Right-wing extremists force cancellation of LGBTQ+ book event in Alabama
The event, scheduled initially at a brewery, was rescheduled at a Books-A-Million store in Mobile.
JULY 15, 2024
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Protestors Clash Over Library's Drag Queen Story Hour
While it wasn't the first time the library has hosted a drag queen story hour, it was the first time it was protested against.
JANUARY 16, 2023
Conservatives Wage War on Drag Queen Story Hour
A Lousiana mayor is fighting to stop the event, which encourages individuality and acceptance.
AUGUST 23, 2018
Death Threats and a Sex Offender: Houston's Drag Story Hour Collapses
The children's event attracted protests and intimidation, which escalated after a former participant's criminal record was revealed.
MARCH 20, 2019
Anti-LGBTQ Groups Sue Louisiana Governor to Stop Drag Queen Story Hour
Claiming it makes Christians "second-class citizens," anti-LGBTQ groups are suing in federal court to stop drag queens from reading to children at a local library.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Gay Dem Blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene for Going After Drag Shows at Hearing
Rep. Robert Garcia said her behavior was "ridiculous."
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Proud Boys Terrorize Drag Queen Story Hour in Nevada
A member of the Proud Boys approached the group of children at a public library with a rifle, causing them to scatter and scream.
JUNE 30, 2022
Philadelphia sets world record for drag queen story hour attendance
Hundreds of people listened to five drag queens read childrens’ books to establish a new Guinness World Record.
JUNE 4, 2024
Drag Queen Story Hour Crashed by Woman Calling It a 'Perversion'
The woman disrupted an event at a bookstore in Riverside, Calif., where she spouted antigay rhetoric in front of the kids who were there.
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Libs of TikTok leads vitriolic backlash against RuPaul’s latest Emmy win
Chaya Raichik’s account amplified anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments following Drag Race' s Emmy victory.
JANUARY 18, 2024
Drag Story Hour Canceled After Marco Rubio Calls It 'Sexually Charged'
The event was to be held at a U.S. Air Force base in Germany for Pride Month.
JUNE 1, 2022
Anti-LGBTQ+ Protests Cancel Drag Queen Storytime Event in California
Groups including Gays Against Groomers California derailed a community event.
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Republicans in Idaho Are Trying to Ban Drag Performances
A leader of a conservative group who supports the state bill compared drag to the racist practice of blackface.
OCTOBER 19, 2022
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.”
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Activist Protects Transgender Witness From Texas Senate Officials
Sometimes heroes aren’t wearing capes, but they’re wearing pink and rainbow colors.
MARCH 27, 2023
This Drag Queen and Teacher Passionately Defends Drag Story Hour
If you’re wondering why men would dress in drag and read to kids, look no further than this story of a Colorado drag queen and educator.
MARCH 17, 2023
Exposing Kids to Drag Isn't Abuse
Parents like David Burtka say there are few drawbacks when it comes to children and drag -- and many benefits.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Drag Queen Story Hour Results in Death Threats Against Animal Shelter
The right-wing hate account Libs of TikTok targeted a nonprofit animal shelter because it hosted a drag queen story hour.
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Drag Queen Asks Why Marco Rubio Is Obsessed With Her
Lil Miss Hot Mess wants to know from Sen. Marco Rubio why he won't leave her alone.
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Proud Boys Retreat Bloodied From N.Y. AG’s Drag Story Hour in Manhattan
The hate group members yelled and screamed anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric before running away, bruised and bloodied.
MARCH 20, 2023
'Butch' Women Bikers Unite to Defend Drag Story Hour Event
They stood firm against those who yelled and screamed at people trying to enjoy a story with with a drag queen.
MAY 5, 2023