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Lesbian minister of Nantucket church cancels its July 4 celebrations
- Nantucket's Unitarian Universalist church canceled its July 4 celebrations over concerns about whiteness within the congregation.
- Reverend Erin Splaine cited the 'gutting of the 1965 Voting Rights Act' and a Supreme Court decision as reasons for the change.
- The church said July 4 activities were replaced with two hours of open doors for discussion and reflection.
- Splaine described a need for the congregation to understand and address white privilege in American history.
- Some online users criticized the decision, including Libs of TikTok, while others supported the reflection effort.
- Reverend Splaine is married to Michelle Axelson, who runs a feminist and lesbian-run bookshop in Provincetown.
- Axelson has been pictured with political figures and is active in LGBTQ+ community causes.
- The Daily Mail reported the story with multiple linked headlines and audience comments sections.
- The church invited participation in a 'journey to understand our American Story' from all community members.
- The article notes the background of ongoing debate over race, history, and democracy in the United States.
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