Please pass the schadenfreude pie!

Apr 13, 2016 21:33

In North Carolina and Mississippi, Backlash Grows Over Rights LawWhen Bruce Springsteen canceled a concert in Greensboro, N.C., last weekend to protest a state law that many said curbed gay and transgender rights, it was only the latest fallout from the measure. Like similar legislation in Mississippi, it has drawn criticism across the country ( Read more... )

discrimination, shit just got real, transphobia, mississippi, homophobia, north carolina, schadenfreude, lgbtq / gender & sexual minorities

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tabaqui April 14 2016, 02:56:22 UTC
I love how quickly people are registering their disgust and opposition. It's awesome. I also just saw this in the news tonight, Cyndi Lauper is going to play her NC show, but she's donating the proceeds to an LGBT charity in NC.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7333165/cyndi-lauper-donate-north-carolina-concert-lgbt-charity

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headcaseheidi April 14 2016, 06:12:28 UTC
i love cyndi so much

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redstar826 April 14 2016, 20:18:55 UTC
I like this idea. I'm kind of torn on the idea of cancelling shows. I totally understand why they are doing it, but it also sucks for the fans.

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tabaqui April 14 2016, 20:32:41 UTC
It really does. I like that she's going to be creative/supportive with the money she makes - I think that while Bruce Springsteen makes a bigger impact by pulling out, her impact in that regard might be less, but her donation will make a very *big* impact.

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sayuridoll April 14 2016, 03:03:18 UTC
So glad there are so many people speaking out about these disgusting bills. Hope they get their heads out of their asses and repeal it.

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koushiba April 14 2016, 03:56:49 UTC
I'm glad! I hope the Kansas bill doesnt pass.

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sugartitty April 14 2016, 11:27:36 UTC
lmaoooooo I'm gleefully rubbing my hands together. Good luck getting these laws passed in any other state.

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