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Los Angeles County Drag Queen Storytime Canceled After Protesters Show Up

Los Angeles County Drag Queen Storytime Canceled After Protesters Show Up
Then West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey P. Horvath in a file photo in West Hollywood, Calif., on June 5, 2021. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Foundation for the AIDS Monument
Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin
10/26/2023|Updated: 12/30/2023
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A library storytime for children featuring a drag queen in San Fernando, a suburb of Los Angeles, was canceled Oct. 25 after dozens of protestors blocked entrances and shouted at participants.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who organized the event—featuring the drag queen known as Pickle—said protestors pounded on doors of the San Fernando Library, shouted obscenities and slurs at her staff and library workers, and used strollers to block vehicles.

Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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