Bomb Threats Target Drag Queen Story Hours Nationwide

The latest incident at Lancaster Public Library in Pennsylvania prompts heightened security measures and community support.

Drag queen story hours across the U.S. continue to face bomb threats, cancellations, and backlash, with the latest incident occurring at the Lancaster Public Library in Pennsylvania.
No explosive devices were found after a bomb threat led to the cancellation of a Drag Queen Story Hour at the Lancaster Public Library.
Police are committed to identifying and prosecuting those responsible for the bomb threats, emphasizing that such actions waste public resources and disrupt community peace.
Supporters of drag queen story hours argue they are family-friendly events that celebrate diversity and inclusivity, despite accusations of being inappropriate for children.
Legal challenges have blocked bans on drag events in states like Texas and Tennessee, citing the First Amendment and deeming such bans unconstitutional.