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Right-wing coffeeshop review-bombed & protested over sign calling trans women an ableist slur
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· July 21, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the business's history are available through The Spokesman-Review.
A local coffee stand in Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood has been at the center of controversy. The business, known for its provocative signs, recently posted one that used an ableist slur to refer to trans women. This sparked online backlash and a public protest.
The sign was removed last Wednesday, but not before drawing a crowd of protestors and counterprotestors on Sunday. The coffee stand has a history of posting offensive signs, including ones targeting immigrants and promoting the right to bear arms. Further details about the incident and the business's history are available through The Spokesman-Review.
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Category: rights Published: July 21, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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