"Who wants to grow up in a state that hates you so much?" asked Armstrong, 16, who identifies as queer. The performance was a protest against anti-LGBTQ+ bills at the capitol, including one mandating parental consent for pronoun changes.
"All they want is for you to hate yourself," Armstrong shared. He criticized the bills, notably the bathroom restrictions and a ban on discussing sexual orientation, which pro-LGBTQ+ groups have strongly opposed.
The measures in Louisiana have sparked controversy, with supporters arguing for parental rights and public health. However, critics, including LGBTQ+ advocates, condemn the bills for targeting vulnerable youth and imposing further restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights.
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