What does Pride mean to you in 2023?
<p>As I walked through Civic Center on Saturday, a cacophony of rainbows filled the plaza, with people dressed to the nines — and some not at all. Sparkling jackets and Pride flags were typical accessories, and quite a few attendees carried massive rainbow-flushed butterfly wings, spreading their arms for photographers. Myself included.</p>
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<p>2023 has been one of the most tumultuous in recent years for queer people and LGBTQ rights. State legislatures passed dozens of anti-queer and particularly anti-trans laws, restricting everything from drag performance to trans rights and healthcare.</p>
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