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Ron DeSantis Signs Four Bills Into Law Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights in Florida

The bills include an expansion of "don't say gay," a ban on gender-affirming care, restrictions on bathroom use, and restrictions on drag shows.

Montana's Drag Show Ban Still Blocked in New Court Ruling

The ruling continues a stay that saved Helena Pride.

Bills Introduced in Tenn. to Ban Drag Shows, Gender-Affirming Care

Just one day after voters rejected the conservative conspiracy theory about LGBTQ+ people, lawmakers in Tennessee doubled down with not one but two restrictive bills.

Texas State Lawmaker to Introduce Bill Banning Kids from Drag Shows

Republican state Rep. Brian Slaton's proposed legislation will be the latest anti-LGBTQ+ measure in the state.

Florida's Don't Say Gay Governor Looks to Ban Kids from Drag Shows

Gov. Ron DeSantis's comments follow those of several Republican lawmakers who have come out saying children should not be allowed at drag shows. 

Tennessee Governor Signs Felony Drag Show Bill, Bans Gender-Affirming Care

The legislation signed by GOP Gov. Bill Lee restricts drag performances and prohibits certain gender-affirming care.

Supreme Court refuses to lift ban on Texas university drag show, sparking free speech concerns

Students at the school were planning to host a drag show next week, but the Supreme Court’s decision keeps it in limbo.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Drag Ban Can't Be Enforced, Supreme Court Rules

Florida cannot enforce the ban on drag shows while the state appeals an earlier decision by a federal judge who ruled the ban unconstitutional.

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.

HRC Protests Tennessee Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws With Ad, Rally

The Human Rights Campaign is running a full-page ad with Gov. Bill Lee in drag and holding a rally in response to legislation banning gender-affirming care for youth and restricting drag shows.

Pro-Equality Lawmakers Demand Removal of Anti-LGBTQ+ Sections From Defense Bill

The House version of the National Defense Authorization Act includes bans on trans health care, Pride flags, drag shows, and more.

​Florida Republicans Take Aim at Gender-Affirming Care, Drag Shows​

Florida Republican lawmakers are looking to ban gender-affirming care, stop legal changes of gender on birth certificates, and restrict drag shows.

Queens from 'RuPaul's Drag Race Live' aren't backing down from any scary bans or threats

The stars of the hit Las Vegas show are taking fans backstage and speaking up when it matters most.

Pentagon Officials Fear Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Could Impact Military Readiness

The attacks on the LGBTQ+ community has dire consequences across American society.

Drag group slams Donald Trump for takeover of Kennedy Center board and vowing to end drag shows

Trump said that he was specifically motivated to overhaul the center so he could end the drag shows it occasionally hosts.

Tennessee drag ban will stay as SCOTUS refuses to hear case, but artists 'refuse to be silenced'

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's drag ban, but a separate suit is still ongoing.

Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'

A student "Draggieland" performance will go on as scheduled March 27.

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.

Drag artists organize rally outside Kennedy Center to protest Trump's hostile takeover

A collective of drag artists is taking to the streets of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

10 batsh*t things you should know about Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz

Gaetz's long history of sex crime allegations and misusing taxpayer funds put him right in line with Trump.