You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more
THREAD Tri Pride is this Saturday 9/7 in Kingsport, TN. The Legion of Saint Ambrose (LoSA) announced their intention to protest the event yesterday 9/4.pic.twitter.com/MWClmFdXzg
LoSA has targeted the LGBTQ community in the region since their formation in Spring 2019, protesting Knox Pride, Blount Pride, and most recently Drag Story Time in Maryville, TN. https://twitter.com/KCGibbons/status/1169577891199430656?s=19 …pic.twitter.com/mnxQr8baap
Although LoSA attempts to portray itself as a Christian organization against homosexuality, they are in fact a far right extremist, fascist organization whos members have expressed affinity for nazi allied organizations such as The Iron Guard.
Prominent LoSA member Colton Williams recently posted in a Telegram chat room called "Slovak's non-11.3.1-compliant Seige Shack" advocating for mass shootings of Synagogues and Mosques.pic.twitter.com/DNj7L3lKsK
At last years Tri Pride in Johnson City, TN, militarized police pushed pride attendees through security checkpoints, confiscating water, food and medical supplies.pic.twitter.com/eYjC3epWUO
The fascists were aloud in a "free speech zone" to harrass pride attendees with no security screening, and freely roamed the parade's perimeter. Note Craig Spaulding, another prominent LoSA member was in attendance.pic.twitter.com/nJ3Nhza6gW
This year the Knoxville Police Department will aid in the security of the parade, which looks to be similar to last years, including milarized check points for attendees and a long list of banned items.
This is not an effective way to protect ourselves and the regional LGBTQ community from fascist violence. We must oppose them, expose them and defend ourselves from them by any means necessary!
#AppalachiaIsAntiFascist
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.
