Rainbow Defense Coalition (RDC)
@rainbowdefense.bsky.social
At drag story times and LGBTQIA2S events, we form a visual and auditory barrier to shield children and families against hate. We operate on the support of volunteers in the Washington Metropolitan area.
rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
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This Saturday! Located right across from the Bethesda Metro Station.
Hope you can come to help defend and support drag story time.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat @mxjazzwhat @thehausofwhat
Hope you can come to help defend and support drag story time.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat @mxjazzwhat @thehausofwhat
November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This Saturday! Located right across from the Bethesda Metro Station.
Hope you can come to help defend and support drag story time.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat @mxjazzwhat @thehausofwhat
Hope you can come to help defend and support drag story time.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat @mxjazzwhat @thehausofwhat
Another beautiful day of helping to stand up for drag story time!
It was a packed house with both kids and parents having a blast while RDC made it a safe space for all.
Thank you to Tara Hoot, Shakers and all of the volunteers!!
@tarahoot @shakersdc
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
It was a packed house with both kids and parents having a blast while RDC made it a safe space for all.
Thank you to Tara Hoot, Shakers and all of the volunteers!!
@tarahoot @shakersdc
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
November 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Another beautiful day of helping to stand up for drag story time!
It was a packed house with both kids and parents having a blast while RDC made it a safe space for all.
Thank you to Tara Hoot, Shakers and all of the volunteers!!
@tarahoot @shakersdc
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
It was a packed house with both kids and parents having a blast while RDC made it a safe space for all.
Thank you to Tara Hoot, Shakers and all of the volunteers!!
@tarahoot @shakersdc
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Feel good, have fun and do good!!!!
Come help RDC defend drag story time at Shakers
AND
Wish the gorgeous Tara Hoot a fabulous 50th birthday!
@tarahoot @shakersdc
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Come help RDC defend drag story time at Shakers
AND
Wish the gorgeous Tara Hoot a fabulous 50th birthday!
@tarahoot @shakersdc
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Feel good, have fun and do good!!!!
Come help RDC defend drag story time at Shakers
AND
Wish the gorgeous Tara Hoot a fabulous 50th birthday!
@tarahoot @shakersdc
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Come help RDC defend drag story time at Shakers
AND
Wish the gorgeous Tara Hoot a fabulous 50th birthday!
@tarahoot @shakersdc
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
We dance, we sing, we blow bubbles
but most inportantly…
We defend the compassionate storytelling by brave drag performers.
We help provide a safe, inclusive space that is free from hate, filled with joy.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
but most inportantly…
We defend the compassionate storytelling by brave drag performers.
We help provide a safe, inclusive space that is free from hate, filled with joy.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We dance, we sing, we blow bubbles
but most inportantly…
We defend the compassionate storytelling by brave drag performers.
We help provide a safe, inclusive space that is free from hate, filled with joy.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
but most inportantly…
We defend the compassionate storytelling by brave drag performers.
We help provide a safe, inclusive space that is free from hate, filled with joy.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Join us at Freddies and come in costume if you like!
Let’s have fun defending drag story time!!
@tarahoot @freddiesbeachbar
Let’s have fun defending drag story time!!
@tarahoot @freddiesbeachbar
October 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Join us at Freddies and come in costume if you like!
Let’s have fun defending drag story time!!
@tarahoot @freddiesbeachbar
Let’s have fun defending drag story time!!
@tarahoot @freddiesbeachbar
So sad. Cancelled due to low enrollment.
October 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So sad. Cancelled due to low enrollment.
Borrow a rainbow umbrella, we’ll have water, snacks and of course, bubbles!
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
October 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Borrow a rainbow umbrella, we’ll have water, snacks and of course, bubbles!
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
We pushed back against censorship of children’s books.
We defended the compassionate storytelling by brave drag performers.
We are advocates of the LGBTQ+ community.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@lilmisshotmess @bcplinfo @loyaltybooks @gcr52025
We defended the compassionate storytelling by brave drag performers.
We are advocates of the LGBTQ+ community.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@lilmisshotmess @bcplinfo @loyaltybooks @gcr52025
October 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We pushed back against censorship of children’s books.
We defended the compassionate storytelling by brave drag performers.
We are advocates of the LGBTQ+ community.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@lilmisshotmess @bcplinfo @loyaltybooks @gcr52025
We defended the compassionate storytelling by brave drag performers.
We are advocates of the LGBTQ+ community.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
@lilmisshotmess @bcplinfo @loyaltybooks @gcr52025
Do something fun!
Do something good!
Come join us!
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Do something good!
Come join us!
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Do something fun!
Do something good!
Come join us!
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Do something good!
Come join us!
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Come join us to…
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Come join us to…
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Come join us to…
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
@loyaltybooks
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
@loyaltybooks
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Come join us to…
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
@loyaltybooks
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
Support story time, support this story telling tradition and support the people who make it all possible.
@loyaltybooks
RDC has been doing this for 3+ years now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
It’s the GRAND OPENING of the MOCOPRIDE CENTER and RDC will
be there for the drag story time. Come join us and support this space for Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ community!
Bring a friend and help us create a beautiful rainbow wall with umbrellas.
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
be there for the drag story time. Come join us and support this space for Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ community!
Bring a friend and help us create a beautiful rainbow wall with umbrellas.
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
August 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It’s the GRAND OPENING of the MOCOPRIDE CENTER and RDC will
be there for the drag story time. Come join us and support this space for Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ community!
Bring a friend and help us create a beautiful rainbow wall with umbrellas.
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
be there for the drag story time. Come join us and support this space for Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ community!
Bring a friend and help us create a beautiful rainbow wall with umbrellas.
@mocopridecenter @thevettickwhat
Have you been with our community of folx???
Come and support the beautiful drag story hours with the Rainbow Defense Coalition.
It’s fun and SO VERY IMPORTANT now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
#dragstoryhour #dragstorytime #transrights #lgbtqrights
Come and support the beautiful drag story hours with the Rainbow Defense Coalition.
It’s fun and SO VERY IMPORTANT now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
#dragstoryhour #dragstorytime #transrights #lgbtqrights
August 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Have you been with our community of folx???
Come and support the beautiful drag story hours with the Rainbow Defense Coalition.
It’s fun and SO VERY IMPORTANT now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
#dragstoryhour #dragstorytime #transrights #lgbtqrights
Come and support the beautiful drag story hours with the Rainbow Defense Coalition.
It’s fun and SO VERY IMPORTANT now.
Become a proud member.
DM: @rdc_dmv
Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com
#dragstoryhour #dragstorytime #transrights #lgbtqrights
COME BACK FOR MORE INFO!!!!!!!
August 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
COME BACK FOR MORE INFO!!!!!!!
Yesterday!! Another drag story time success!!
July 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Yesterday!! Another drag story time success!!
