She Launched the Modern Antigay Movement in America. It Worked-Just Not as She Intended.
Briefly

Anita Bryant's public opposition to gay rights became a rallying cry for activists, transforming her from a pop singer into a pivotal figure for both sides of the cultural conflict.
Bryant’s combination of homophobic rhetoric and her appeal as a wholesome mother figure allowed her to galvanize right-wing activists while simultaneously spurring the gay rights movement into action.
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