Anita Bryant, Anti-Gay Activist, Dies at 84
Anita Bryant, the singer and outspoken anti-gay rights activist, passed away at the age of 84. Her death has sparked a range of reactions, with many expressing a lack of sorrow and even outright celebration. The intensity of these responses highlights the lasting impact of her controversial “Save Our Children” campaign.
This campaign, widely seen as a blueprint for subsequent anti-LGBTQ+ movements, caused significant harm and continues to resonate negatively decades later. The damage inflicted by her activism is considered by many to be her most enduring legacy, overshadowing her earlier career as a singer.
Indeed, her musical career, while once successful, ultimately became overshadowed by her controversial views and activism.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood