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October 25, 2022

Penn State Cancels Talk by Proud Boys Founder Gavin McInnes Amid Student Protests
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And Penn State University canceled a speaking event Monday night with
Gavin Mc Innes, founder of the far-right group the Proud Boys, following
massive backlash and student-led protests. The event was sponsored by
the conservative student organization Uncensored America and also
featured right-wing Blaze TV host Alex Stein. Penn State officials
accused peaceful protesters of obstruction and censorship but then
claimed to not support Mc Innes and Stein's views. The event was
canceled after Proud Boys members used pepper spray to attack
counterprotesters and journalists.


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