Fresno County Supervisors vote 3-2 to ban Pride Month recognition at public libraries
By
Tiffany Olin
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to block public libraries from recognizing or celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month and from participating in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival. The motion was led by Supervisor Garry Bredefeld and supported by two other supervisors. Critics, including Fresno State student Antonio Quintero, expressed concern that the decision invalidates LGBTQ people and represents a regressive step for the community.
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