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LGBTQ+ Student Group Sues University President for Cancelling Drag Show

Proceeds from the show were due to support The Trevor Project.

Republicans Across the Country Push Bills Restricting Drag Shows

Bills in at least 11 states across the country are working their way through legislatures, though none have yet been signed into law.

14 Famous drag queens who changed history

From Stonewall's Marsha P. Johnson to RuPaul, discover the fearless drag performers who defied societal norms and changed the world.

Melissa McCarthy on Channeling Her Inner Drag Queen for 'The Little Mermaid'

The star has a long history of loving and participating in drag culture.

RuPaul Now Has a Species Named After Him, Thanks to Gay Scientist

The honor was bestowed because of the influence drag has had on culture.

Look Out, New York: Miami Snatched Your Wig

The Wigwood celebration highlights the Magic City's growing influence on drag culture.

If You Ask These Queens, Sochi's Gay Scene Is No Drag

While in Russia, we explored the short history of Sochi's drag culture and the queens who started it.

More Than Joy, Drag Queens & Kings Fuel Our Community

Drag — whether male and female impersonation — has been a part of America’s culture since even before our nation was born.

The Advocate's CEO Reflects on International Drag Day

"Drag is much more than just performance," writes Mark Berryhill.

Murray Hill’s dream of a drag kingdom becomes a reality (series, that is)

How to build a reality competition series for drag kings? Start with calling Mr. Showbiz himself.

Activist Protects Transgender Witness From Texas Senate Officials

Sometimes heroes aren’t wearing capes, but they’re wearing pink and rainbow colors.

Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)

Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.

Organizers confirm pulling WorldPride events from ‘inhospitable’ Kennedy Center — not canceled by it

“We saw the writing on the wall,” Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos told The Advocate.

Rep. Robert Garcia: 'The Army that defeated Hitler and saved the world included drag queens'

The California Democrat expertly demolished a Republican proposal to ban drag shows on military bases — but it passed the House of Representatives anyways.

‘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.

The Rich Queer History of American Drag Queens

The art form will likely outlast attempts to restrict it.

RuPaul: The Language Police Are 'Dumb AF'

The RuPaul's Drag Race host spoke out against his critics and revisited the show's 2014 T-word controversy.

How to Support Drag Queen Story Hour With Community-Led Safety

The executive director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project shares the organization's plan to keep drag queen story hours fun and safe in the wake of white supremacist attacks. 

Drag Shows, Pronouns Targeted by Arizona Republicans

The state's legislative session is opening with a rash of anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

San Francisco Names Nation's First Drag Laureate, D'Arcy Drollinger

The city is demonstrating support for the art form when it's under attack in many places.