California county board blocks LGBT ‘Pride Month’ celebration at public libraries
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has voted to block library staff from celebrating LGBTQ 'Pride Month' in public libraries. This decision was made with a 3 to 2 vote, citing concerns about promoting a political agenda. Critics argue that the library should serve all community members without bias, while supporters of the decision view it as a victory against perceived indoctrination.
- ▪The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 to block Pride Month celebrations at public libraries.
- ▪Supervisor Garry Bredefeld criticized the library for promoting a political agenda that he believes does not represent all community members.
- ▪Critics of the Pride displays argue that LGBTQ+ themed books are too prominently featured during Pride events.
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News California county board blocks LGBT ‘Pride Month’ celebration at public libraries The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 this week to block library staff from recognizing or celebrating LGBTQ 'Pride Month.' LGBT flagShutterstock DougMainwaring 0 Doug Mainwaring Comments 0 Sat May 16, 2026 - 2:05 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — A county board of supervisors in California has voted to block library staff from recognizing or celebrating LGBTQ “Pride Month” in county library branches. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 this week to reject a library staff member’s request to operate an informational booth following Fresno’s annual pride parade.
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