #TogetherWeRise #HopeNotHate #StandAgainstRacism
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The iconic Stevie Wonder has just released a poignant new track titled “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” now available through Republic Records.
https://retroworldnews.com/stevie-wonder-drops-powerful-new-single-can-we-fix-our-nations-broken-heart-a-call-for-unity/#StevieWonder #NewMusic #CanWeFixOurNationsBrokenHeart #Unity #MusicForChange #SocialJustice #Inspiration #Hope #TogetherWeRise #HealingThroughMusic #Empowerment #CulturalImpact #MusicMatters #ChangeTheWorld #LoveAndUnity #HeartfeltMessage #Community #ArtForChange #PositiveVibes #MusicalLegacy #music
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The iconic Stevie Wonder has just released a poignant new track titled “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” now available through Republic Records.
https://retroworldnews.com/stevie-wonder-drops-powerful-new-single-can-we-fix-our-nations-broken-heart-a-call-for-unity/#StevieWonder #NewMusic #CanWeFixOurNationsBrokenHeart #Unity #MusicForChange #SocialJustice #Inspiration #Hope #TogetherWeRise #HealingThroughMusic #Empowerment #CulturalImpact #MusicMatters #ChangeTheWorld #LoveAndUnity #HeartfeltMessage #Community #ArtForChange #PositiveVibes #MusicalLegacy #music
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The iconic Stevie Wonder has just released a poignant new track titled “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” now available through Republic Records.
https://retroworldnews.com/stevie-wonder-drops-powerful-new-single-can-we-fix-our-nations-broken-heart-a-call-for-unity/#StevieWonder #NewMusic #CanWeFixOurNationsBrokenHeart #Unity #MusicForChange #SocialJustice #Inspiration #Hope #TogetherWeRise #HealingThroughMusic #Empowerment #CulturalImpact #MusicMatters #ChangeTheWorld #LoveAndUnity #HeartfeltMessage #Community #ArtForChange #PositiveVibes #MusicalLegacy #music
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[Paywall - article copied in contents] Negative response to first #WindhamMaine #Pride event prompts #DragQueens to cancel performance
#Drag Queen #ChartreuseMoney said a man she didn't know told her that attending the event would put her life at risk. Organizers say it's just one example of the pushback they've received.
by Rachel Ohm, May 31, 2024
"A group of drag queens that was scheduled to perform at a Pride celebration in Windham this weekend has dropped out of the event after community pushback and a threatening encounter prompted the performers to question their safety.
"'Unfortunately, because people in the town haven’t been standing up and being vocal enough in fighting this #hate against #queer people and people in drag, there’s just been this community of hate that has truly terrorized us,' said Chartreuse Money, one of the drag queens who had been scheduled to perform Sunday.
"Money, who asked to be identified by her stage name because of safety concerns, said she was approached by a man she didn’t know in a bar in #PortlandMaine last week and was told not to attend the event because her life would be in danger. She said the encounter shook her and was a key reason she and other drag queens dropped out of the #TogetherWeRise event."It’s the first Pride celebration to be held in the town and came about in response to a contentious debate in the school district last year about whether #books with queer storylines and characters should be allowed in classrooms.
"And while the overall response has been positive, there has been pushback from a small number of people, said Kate Turpen, board president of Windham & Raymond Pride, which is organizing the event.
'There’s a lane of amazing support that I’m so grateful for, and then there’s a lane of threats and closed-mindedness,' Turpen said. 'Due to the #ClosedMindedness and use of social media with reckless abandon from some of our neighbors, we don’t have the privilege of having a drag show anymore.' But the festival will go on, Turpen said."The cancellation of the drag show is just the latest example of the negative response some communities have seen as Pride events in Maine and elsewhere have grown in popularity. Protesters showed up at an inaugural Pride event in #GorhamMaine last year and residents in #UnityMaine circulated a petition trying to ban Pride decorations on town property.
"A record amount of legislation attacking LGBTQ+ rights has advanced in recent years, according to the American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU], and the FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning of potential violence last month in advance of Pride Month activities.
"#GiaDrew, executive director of #EqualityMaine, an organization dedicated to education and outreach in support of LGBTQ+ people, said there are more than 31 Pride events scheduled in Maine in June during Pride month.
"'That’s wonderful and I think it’s a wonderful show of support for the #LGBTQ community, especially in light of some of the national pushback on our community and some of the pushback our community has faced here in Maine,' Drew said. 'But with that comes some safety considerations. We definitely know last year there were some really targeted attacks and push back and hurtful language.'
‘I NEEDED TO IMMEDIATELY GET OUT’
"Money said she was in a bar in Portland after a performance last week when a man she didn’t know approached her and asked if she was planning to perform at the upcoming Pride event in Windham. The man leaned in close and told her not to go to the event, Money said. He said he couldn’t say anything more than that there was a threat and that Money’s life would be in danger if she went.
"Not long before she left, Money said she was shaken by the exchange and noticed the man was lingering outside. She felt him stare at her from his truck before he drove off.
"'I didn’t know if he was warning me of the threat or if he was an active threat,' Money said. 'I needed to immediately get out of the bar.'
"She said she called police in Portland and Windham when she got home and the next day got in touch with the organizers of the event. She also reported the incident to the FBI.
Windham police Chief Kevin Schofield said Thursday that his department was able to identify the man who approached Money and he did not appear to have any information about a specific threat."'The statements were made in the context of there’s most likely going to be some protesters and there were some opposing comments made on social media, not in the context of any direct knowledge or inside information that someone is going to be targeted,' Schofield said.
"Schofield said police also have been made aware of 'some opposing views and comments' being made about the event on Facebook, but 'nothing we would call a direct threat to any specific individual.'
"He said police have been working with organizers for months and will be at Sunday’s event.
“Our goal is to be prepared and facilitate a safe event for all attendees,” Schofield said.
DECISION TO DROP OUT"Money said the threatening exchange along with other pushback and issues related to the event factored into the drag queens’ collective decision to call off their show. 'We decided the best way we could go forward with having Pride in Windham and being safe, was to have the performances cease and not happen anymore,' Money said.
"Money said the drag queens and organizers had a meeting on Zoom Wednesday. One performer brought up a social media post about a man saying he was planning to make shirts to impersonate event volunteers. And Money said she was concerned about some aspects of how the town of Windham responded to the event, which is being held on town property though the town was not involved in organizing it.
"She said that after some people started criticizing the event, the town asked the drag queens to sign #LiabilityWaivers saying they wouldn’t hold the town liable if they were hurt or injured during the event. Money said that seemed unusual.
"A spokesperson for the town of Windham said officials were not available Thursday afternoon to answer questions about the event, including the reason for the liability form and if it is standard, and whether the town has a position on the event.
"Turpen, the Windham & Raymond Pride president, said that what happened to Money was just one example of some of the pushback organizers have gotten. They’ve had to rethink their volunteer strategy because of the concerns about someone trying to impersonate volunteers. There have also been calls for people to speak out about the event at town council meetings, Turpen said.
'It’s disappointing to me that a vocal minority is influencing the perception of this opportunity for our residents,' Turpen said."The reaction and the decision for the drag queens to drop out of the event also has disappointed some residents and officials.
"'To have the intimidation and #bullying kind of shut down part of it, it’s just a shame,' said Jarrod Maxfield, a town councilor. 'I don’t think that should go unanswered or that we shouldn’t let the public know. I think the public should know. We want to encourage people to come despite that bullying and intimidation. The show – at least part of it – is still going to go on.'
"Drew, from EqualityMaine, said her group works with communities and organizations on event planning and how to be safe. She also encouraged people who are the target of threats or bias to reach out to police, or if they don’t feel comfortable doing so themselves, to reach out to #EqualityMaine to advocate on their behalf.
"Drew said the majority of Mainers are understanding of what it means to be LGBTQ+ but there is still work to be done.
"'I do think some of the misinformation or stereotypes or lack of familiarity is raised in some of the rhetoric we’re hearing,' she said. 'That’s definitely part of our work (to address that) ... but I do believe we’re making progress and I think most #Mainers support #LGBTQ+ people.'"
#DragShows #MainePride #Maine #BookBans #NoRoomForHateInOurState
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[Paywall - article copied in contents] Negative response to first #WindhamMaine #Pride event prompts #DragQueens to cancel performance
#Drag Queen #ChartreuseMoney said a man she didn't know told her that attending the event would put her life at risk. Organizers say it's just one example of the pushback they've received.
by Rachel Ohm, May 31, 2024
"A group of drag queens that was scheduled to perform at a Pride celebration in Windham this weekend has dropped out of the event after community pushback and a threatening encounter prompted the performers to question their safety.
"'Unfortunately, because people in the town haven’t been standing up and being vocal enough in fighting this #hate against #queer people and people in drag, there’s just been this community of hate that has truly terrorized us,' said Chartreuse Money, one of the drag queens who had been scheduled to perform Sunday.
"Money, who asked to be identified by her stage name because of safety concerns, said she was approached by a man she didn’t know in a bar in #PortlandMaine last week and was told not to attend the event because her life would be in danger. She said the encounter shook her and was a key reason she and other drag queens dropped out of the #TogetherWeRise event."It’s the first Pride celebration to be held in the town and came about in response to a contentious debate in the school district last year about whether #books with queer storylines and characters should be allowed in classrooms.
"And while the overall response has been positive, there has been pushback from a small number of people, said Kate Turpen, board president of Windham & Raymond Pride, which is organizing the event.
'There’s a lane of amazing support that I’m so grateful for, and then there’s a lane of threats and closed-mindedness,' Turpen said. 'Due to the #ClosedMindedness and use of social media with reckless abandon from some of our neighbors, we don’t have the privilege of having a drag show anymore.' But the festival will go on, Turpen said."The cancellation of the drag show is just the latest example of the negative response some communities have seen as Pride events in Maine and elsewhere have grown in popularity. Protesters showed up at an inaugural Pride event in #GorhamMaine last year and residents in #UnityMaine circulated a petition trying to ban Pride decorations on town property.
"A record amount of legislation attacking LGBTQ+ rights has advanced in recent years, according to the American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU], and the FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning of potential violence last month in advance of Pride Month activities.
"#GiaDrew, executive director of #EqualityMaine, an organization dedicated to education and outreach in support of LGBTQ+ people, said there are more than 31 Pride events scheduled in Maine in June during Pride month.
"'That’s wonderful and I think it’s a wonderful show of support for the #LGBTQ community, especially in light of some of the national pushback on our community and some of the pushback our community has faced here in Maine,' Drew said. 'But with that comes some safety considerations. We definitely know last year there were some really targeted attacks and push back and hurtful language.'
‘I NEEDED TO IMMEDIATELY GET OUT’
"Money said she was in a bar in Portland after a performance last week when a man she didn’t know approached her and asked if she was planning to perform at the upcoming Pride event in Windham. The man leaned in close and told her not to go to the event, Money said. He said he couldn’t say anything more than that there was a threat and that Money’s life would be in danger if she went.
"Not long before she left, Money said she was shaken by the exchange and noticed the man was lingering outside. She felt him stare at her from his truck before he drove off.
"'I didn’t know if he was warning me of the threat or if he was an active threat,' Money said. 'I needed to immediately get out of the bar.'
"She said she called police in Portland and Windham when she got home and the next day got in touch with the organizers of the event. She also reported the incident to the FBI.
Windham police Chief Kevin Schofield said Thursday that his department was able to identify the man who approached Money and he did not appear to have any information about a specific threat."'The statements were made in the context of there’s most likely going to be some protesters and there were some opposing comments made on social media, not in the context of any direct knowledge or inside information that someone is going to be targeted,' Schofield said.
"Schofield said police also have been made aware of 'some opposing views and comments' being made about the event on Facebook, but 'nothing we would call a direct threat to any specific individual.'
"He said police have been working with organizers for months and will be at Sunday’s event.
“Our goal is to be prepared and facilitate a safe event for all attendees,” Schofield said.
DECISION TO DROP OUT"Money said the threatening exchange along with other pushback and issues related to the event factored into the drag queens’ collective decision to call off their show. 'We decided the best way we could go forward with having Pride in Windham and being safe, was to have the performances cease and not happen anymore,' Money said.
"Money said the drag queens and organizers had a meeting on Zoom Wednesday. One performer brought up a social media post about a man saying he was planning to make shirts to impersonate event volunteers. And Money said she was concerned about some aspects of how the town of Windham responded to the event, which is being held on town property though the town was not involved in organizing it.
"She said that after some people started criticizing the event, the town asked the drag queens to sign #LiabilityWaivers saying they wouldn’t hold the town liable if they were hurt or injured during the event. Money said that seemed unusual.
"A spokesperson for the town of Windham said officials were not available Thursday afternoon to answer questions about the event, including the reason for the liability form and if it is standard, and whether the town has a position on the event.
"Turpen, the Windham & Raymond Pride president, said that what happened to Money was just one example of some of the pushback organizers have gotten. They’ve had to rethink their volunteer strategy because of the concerns about someone trying to impersonate volunteers. There have also been calls for people to speak out about the event at town council meetings, Turpen said.
'It’s disappointing to me that a vocal minority is influencing the perception of this opportunity for our residents,' Turpen said."The reaction and the decision for the drag queens to drop out of the event also has disappointed some residents and officials.
"'To have the intimidation and #bullying kind of shut down part of it, it’s just a shame,' said Jarrod Maxfield, a town councilor. 'I don’t think that should go unanswered or that we shouldn’t let the public know. I think the public should know. We want to encourage people to come despite that bullying and intimidation. The show – at least part of it – is still going to go on.'
"Drew, from EqualityMaine, said her group works with communities and organizations on event planning and how to be safe. She also encouraged people who are the target of threats or bias to reach out to police, or if they don’t feel comfortable doing so themselves, to reach out to #EqualityMaine to advocate on their behalf.
"Drew said the majority of Mainers are understanding of what it means to be LGBTQ+ but there is still work to be done.
"'I do think some of the misinformation or stereotypes or lack of familiarity is raised in some of the rhetoric we’re hearing,' she said. 'That’s definitely part of our work (to address that) ... but I do believe we’re making progress and I think most #Mainers support #LGBTQ+ people.'"
#DragShows #MainePride #Maine #BookBans #NoRoomForHateInOurState
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[Paywall - article copied in contents] Negative response to first #WindhamMaine #Pride event prompts #DragQueens to cancel performance
#Drag Queen #ChartreuseMoney said a man she didn't know told her that attending the event would put her life at risk. Organizers say it's just one example of the pushback they've received.
by Rachel Ohm, May 31, 2024
"A group of drag queens that was scheduled to perform at a Pride celebration in Windham this weekend has dropped out of the event after community pushback and a threatening encounter prompted the performers to question their safety.
"'Unfortunately, because people in the town haven’t been standing up and being vocal enough in fighting this #hate against #queer people and people in drag, there’s just been this community of hate that has truly terrorized us,' said Chartreuse Money, one of the drag queens who had been scheduled to perform Sunday.
"Money, who asked to be identified by her stage name because of safety concerns, said she was approached by a man she didn’t know in a bar in #PortlandMaine last week and was told not to attend the event because her life would be in danger. She said the encounter shook her and was a key reason she and other drag queens dropped out of the #TogetherWeRise event."It’s the first Pride celebration to be held in the town and came about in response to a contentious debate in the school district last year about whether #books with queer storylines and characters should be allowed in classrooms.
"And while the overall response has been positive, there has been pushback from a small number of people, said Kate Turpen, board president of Windham & Raymond Pride, which is organizing the event.
'There’s a lane of amazing support that I’m so grateful for, and then there’s a lane of threats and closed-mindedness,' Turpen said. 'Due to the #ClosedMindedness and use of social media with reckless abandon from some of our neighbors, we don’t have the privilege of having a drag show anymore.' But the festival will go on, Turpen said."The cancellation of the drag show is just the latest example of the negative response some communities have seen as Pride events in Maine and elsewhere have grown in popularity. Protesters showed up at an inaugural Pride event in #GorhamMaine last year and residents in #UnityMaine circulated a petition trying to ban Pride decorations on town property.
"A record amount of legislation attacking LGBTQ+ rights has advanced in recent years, according to the American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU], and the FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning of potential violence last month in advance of Pride Month activities.
"#GiaDrew, executive director of #EqualityMaine, an organization dedicated to education and outreach in support of LGBTQ+ people, said there are more than 31 Pride events scheduled in Maine in June during Pride month.
"'That’s wonderful and I think it’s a wonderful show of support for the #LGBTQ community, especially in light of some of the national pushback on our community and some of the pushback our community has faced here in Maine,' Drew said. 'But with that comes some safety considerations. We definitely know last year there were some really targeted attacks and push back and hurtful language.'
‘I NEEDED TO IMMEDIATELY GET OUT’
"Money said she was in a bar in Portland after a performance last week when a man she didn’t know approached her and asked if she was planning to perform at the upcoming Pride event in Windham. The man leaned in close and told her not to go to the event, Money said. He said he couldn’t say anything more than that there was a threat and that Money’s life would be in danger if she went.
"Not long before she left, Money said she was shaken by the exchange and noticed the man was lingering outside. She felt him stare at her from his truck before he drove off.
"'I didn’t know if he was warning me of the threat or if he was an active threat,' Money said. 'I needed to immediately get out of the bar.'
"She said she called police in Portland and Windham when she got home and the next day got in touch with the organizers of the event. She also reported the incident to the FBI.
Windham police Chief Kevin Schofield said Thursday that his department was able to identify the man who approached Money and he did not appear to have any information about a specific threat."'The statements were made in the context of there’s most likely going to be some protesters and there were some opposing comments made on social media, not in the context of any direct knowledge or inside information that someone is going to be targeted,' Schofield said.
"Schofield said police also have been made aware of 'some opposing views and comments' being made about the event on Facebook, but 'nothing we would call a direct threat to any specific individual.'
"He said police have been working with organizers for months and will be at Sunday’s event.
“Our goal is to be prepared and facilitate a safe event for all attendees,” Schofield said.
DECISION TO DROP OUT"Money said the threatening exchange along with other pushback and issues related to the event factored into the drag queens’ collective decision to call off their show. 'We decided the best way we could go forward with having Pride in Windham and being safe, was to have the performances cease and not happen anymore,' Money said.
"Money said the drag queens and organizers had a meeting on Zoom Wednesday. One performer brought up a social media post about a man saying he was planning to make shirts to impersonate event volunteers. And Money said she was concerned about some aspects of how the town of Windham responded to the event, which is being held on town property though the town was not involved in organizing it.
"She said that after some people started criticizing the event, the town asked the drag queens to sign #LiabilityWaivers saying they wouldn’t hold the town liable if they were hurt or injured during the event. Money said that seemed unusual.
"A spokesperson for the town of Windham said officials were not available Thursday afternoon to answer questions about the event, including the reason for the liability form and if it is standard, and whether the town has a position on the event.
"Turpen, the Windham & Raymond Pride president, said that what happened to Money was just one example of some of the pushback organizers have gotten. They’ve had to rethink their volunteer strategy because of the concerns about someone trying to impersonate volunteers. There have also been calls for people to speak out about the event at town council meetings, Turpen said.
'It’s disappointing to me that a vocal minority is influencing the perception of this opportunity for our residents,' Turpen said."The reaction and the decision for the drag queens to drop out of the event also has disappointed some residents and officials.
"'To have the intimidation and #bullying kind of shut down part of it, it’s just a shame,' said Jarrod Maxfield, a town councilor. 'I don’t think that should go unanswered or that we shouldn’t let the public know. I think the public should know. We want to encourage people to come despite that bullying and intimidation. The show – at least part of it – is still going to go on.'
"Drew, from EqualityMaine, said her group works with communities and organizations on event planning and how to be safe. She also encouraged people who are the target of threats or bias to reach out to police, or if they don’t feel comfortable doing so themselves, to reach out to #EqualityMaine to advocate on their behalf.
"Drew said the majority of Mainers are understanding of what it means to be LGBTQ+ but there is still work to be done.
"'I do think some of the misinformation or stereotypes or lack of familiarity is raised in some of the rhetoric we’re hearing,' she said. 'That’s definitely part of our work (to address that) ... but I do believe we’re making progress and I think most #Mainers support #LGBTQ+ people.'"
#DragShows #MainePride #Maine #BookBans #NoRoomForHateInOurState
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[Paywall - article copied in contents] Negative response to first #WindhamMaine #Pride event prompts #DragQueens to cancel performance
#Drag Queen #ChartreuseMoney said a man she didn't know told her that attending the event would put her life at risk. Organizers say it's just one example of the pushback they've received.
by Rachel Ohm, May 31, 2024
"A group of drag queens that was scheduled to perform at a Pride celebration in Windham this weekend has dropped out of the event after community pushback and a threatening encounter prompted the performers to question their safety.
"'Unfortunately, because people in the town haven’t been standing up and being vocal enough in fighting this #hate against #queer people and people in drag, there’s just been this community of hate that has truly terrorized us,' said Chartreuse Money, one of the drag queens who had been scheduled to perform Sunday.
"Money, who asked to be identified by her stage name because of safety concerns, said she was approached by a man she didn’t know in a bar in #PortlandMaine last week and was told not to attend the event because her life would be in danger. She said the encounter shook her and was a key reason she and other drag queens dropped out of the #TogetherWeRise event."It’s the first Pride celebration to be held in the town and came about in response to a contentious debate in the school district last year about whether #books with queer storylines and characters should be allowed in classrooms.
"And while the overall response has been positive, there has been pushback from a small number of people, said Kate Turpen, board president of Windham & Raymond Pride, which is organizing the event.
'There’s a lane of amazing support that I’m so grateful for, and then there’s a lane of threats and closed-mindedness,' Turpen said. 'Due to the #ClosedMindedness and use of social media with reckless abandon from some of our neighbors, we don’t have the privilege of having a drag show anymore.' But the festival will go on, Turpen said."The cancellation of the drag show is just the latest example of the negative response some communities have seen as Pride events in Maine and elsewhere have grown in popularity. Protesters showed up at an inaugural Pride event in #GorhamMaine last year and residents in #UnityMaine circulated a petition trying to ban Pride decorations on town property.
"A record amount of legislation attacking LGBTQ+ rights has advanced in recent years, according to the American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU], and the FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning of potential violence last month in advance of Pride Month activities.
"#GiaDrew, executive director of #EqualityMaine, an organization dedicated to education and outreach in support of LGBTQ+ people, said there are more than 31 Pride events scheduled in Maine in June during Pride month.
"'That’s wonderful and I think it’s a wonderful show of support for the #LGBTQ community, especially in light of some of the national pushback on our community and some of the pushback our community has faced here in Maine,' Drew said. 'But with that comes some safety considerations. We definitely know last year there were some really targeted attacks and push back and hurtful language.'
‘I NEEDED TO IMMEDIATELY GET OUT’
"Money said she was in a bar in Portland after a performance last week when a man she didn’t know approached her and asked if she was planning to perform at the upcoming Pride event in Windham. The man leaned in close and told her not to go to the event, Money said. He said he couldn’t say anything more than that there was a threat and that Money’s life would be in danger if she went.
"Not long before she left, Money said she was shaken by the exchange and noticed the man was lingering outside. She felt him stare at her from his truck before he drove off.
"'I didn’t know if he was warning me of the threat or if he was an active threat,' Money said. 'I needed to immediately get out of the bar.'
"She said she called police in Portland and Windham when she got home and the next day got in touch with the organizers of the event. She also reported the incident to the FBI.
Windham police Chief Kevin Schofield said Thursday that his department was able to identify the man who approached Money and he did not appear to have any information about a specific threat."'The statements were made in the context of there’s most likely going to be some protesters and there were some opposing comments made on social media, not in the context of any direct knowledge or inside information that someone is going to be targeted,' Schofield said.
"Schofield said police also have been made aware of 'some opposing views and comments' being made about the event on Facebook, but 'nothing we would call a direct threat to any specific individual.'
"He said police have been working with organizers for months and will be at Sunday’s event.
“Our goal is to be prepared and facilitate a safe event for all attendees,” Schofield said.
DECISION TO DROP OUT"Money said the threatening exchange along with other pushback and issues related to the event factored into the drag queens’ collective decision to call off their show. 'We decided the best way we could go forward with having Pride in Windham and being safe, was to have the performances cease and not happen anymore,' Money said.
"Money said the drag queens and organizers had a meeting on Zoom Wednesday. One performer brought up a social media post about a man saying he was planning to make shirts to impersonate event volunteers. And Money said she was concerned about some aspects of how the town of Windham responded to the event, which is being held on town property though the town was not involved in organizing it.
"She said that after some people started criticizing the event, the town asked the drag queens to sign #LiabilityWaivers saying they wouldn’t hold the town liable if they were hurt or injured during the event. Money said that seemed unusual.
"A spokesperson for the town of Windham said officials were not available Thursday afternoon to answer questions about the event, including the reason for the liability form and if it is standard, and whether the town has a position on the event.
"Turpen, the Windham & Raymond Pride president, said that what happened to Money was just one example of some of the pushback organizers have gotten. They’ve had to rethink their volunteer strategy because of the concerns about someone trying to impersonate volunteers. There have also been calls for people to speak out about the event at town council meetings, Turpen said.
'It’s disappointing to me that a vocal minority is influencing the perception of this opportunity for our residents,' Turpen said."The reaction and the decision for the drag queens to drop out of the event also has disappointed some residents and officials.
"'To have the intimidation and #bullying kind of shut down part of it, it’s just a shame,' said Jarrod Maxfield, a town councilor. 'I don’t think that should go unanswered or that we shouldn’t let the public know. I think the public should know. We want to encourage people to come despite that bullying and intimidation. The show – at least part of it – is still going to go on.'
"Drew, from EqualityMaine, said her group works with communities and organizations on event planning and how to be safe. She also encouraged people who are the target of threats or bias to reach out to police, or if they don’t feel comfortable doing so themselves, to reach out to #EqualityMaine to advocate on their behalf.
"Drew said the majority of Mainers are understanding of what it means to be LGBTQ+ but there is still work to be done.
"'I do think some of the misinformation or stereotypes or lack of familiarity is raised in some of the rhetoric we’re hearing,' she said. 'That’s definitely part of our work (to address that) ... but I do believe we’re making progress and I think most #Mainers support #LGBTQ+ people.'"
#DragShows #MainePride #Maine #BookBans #NoRoomForHateInOurState
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[Paywall - article copied in contents] Negative response to first #WindhamMaine #Pride event prompts #DragQueens to cancel performance
#Drag Queen #ChartreuseMoney said a man she didn't know told her that attending the event would put her life at risk. Organizers say it's just one example of the pushback they've received.
by Rachel Ohm, May 31, 2024
"A group of drag queens that was scheduled to perform at a Pride celebration in Windham this weekend has dropped out of the event after community pushback and a threatening encounter prompted the performers to question their safety.
"'Unfortunately, because people in the town haven’t been standing up and being vocal enough in fighting this #hate against #queer people and people in drag, there’s just been this community of hate that has truly terrorized us,' said Chartreuse Money, one of the drag queens who had been scheduled to perform Sunday.
"Money, who asked to be identified by her stage name because of safety concerns, said she was approached by a man she didn’t know in a bar in #PortlandMaine last week and was told not to attend the event because her life would be in danger. She said the encounter shook her and was a key reason she and other drag queens dropped out of the #TogetherWeRise event."It’s the first Pride celebration to be held in the town and came about in response to a contentious debate in the school district last year about whether #books with queer storylines and characters should be allowed in classrooms.
"And while the overall response has been positive, there has been pushback from a small number of people, said Kate Turpen, board president of Windham & Raymond Pride, which is organizing the event.
'There’s a lane of amazing support that I’m so grateful for, and then there’s a lane of threats and closed-mindedness,' Turpen said. 'Due to the #ClosedMindedness and use of social media with reckless abandon from some of our neighbors, we don’t have the privilege of having a drag show anymore.' But the festival will go on, Turpen said."The cancellation of the drag show is just the latest example of the negative response some communities have seen as Pride events in Maine and elsewhere have grown in popularity. Protesters showed up at an inaugural Pride event in #GorhamMaine last year and residents in #UnityMaine circulated a petition trying to ban Pride decorations on town property.
"A record amount of legislation attacking LGBTQ+ rights has advanced in recent years, according to the American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU], and the FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning of potential violence last month in advance of Pride Month activities.
"#GiaDrew, executive director of #EqualityMaine, an organization dedicated to education and outreach in support of LGBTQ+ people, said there are more than 31 Pride events scheduled in Maine in June during Pride month.
"'That’s wonderful and I think it’s a wonderful show of support for the #LGBTQ community, especially in light of some of the national pushback on our community and some of the pushback our community has faced here in Maine,' Drew said. 'But with that comes some safety considerations. We definitely know last year there were some really targeted attacks and push back and hurtful language.'
‘I NEEDED TO IMMEDIATELY GET OUT’
"Money said she was in a bar in Portland after a performance last week when a man she didn’t know approached her and asked if she was planning to perform at the upcoming Pride event in Windham. The man leaned in close and told her not to go to the event, Money said. He said he couldn’t say anything more than that there was a threat and that Money’s life would be in danger if she went.
"Not long before she left, Money said she was shaken by the exchange and noticed the man was lingering outside. She felt him stare at her from his truck before he drove off.
"'I didn’t know if he was warning me of the threat or if he was an active threat,' Money said. 'I needed to immediately get out of the bar.'
"She said she called police in Portland and Windham when she got home and the next day got in touch with the organizers of the event. She also reported the incident to the FBI.
Windham police Chief Kevin Schofield said Thursday that his department was able to identify the man who approached Money and he did not appear to have any information about a specific threat."'The statements were made in the context of there’s most likely going to be some protesters and there were some opposing comments made on social media, not in the context of any direct knowledge or inside information that someone is going to be targeted,' Schofield said.
"Schofield said police also have been made aware of 'some opposing views and comments' being made about the event on Facebook, but 'nothing we would call a direct threat to any specific individual.'
"He said police have been working with organizers for months and will be at Sunday’s event.
“Our goal is to be prepared and facilitate a safe event for all attendees,” Schofield said.
DECISION TO DROP OUT"Money said the threatening exchange along with other pushback and issues related to the event factored into the drag queens’ collective decision to call off their show. 'We decided the best way we could go forward with having Pride in Windham and being safe, was to have the performances cease and not happen anymore,' Money said.
"Money said the drag queens and organizers had a meeting on Zoom Wednesday. One performer brought up a social media post about a man saying he was planning to make shirts to impersonate event volunteers. And Money said she was concerned about some aspects of how the town of Windham responded to the event, which is being held on town property though the town was not involved in organizing it.
"She said that after some people started criticizing the event, the town asked the drag queens to sign #LiabilityWaivers saying they wouldn’t hold the town liable if they were hurt or injured during the event. Money said that seemed unusual.
"A spokesperson for the town of Windham said officials were not available Thursday afternoon to answer questions about the event, including the reason for the liability form and if it is standard, and whether the town has a position on the event.
"Turpen, the Windham & Raymond Pride president, said that what happened to Money was just one example of some of the pushback organizers have gotten. They’ve had to rethink their volunteer strategy because of the concerns about someone trying to impersonate volunteers. There have also been calls for people to speak out about the event at town council meetings, Turpen said.
'It’s disappointing to me that a vocal minority is influencing the perception of this opportunity for our residents,' Turpen said."The reaction and the decision for the drag queens to drop out of the event also has disappointed some residents and officials.
"'To have the intimidation and #bullying kind of shut down part of it, it’s just a shame,' said Jarrod Maxfield, a town councilor. 'I don’t think that should go unanswered or that we shouldn’t let the public know. I think the public should know. We want to encourage people to come despite that bullying and intimidation. The show – at least part of it – is still going to go on.'
"Drew, from EqualityMaine, said her group works with communities and organizations on event planning and how to be safe. She also encouraged people who are the target of threats or bias to reach out to police, or if they don’t feel comfortable doing so themselves, to reach out to #EqualityMaine to advocate on their behalf.
"Drew said the majority of Mainers are understanding of what it means to be LGBTQ+ but there is still work to be done.
"'I do think some of the misinformation or stereotypes or lack of familiarity is raised in some of the rhetoric we’re hearing,' she said. 'That’s definitely part of our work (to address that) ... but I do believe we’re making progress and I think most #Mainers support #LGBTQ+ people.'"
#DragShows #MainePride #Maine #BookBans #NoRoomForHateInOurState
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