Bellingham, Washington: President of School Board host Queer Youth Open Mic at her sex shop Wink Wink

Jonathan Choe Journalist

@choeshow

Jun 1

CONTROVERSY:Jenn Mason owns Wink Wink. She’s also school board director of Bellingham Public Schools. Critics say she should not be hosting event open to children of “all ages”at a sex shop. But supporters say store has separate space and entrance where kids would not be exposed.

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Jonathan Choe Journalist

@choeshow

Jun 1

HAPPENING NOW: Wink Wink’s “Outspoken: Queer Youth Open Mic” night moved last minute to secret location. Protesters in front of Bellingham store and say they are concerned about underage kids being “groomed” and exposed to sex toys at the shop. Now trying to find new location[video]

Jonathan Choe Journalist

@choeshow

Jun 1

COUNTER PROTESTERS: A handful here as well. They have speaker system and blasting an eclectic mix of music. Otherwise, a “friend” of Wink Wink is quietly directing anyone with an RSVP to secret location. I will respect their privacy since media is banned except for one reporter.

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https://bellinghamschools.org/about/school-board/meet-the-board/