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Illinois Bakery Receives Threats for Family-Friendly Drag Show

Rather than give in to the threats, though, the bakery's owner is fighting back.

Naples Florida LGBTQIA Pride celebration during Transgender Day of Visibility posted 2023

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Naples Pride sues city after its security costs 'skyrocketed' amid fears of anti-trans protests

“Before the city, emboldened by anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, imposed unconstitutional burdens on Pridefest, Naples Pride was able to feature its family-friendly drag performance without issue for years,” said Samantha Past, the ACLU of Florida’s LGBTQ+ rights attorney.

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Utah City Must Let Drag Show Go On, Judge Rules

Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.

State Police stand between members of the Proud Boys and LGBTQ transgender counter protestors during a protest against gender affirming care by Vanderbilt University Medical Center at the War Memorial Plaza in Nashville Tennessee

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These 24 violent extremist & anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy groups pose a danger to LGBTQ+ people

Looking at the groups that threaten drag queens, transgender people and the broader LGBTQ+ community.

Gov. Greg Gianforte and drag queen reading to kids

Montana

Montana Outlaws Drag Queen Story Hours

The bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte goes further than others in specifically targeting the events.

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Breckenridge, Colorado’s 10-Mile Pride is an unexpected haven of queer joy

The small mountain town’s recent Pride celebration was full of warm welcomes, fun surprises, and beautiful surroundings.

MAGA Republican Lauren Boebert son Tyler mugshot

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How to build a career in drag without 'Drag Race:' The story of Shontelle Sparkles

Shontelle Sparkles tells The Advocate how her new EP came to be with the help of her drag family.

Preteen Drag Queen Buys House for Family

Nes, 12, is now pulling in big bucks as a beauty influencer in Thailand.

When Harley Quinn Met Her Drag Family

For International Drag Day, DC Comics shares a preview of the upcoming graphic novel, Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass.

Illinois Bakery Receives Threats for Family-Friendly Drag Show

Rather than give in to the threats, though, the bakery's owner is fighting back.

Florida Republicans Ron DeSantis & Byron Donalds continue attacking Naples Pride's family-friendly drag shows

The two are upset that a judge ruled in favor of Naples Pride and against proposed restrictions from the Florida city.

How to Survive Thanksgiving if Home for the Holidays Means Homophobia

Dealing with homophobic family can be a drag, but here's how to keep them from dragging you down with them.

‘Generation Drag’ Is a Heartfelt Look Into 5 Teen Drag Queens’ Lives

Here's an exclusive clip of the series that follows five young drag stars and their families in the lead up to Dragutante, a drag ball for teens and tweens.

Check out these 5 ways to celebrate (and survive) Pride with the kids

From marches to costumes to drag queens, there are a ton of activities to keep your family entertained.

Proud Boys Storm Drag Queen Story Hour, Hate Crime Probe Launched

The men reportedly called the drag queen host "tranny" and a "pedophile" at the California event attended by families and community members.

Drag Producer Cancels Shows After Armed Proud Boys Threaten Event

After right-wing extremists showed up with guns to terrify attendees of a family-friendly drag show, producers of the event say they won't have any more shows soon.

Naples Pride sues city after its security costs 'skyrocketed' amid fears of anti-trans protests

“Before the city, emboldened by anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, imposed unconstitutional burdens on Pridefest, Naples Pride was able to feature its family-friendly drag performance without issue for years,” said Samantha Past, the ACLU of Florida’s LGBTQ+ rights attorney.

This North Carolina Drag Brunch Has Raised Over $60k for Good

“Every month we pick a new charity to support, particularly those that help women, the arts, and the LGBTQ+ community,” the Artisan's Palate's owner explained.

Marcia Gay Harden: All My Kids Are Queer, and They Teach Me Every Day

The Oscar-winning actress was among the celebrities taking part in the Drag Isn't Dangerous telethon.

Utah City Must Let Drag Show Go On, Judge Rules

Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.

Marcia Gay Harden on how her three queer kids made her an activist

"I'm learning on a daily basis ... from all of the kids,” the acclaimed actor says.

Montana Outlaws Drag Queen Story Hours

The bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte goes further than others in specifically targeting the events.

Breckenridge, Colorado’s 10-Mile Pride is an unexpected haven of queer joy

The small mountain town’s recent Pride celebration was full of warm welcomes, fun surprises, and beautiful surroundings.

The Boebert crime family? Lauren Boebert's son Tyler charged after alleged theft and vandalism spree

Whatever values right-wing Rep. Lauren Boebert claims to uphold at least seem to run in her family.

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Shontelle Sparkles tells The Advocate how her new EP came to be with the help of her drag family.

Nes, 12, is now pulling in big bucks as a beauty influencer in Thailand.

For International Drag Day, DC Comics shares a preview of the upcoming graphic novel, Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass.

Rather than give in to the threats, though, the bakery's owner is fighting back.

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

The two are upset that a judge ruled in favor of Naples Pride and against proposed restrictions from the Florida city.

Dealing with homophobic family can be a drag, but here's how to keep them from dragging you down with them.

Here's an exclusive clip of the series that follows five young drag stars and their families in the lead up to Dragutante, a drag ball for teens and tweens.

From marches to costumes to drag queens, there are a ton of activities to keep your family entertained.

The men reportedly called the drag queen host "tranny" and a "pedophile" at the California event attended by families and community members.

After right-wing extremists showed up with guns to terrify attendees of a family-friendly drag show, producers of the event say they won't have any more shows soon.

“Before the city, emboldened by anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, imposed unconstitutional burdens on Pridefest, Naples Pride was able to feature its family-friendly drag performance without issue for years,” said Samantha Past, the ACLU of Florida’s LGBTQ+ rights attorney.

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

“Every month we pick a new charity to support, particularly those that help women, the arts, and the LGBTQ+ community,” the Artisan's Palate's owner explained.

The Oscar-winning actress was among the celebrities taking part in the Drag Isn't Dangerous telethon.

Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.

"I'm learning on a daily basis ... from all of the kids,” the acclaimed actor says.

Looking at the groups that threaten drag queens, transgender people and the broader LGBTQ+ community.

The bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte goes further than others in specifically targeting the events.

The small mountain town’s recent Pride celebration was full of warm welcomes, fun surprises, and beautiful surroundings.

Whatever values right-wing Rep. Lauren Boebert claims to uphold at least seem to run in her family.