San Francisco Pride addresses controversial tweet from musician Dee Snider

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco Pride is distancing itself from Twisted Sister's Dee Snider after the singer defended anti-trans tweets by former Kiss singer Paul Stanley.

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Stanley's tweet was sent on Sunday, criticizing parents who accept their children who are questioning their gender identities.
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On Monday, Snider retweeted Stanley with the comment: "You know what? There was a time where I 'felt pretty' too. Glad my parents didn't jump to any rash conclusions! Well said, @PaulStanleyLive."



Pride had been set to announce Twisted Sister's song "We're Not Gonna Take It" as the official anthem of Pride 2023.
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Suzanne Ford, the executive director of SF Pride, joined ABC7@7 to address the controversy. You can watch the interview live in the video player above.

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