Betsy Riot
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The Betsy Riot is a radical left group that describes itself as a "decentralized neo-suffragette, punk-patriot resistance movement."[1] They are pro-gun control. The group began in August 2016, primarily with an anti-gun industry focus,[2][3] but during the Trump administration the group focused protests on administration policy.[1] The group uses profanity, satire and a radical feminist posture in its messaging, with tactics that include graffiti,[2][4] theatrical protests,[5][6][7] pranks, and coordinated messaging actions, such as mailings, banners,[1] and flyers.[8] The group has also encouraged vandalism to further their agenda.
As part of an ongoing demonstration against gun rights advocates, Betsy Riot purchased johnlott.com (John Lott) and waynelapierre.com (Wayne LaPierre) and runs them as parody sites.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Casey, Dan (August 31, 2016). "Casey: Roanoke vandalism gets high marks from new anti-gun group". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ Eskow, Kristen (August 2016). "Vandalism found outside NRA office". Virginia First. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "2 Protesters Accused of Vandalizing New Mexico GOP Office". U.S. News & World Report. July 27, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ^ "Protesters show support for abortion rights". Lincoln Journal Star. February 11, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ Ranard, Alyssa (January 22, 2017). "Betsy Riot, an anonymous, neo-sufferage [sic] group, waves signs in front of the Nebraska State Capitol at the Women's March Rally on Jan. 21, 2017". Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ Hammel, Paul (February 22, 2017). "Protesters shouting 'do your job' and 'meet with us' disrupt Deb Fischer's talk in Lincoln". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ Lauby, George (February 9, 2017). "Education chair draws fire from critics". North Platte Bulletin. Retrieved April 23, 2017.