Pride Is a Triumph of the First Amendment

https://reason.com/2025/06/26/pride-is-a-triumph-of-the-first-amendment/

assembly

A gathering of people for a specific purpose

remembrance

The act of remembering and showing respect for something or someone from the past.

at its core

Basically; in its most essential or important part.

embodies

To represent or express an idea or quality clearly and completely.

defiance

A strong refusal to obey; open resistance or disobedience.

conduct

The way a person behaves

disseminating

The act of spreading information or ideas widely to many people.

sought

Past tense of seek; to try to find

guise

An external appearance or form that hides the true nature of something.

struck down

To officially cancel or declare invalid

provisions

Specific conditions or rules included in a legal document or law.

burden (verb)

To give someone a heavy responsibility or problem that is difficult to deal with.

proponents

People who support or argue in favor of something.

decency

Behavior that is morally good

to curtail

To reduce or limit something

bigoted

Showing strong and unfair dislike or hatred toward people who are different.

be compelled

To be forced or strongly persuaded to do something.

to convey

To communicate or express a thought

vile

Extremely unpleasant

The Court held

A formal way of saying a court made an official decision or ruling.

obscene

Offensive or disgusting

repugnant

Extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike.

float

To move gently on the surface of a liquid or through the air.

float (noun)

A decorated parade vehicle used in celebrations.

chant

A repeated rhythmic phrase or song shouted or sung by a group.

enduring

Lasting for a long time; continuing despite difficulties.

to dissent

To disagree with or oppose an official opinion or decision.