The Stonewall riots began 57 years ago today.
Queer patrons fought back against a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, sparking days of protests against the police and discrimination. Today, the riots are widely recognised as a turning point in fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.
Sheryl Crow calls the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House “disgraceful and void of decency”:
“Powerful, rich people filled the lawn to watch a violent sport that ended with a vile and racist comment. All while the average American cannot afford healthcare, gas, and cost of living.”