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Military Chief Defends Cancellation of Drag Show at Nevada Military Base

It was “the absolute right thing to do,” Mark Milley told CNN.

The Rich Queer History of American Drag Queens

The art form will likely outlast attempts to restrict it.

Texas Anti-Drag Law Blocked Again by Judge

The law can't go into effect for at least another two weeks as deliberations on a lawsuit continue.

‘Drag Race’ Queens Have Some Things to Say About Anti-Drag and Anti-Trans Laws

Florida passed anti-drag and anti-trans legislation on Wednesday, and many other states have either already passed laws or are attempting to.

Tennessee DA Threatens Pride With Unconstitutional Anti-Drag Law, Gets Sued

Blount County prosecutor Ryan Desmond says the law is enforceable in his jurisdiction. Now Pride organizers and drag performer Flamy Grant are suing him.

Tennessee Judge Extends Temporary Block on Anti-Drag Law

The judge had issued the original block last Friday only hours before the law was to take effect.

Texas Judge Strikes Down Anti-Drag Law Days After Another Upholds College Drag Ban

Very different conclusions came from two federal judges in the same state.

Montana Trans Woman, Bookstore, and More Sue Over Anti-Drag Law

The ban on drag story hours and other performances is blatantly unconstitutional, according to a coalition of individuals and institutions.

Lizzo Brings Out Drag Queens During Tennessee Show to Protest Anti-Drag Law

The singer and rapper said she was creating a safe space to celebrate drag.

Reba McEntire Slams Tennessee Anti-Drag Law, Blesses Queens in High Heels

“We’ve got a real problem in this country, and to be worrying about men wanting to dress up as women? God bless ’em to wear those high heels," McEntire said.

Tennessee Anti-Drag Law Can't Be Used Against Pride Event, Judge Rules

Blount County's prosecutor had threatened to enforce the unconstitutional law against a local Pride festival.

Tennessee Judge, Appointed by Trump, Rules Anti-Drag Law Unconstitutional

"WE WON!" the drag-centric theater group that brought the suit wrote on Instagram.

Trump-Appointed Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law

It was to go into effect on April 1 at midnight.

Florida Restaurant Sues Ron DeSantis Over New Anti-Drag Law

The owner of Hamburger Mary's Orlando said the bill is a violation of their First Amendment rights.

Karine Jean-Pierre on Tennessee Anti-Drag Law: Unacceptable & Unfortunate

The White House press secretary blasted Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for signing a bill restricting drag performances.

Florida Pride Organizers Weigh Navigating DeSantis's Anti-Drag Law or Canceling Events

Many organizers with events planned in the month of June must decide now if they want to be test cases for the law.

Tampa Pride Cancels Event After Ron DeSantis Signs Anti-Drag Law

The Republican governor signed that bill along with three other anti-LGBTQ+ pieces of legislation on Wednesday.

Florida City Scales Back Pride Over Anti-Drag Law

Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn't signed the anti-drag bill into law yet, but Pride organizers in Port St. Lucie decided to cancel a parade and make its festival 21-and-older.

Florida Asks Supreme Court to Let It Enforce Its Struck-Down Anti-Drag Law

Lower courts have continued to block the anti-drag law.

Montana Library Cancels Trans Woman's History Lecture Due to Anti-Drag Law

Adria Jawort, a Native American trans woman, was to speak on the history of LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit people in the state.