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Angry Gay Grandpa Fined $16K for Capitol Protest

7/11/2025

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James Lantz, the "Angry Gay Grandpa," faced a hefty fine of over $16,000 after gluing his hand to a Pennsylvania Capitol railing in a powerful protest against lawmakers' neglect of transgender youth suicides. Battling stage four cancer, Lantz's actions were fueled by the tragic loss of five local trans youth, as he also seeks support for an LGBTQ+ initiative.

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James Lantz, the "Angry Gay Grandpa," faced a hefty fine of over $16,000 after gluing his hand to a Pennsylvania Capitol railing in a powerful protest against lawmakers' neglect of transgender youth suicides. Battling stage four cancer, Lantz's actions were fueled by the tragic loss of five local trans youth, as he also seeks support for an LGBTQ+ initiative.