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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
- ^ 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.