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Aug 7, 2021, 9 tweets

At The Abby in West Hollywood, where a group of anti-vaccine protesters have gathered across the street in opposition to the bar’s policy of requiring proof of vax or a negative covid test.

One woman says that she fought for gay marriage, now will the gays fight for her.

Three protesters cross the street and confront a photographer

A group of children chant “my body my choice.” One of them holds a sign that reads “only my mom controls me.”

As one woman shows her proof of vaccination, a protester asks if she’s going to show her HIV status. She yells back, “I can see your small fucking dick!”

A patron crosses the street to confront the protesters

A few protesters cross the street to engage with people on their way to the Abby. In response, a group of Abby-goers start to dance at the protesters.

One of the protesters just drove by and shouted “bye faggots” out the window.

A group of people going to the Abby yell at the protesters across the street. This is generally the reception the protesters have received.

A protester warns the group that they will have to give information to get in. Her: “Do you have a phone? It has your information anyway.”

The number of protesters has shrunk while the line to the Abby has grown

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