Tag: Pride Month

Students at Massachusetts School Revolt Against Gay Pride Celebrations

Students at a middle school near Boston revolted against Pride Month celebrations and destroyed rainbow decorations, according to school officials. The incident was sparked after the school’s Spectrum club for LGBT students celebrated the beginning of Pride Month by distributing rainbow stickers, plastering Pride signs, and by telling their peers to wear rainbow clothing, the Boston Globe…


White House Calls Trans Activist’s Stunt at Pride Month Event ‘Inappropriate and Disrespectful’

Transgender activist and internet influencer Rose Montoya—born a male and identifying as a bisexual and nonbinary woman—shook hands with the president of the United States on the South Lawn of the White House on June 10. Seconds later, accompanied by two men who were shirtless, Montoya undressed above the waist, revealing breasts, before covering them again…


Peter Menzies: Schoolchildren Shouldn’t Be Compelled to Attend Pride Activities

Commentary The Edmonton teacher who controversially tore a strip off a Muslim student for dodging school Pride celebrations isn’t the problem. She’s just the symptom, her words merely the manifestation of growing demands by government that citizens conform to its beliefs and submit their children to its guidance. If you haven’t heard the recording of…


Barbara Kay: NB Premier’s Stance Supporting Parental Rights a Promising Sign

Commentary New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has called for a review of LGBTQ policies in schools. Henceforth, parents of children under 16 will have the right to be informed of any changes of names or pronouns at school. “For it purposefully to be hidden from the parents, that’s a problem,” said Higgs. “To suggest that it’s…


One of America’s Oldest Restaurants Faces Backlash for Celebrating Pride Month

Popular American restaurant chain Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is attracting criticism after promoting Pride Month—with some customers vowing to never eat at their stores again. Cracker Barrel recently made an Instagram post showing a rainbow-painted chair at one of its restaurants. “We are excited to celebrate Pride Month with our employees and guests. Everyone…


Canadian Military Investigating Sailor’s Pro-Pedophilia Comments on Social Media

The Canadian Armed Forces say they are investigating social media comments by one of their members who expressed support for “Minor Attracted Persons,” also known as pedophiles, The Epoch Times has learned. “We are aware of the allegations and are investigating,” said Commander of the Navy Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee in an email on June 6….


IN-DEPTH: Pride Month Is Inflaming the Culture War Across Canada

Children of all ages in schools across Canada took part in pervasive discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity during the first week of June. Such discussions inevitably arose around Pride Month events, and parents concerned about their age-appropriateness are reacting more strongly than in past years, says parental rights advocate Shannon Boschy. “I’ve talked…


IN-DEPTH: How Pride Month Is Inflaming the Culture War Across Canada

Children of all ages in schools across Canada took part in pervasive discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity during the first week of June. Such discussions inevitably arose around Pride Month events, and parents concerned about their age-appropriateness are reacting more strongly than in past years, says parental rights advocate Shannon Boschy. “I’ve talked…


Peppa Pig Post Bidding Children ‘Happy Pride Month’ Sparks Parental Backlash

Parents have voiced their disapproval toward the popular British children’s series Peppa Pig for wishing its fans a “Happy Pride Month” on social media. The animated character was featured alongside her family and friends making the proclamation under a recumbent rainbow on its official Instagram page on June 1, also noting “Here’s to celebrating love.”…


Feds Offer $1.5 Million ‘Emergency Fund’ for Security at Pride Parades

The federal government says it has earmarked $1.5 million for security at Pride organizations’ events across the country. The Trudeau government announced on June 5 that the money will serve as an “emergency fund” for LGBTQ community organizations to cover the “increasing security costs” at their Pride events. The funding matches a request by Fierté Canada Pride,…