Protesters, LGBT activists hold dance party in front of Mike Pence’s DC home
WASHINGTON — With glow sticks, hula hoops and rainbow flags, protesters took a dance party to the streets near Vice President-elect Mike Pence’s temporary home to oppose his positions on LGBT issues.
News outlets report that more than 100 people accompanied by a truck blasting music danced Wednesday night through the usually quiet Chevy Chase area of northwest Washington, where Pence has been renting a home.
Disrupt J20, a collection of activist groups, and WERK For Peace, which formed after the Orlando nightclub shooting, organized what they called a “Queer Dance Party.” Activists have criticized Pence for signing a law as Indiana governor that they say could sanction discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender customers. The legislature later reversed course.
The group found Pence’s street blocked. It wasn’t clear if he was home.