"I think an event like "Birdcage" is very important for us to have. Not only because free speech is allowed for everybody, but also too, it promotes a space for people who feel isolated and left out for them to thrive and feel comfortable and welcome," says USC student Leah Thomas.ย
Each candidate (Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, Rep. and Dr. Jermaine Johnson, Sen. Josh Kimbrell, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and Businessman Billy Webster) were allotted 20 minutes to answer the list of questions.ย