Crooked + The Bulwark Fundraiser at WorldPride: FREE ANDRY: A Big Gay Live Show With Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell and Jon Lovett

About This Project

Summary

A Big Gay Live Show was the fundraising component of Crooked Media x The Bulwark’s FREE ANDRY rapid-response grassroots campaign to expose Romero’s inhumane detention and fight for his release. The show and campaign generated national media coverage on CNN and MSNBC and reached LGBTQ+ audiences via The Advocate and Q Voice. By centering Romero’s humanity and urgency, we built broad support and applied sustained pressure on key decision-makers.

Goals & Objectives

Our goal was to bring as much attention to Andry’s plight as possible, in an already dystopian political landscape, and ensure that his plea was brought to the attention of everyday Americans. Working with the Human Rights Campaign, A Big Gay Live Show also raised funds for his legal defense fund.

Results & Impact

The live show and campaign played a critical role in Andry’s eventual (& 250 other immigrants) release, garnered 200k+ downloads/views, raised $11.5k for his legal fund and publicized a 300+ person rally hosted by Vote Save America, HRC and The Bulwark which garnered $5.6k in donations to VSAA.