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PHOTOS: Trans Artist Stars in a Time Capsule of NYC's Underground

Page Potter Reynolds' provocative performances helped her become a cult figure in the downtown nightlife scene.

A church, Molotov Cocktail and suspect Aimenn Penny

Crime

Neo-Nazi Arrested for Firebombing Church Hosting Drag Queen Story Hour

He also attended a massive protest by right-wing extremists at a drag event in a public park in Wadsworth, Ohio in early March.

News

Neo-Nazi Ex-Soldier Targets Drag Queen Story Hour in North Carolina

Previously, Jarrett William Smith was convicted of disturbing bomb-making instructions and was charged with encouraging the assassination of former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke.

Crime

Ohio man sentenced to 18 years in prison after firebombing church for hosting drag events

Aimenn D. Penny admitted to attacking the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 using homemade Molotov cocktails, citing anger at two upcoming drag events.

Police officer outside Stonewall Inn gay bar

Exclusives

drag explosion

Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival returns to L.A. just in time for the holidays

For the first time, the international festival takes place concurrently with CLAW’s Leather Thanksgiving celebration.

Sasha Velour: Drag Superstar Today, POTUS Tomorrow?

The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race discusses the "renaissance" of drag activism, the new racially inclusive Pride flag, and a possible future in politics.

A Conversation With Coco Peru

Coco Peru, the longtime drag creation of writer-performer Clinton Leupp, has a priceless way with words -- and hairspray.

PHOTOS: Trans Artist Stars in a Time Capsule of NYC's Underground

Page Potter Reynolds' provocative performances helped her become a cult figure in the downtown nightlife scene.

Neo-Nazi Arrested for Firebombing Church Hosting Drag Queen Story Hour

He also attended a massive protest by right-wing extremists at a drag event in a public park in Wadsworth, Ohio in early March.

Bomb Threats Target LGBTQ+ Events Across the U.S. Over the Weekend

A sinister pattern has emerged as multiple cities witness threats against LGBTQ-friendly events.

Neo-Nazi Ex-Soldier Targets Drag Queen Story Hour in North Carolina

Previously, Jarrett William Smith was convicted of disturbing bomb-making instructions and was charged with encouraging the assassination of former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke.

The Boulet Brothers Dragula season 5 tour promises to be a bloody good time

This season's winner and top finalists will headline.

Doonan Let Drag Queens Fix Oil Spill

46 fierce pics from the 'Love Lies Bleeding' premiere red carpet party

The stars showed up and showed off at the premiere of Love Lies Bleeding!

Ohio man sentenced to 18 years in prison after firebombing church for hosting drag events

Aimenn D. Penny admitted to attacking the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 using homemade Molotov cocktails, citing anger at two upcoming drag events.

How drag artists can protect themselves from the far-right attacks

Drag artists who survived violence and harassment tell The Advocate about resources to protect other performers.

FBI, Local Police Investigate Bomb Threat Made During Drag Story Hour

In Tempe, Ariz., a coffee shop's Drag Queen Story Hour had to be shut down because of a bomb threat.

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Church Over Drag Queen Events

The arsonist admitted to the FBI he “would have felt better” if he had “burned the entire church to the ground.”

LGBTQ+ Student Group Targeted With Bomb Threat Over Drag Show

Because the South Dakota State University students played host to a kid-friendly drag event, somebody sent a bomb threat targeting the LGBTQ+ group.

Miami Beach Celebrates the City's Drag Scene with New Street Art

Across the U.S., where at least a dozen states have attempted to pass anti-drag laws, including in Florida, drag remains a central topic in a larger culture war targeting LGBTQ+ rights.

Neo-Nazi Arrested for Firebombing LGBTQ-Friendly Donut Shop

He called the LGBTQ+ community a “virus” that required “shin[ing] our boots and putting on our armbands,” according to court documents.

Man Arrested For Making Terroristic Threats Against LGBTQ+ Community

The twice-convicted sex offender allegedly threatened the Nebraska LGBTQ+ community for shunning him.

Are You With RuPaul or Asia O'Hara?

The drag performers' responses to the Vixen's departure on the Drag Race reunion represent opposing worldviews.

Pride march in Jerusalem draws thousands of marchers, police

Under heavy police guard, gay activists marched in a gay pride parade in downtown Jerusalem on Thursday, sparking a noisy counterdemonstration by ultra-Orthodox Jews and denunciations by Muslim and Christian leaders. There were no incidents of violence during the brief event.

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drag explosion

For the first time, the international festival takes place concurrently with CLAW’s Leather Thanksgiving celebration.

The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race discusses the "renaissance" of drag activism, the new racially inclusive Pride flag, and a possible future in politics.

Coco Peru, the longtime drag creation of writer-performer Clinton Leupp, has a priceless way with words -- and hairspray.

Page Potter Reynolds' provocative performances helped her become a cult figure in the downtown nightlife scene.

He also attended a massive protest by right-wing extremists at a drag event in a public park in Wadsworth, Ohio in early March.

A sinister pattern has emerged as multiple cities witness threats against LGBTQ-friendly events.

Previously, Jarrett William Smith was convicted of disturbing bomb-making instructions and was charged with encouraging the assassination of former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke.

The threat to the well-being of the kids was not the drag queen reading a story.

This season's winner and top finalists will headline.

The stars showed up and showed off at the premiere of Love Lies Bleeding!

Aimenn D. Penny admitted to attacking the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 using homemade Molotov cocktails, citing anger at two upcoming drag events.

Drag artists who survived violence and harassment tell The Advocate about resources to protect other performers.

In Tempe, Ariz., a coffee shop's Drag Queen Story Hour had to be shut down because of a bomb threat.

The arsonist admitted to the FBI he “would have felt better” if he had “burned the entire church to the ground.”

Because the South Dakota State University students played host to a kid-friendly drag event, somebody sent a bomb threat targeting the LGBTQ+ group.

Across the U.S., where at least a dozen states have attempted to pass anti-drag laws, including in Florida, drag remains a central topic in a larger culture war targeting LGBTQ+ rights.

He called the LGBTQ+ community a “virus” that required “shin[ing] our boots and putting on our armbands,” according to court documents.

The twice-convicted sex offender allegedly threatened the Nebraska LGBTQ+ community for shunning him.

The drag performers' responses to the Vixen's departure on the Drag Race reunion represent opposing worldviews.

Under heavy police guard, gay activists marched in a gay pride parade in downtown Jerusalem on Thursday, sparking a noisy counterdemonstration by ultra-Orthodox Jews and denunciations by Muslim and Christian leaders. There were no incidents of violence during the brief event.