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Pride Events See Rising Insurance Costs In Wake Of Anti-LBGTQ Sentiment

KQED News Staff
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A San Diego Pride Parade attendee celebrates while marching in Hillcrest, July 16, 2022. (Photo By: Matthew Bowler/KPBS)

Insurance Costs Becoming A Growing Issue For Pride Festivals

LGBTQ Pride events have been taking place across the country amid growing threats of violence towards the community. Along with being frightening, these threats are also impacting Pride organizations’ financial bottom lines. One example? Skyrocketing insurance costs.
Reporter: Scott Rodd, KPBS  

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