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Naples Pride sues city after its security costs 'skyrocketed' amid fears of anti-trans protests

“Before the city, emboldened by anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, imposed unconstitutional burdens on Pridefest, Naples Pride was able to feature its family-friendly drag performance without issue for years,” said Samantha Past, the ACLU of Florida’s LGBTQ+ rights attorney.

#TBT: When Cross-Dressing Was a Crime

Over 40 American cities passed antidrag laws in the late 1800s. How did that shape the definition of gender normality?  Arresting Dress: Cross-Dressing, Law, and Fascination in 19th Century San Francisco explains.