Anita Bryant's anti-LGBTQ+ activism cost her career but marked the rise of the Christian right, reflecting her enduring legacy in conservative politics.
As she campaigned against an anti-discrimination ordinance in Dade County, Bryant stated that the ordinance 'condones immorality and discriminates against my children’s rights to grow up in a healthy, decent community,' highlighting her belief that her actions were for societal benefit.
Despite her decline in the entertainment industry, Bryant remarked, 'I don't regret it, because I did the right thing. Sometimes you have to pay a price for what you believe is right,' illustrating her unwavering commitment to her beliefs.
Bryant's death came as the Christian right, of which she was a significant figure, continues to influence American politics, showing a paradox where her destructive legacy finds new life in contemporary conservatism.
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