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Texas is a Drag. Armed Groups Defend Texas Drag Queens from the Far Right w/ Truthout's Candice Bernd (G&R 211)
Description
As reactionary politics heat up in Texas, armed community and left groups have begun confronting a coalition of neo-nazis, white supremacists, Proud Boys and christian fascist groups who've been trying to intimidate drag show and other LGBQT groups and events across the state.
Scott talks with Candice Bernd with Truthout about her latest article "Armed Community Groups Are Defending Texas Drag Queens From Christian Fascists" and her coverage of these protests and confrontations across the state.
Candice Bernd (@candicebernd) is senior editor/staff reporter at Truthout.
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Outro "Hold the Line" by Hardened and Tempered
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- Armed Community Groups Are Defending Texas Drag Queens From Christian Fascists (http://bit.ly/419B9gQ)
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This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). “Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Isaac.