Violence erupts at Southern California school board meetings over Pride Month recognition.

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Violence erupts at Southern California school board meetings over Pride Month recognition.
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Three people were arrested during protests outside a Los Angeles County school district building where board members were voting on whether to recognize June as Pride Month. Anti-LGBTQ protesters clashed with counterprotesters, leading to instances of physical violence and unauthorized pepper spray use. The school board ultimately voted to recognize Pride Month. The incident highlights the ongoing debate over LGBTQ-inclusive curricula in schools and the increasing number of laws aimed at restricting access to gender-affirming health care for trans youth.

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