Ron DeSantis Is Running for President With His Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Record
As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.
May 24, 2023
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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.
March 7, 2023
Tennessee Judge, Appointed by Trump, Rules Anti-Drag Law Unconstitutional
"WE WON!" the drag-centric theater group that brought the suit wrote on Instagram.
June 3, 2023
Portland Drag-a-Thon Sets World Record for Longest Drag Show
The event took a stand for an art form under attack and raised money for the Trevor Project.
July 13, 2023
Texas Anti-Drag Law Blocked Again by Judge
The law can't go into effect for at least another two weeks as deliberations on a lawsuit continue.
September 13, 2023
10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023
2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.
December 31, 2023
Texas Republican Who Wrote Anti-Drag Bill Has Dressed in Drag
It's not the first time in recent days that an anti-drag Republican was revealed to have done drag before.
March 2, 2023
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.
February 6, 2023
Tennessee Close to Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
Legislators have passed a bill and sent it to Gov. Bill Lee (pictured), and they're also moving toward restrictions on drag shows.
February 23, 2023
Florida Neo-Nazis Find Anti-Drag Mania Is a Recruitment Tool
“We’ve just seen the largest upticks in recruitment from the drag stuff,” says Josh Nunes, leader of National Socialist Florida.
March 14, 2023
Drag Shows, Pronouns Targeted by Arizona Republicans
The state's legislative session is opening with a rash of anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
January 9, 2023
Madonna Adds Tour Date to 'Celebrate' LGBTQ+ Community
Madonna labeled recent anti-drag and anti-gender-affirming care laws as "unfounded and pathetic."
March 28, 2023
Drag Ban Won't Go on Ohio City's Ballot, State Supreme Court Rules
Secretary of State Frank LaRose didn't follow the law in deciding to put the issue before voters, according to the court.
October 13, 2023
'Drag Now. Drag Forever' Will Be Theme of Palm Springs Pride
The Southern California desert city has also been declared a sanctuary for drag and all forms of self-expression.
April 20, 2023
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.
May 17, 2023
Florida Republican wants to ban Pride flags in public buildings
Randy Fine has previously introduced bills restricting drag show attendance and gender-affirming care for children.
December 17, 2024
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.
March 4, 2023
Tennessee Judge Extends Temporary Block on Anti-Drag Law
The judge had issued the original block last Friday only hours before the law was to take effect.
April 5, 2023
California Lawmakers Celebrate Drag Nun & Pride Month While GOP Seethes
The state’s legislature is entering Pride Month loud and proud.
June 6, 2023
Tennessee Gov. Supports Anti-Drag Bill But Apparently Once Posed in Drag
The picture appearing to be Bill Lee in drag in 1977 surfaced on Reddit over the weekend.
February 28, 2023