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Coach Faces Backlash for LGBTQ+ Advocacy Amid Controversy

10/17/2025

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Anthony Nicodemo, a high school basketball coach, faces escalating hostility for LGBTQ+ rights advocacy after a viral video of his classroom sign, 'Fascists Fear Teachers'.
The video spurred backlash from right-wing influencers, forcing him to lock his social media.
Since coming out in 2013, he endures hate and warns of attacks on queer educators.
He criticized Corey DeAngelis (influencer), noting DeAngelis's past involvement in adult videos while targeting gay teachers.

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Anthony Nicodemo, a high school basketball coach, faces escalating hostility for LGBTQ+ rights advocacy after a viral video of his classroom sign, 'Fascists Fear Teachers'.
The video spurred backlash from right-wing influencers, forcing him to lock his social media.
Since coming out in 2013, he endures hate and warns of attacks on queer educators.
He criticized Corey DeAngelis (influencer), noting DeAngelis's past involvement in adult videos while targeting gay teachers.