On May 2, police raided P Town, an LGBTQ+ bar in Pittsburgh, during a drag show featuring Amanda Lepore. The Nuisance Bar Task Force conducted a surprise inspection, disrupting the event and leaving patrons outside in the rain. Local drag artist Indica criticized the timing of the raid, likening it to historical gay bar raids. Despite the disruption, the community responded by singing together, showcasing resilience against authority. Attendees described the experience as jarring, emphasizing a lack of communication from law enforcement.
Queer people banded together and showed we are so much stronger than an attempt to make us scared or comply with their rules.
Dozens of state police, geared up with bulletproof vests, flooded the bar and told us to get out. None of the officers would explain what was happening.
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