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Wed Oct 24, 2018, 04:11 AM Oct 2018

Houston Public Library, city face lawsuit over 'Drag Queen Storytime'

HOUSTON - A program called Drag Queen Storytime that debuted at the Heights branch of the Houston Public Library in July is facing new backlash.

Drag Queen Storytime is part of a national program which states its aim is to promote love and acceptance. However, not everyone sees it that way.

Chris Sevier is among a group of people who filed a lawsuit to stop Drag Queen Storytime in Houston. The suit was filed Friday and names Mayor Sylvester Turner as well as the library.

“Our objection is not against the LGBTQ community,” Sevier said. “It is against the library’s actions.”

Read more: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-public-library-city-face-lawsuit-over-drag-queen-storytime/285-607387164

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Houston Public Library, city face lawsuit over 'Drag Queen Storytime' (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2018 OP
a lawsuit? janterry Oct 2018 #1
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