That'll leave a mark.
I’m open to other explanations, but here’s the way I see it:
The secular left protests against groups and individuals that oppose the homosexual agenda, abortion, graphic sex education and so forth, the media dutifully reports about how “outdated” it is to oppose homosexual marriage, abortion and the sexualization of children. These are the FACTS that all social conservatives agree with.
The only logical conclusion is that those who support the protests and the media bias are doing so because they support the left’s agenda.
Don't count on it. You can't shame the shameless.