Armed members of the right-wing militia This Is Texas Freedom Force showed up Tuesday to protest outside the Aztec Theatre’s presentation of A Drag Queen Christmas. Three times as many counter-protesters — including members of San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ community, their allies and anti-fascist activists — showed up. Here’s a look at what unfolded.
A Drag Queen Christmas
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