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Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ Texans find joy and hope at Drag University

Drag U provides a much-needed outlet when their community is being attacked by their state and the federal government.

Watch These Drag Artists Turn the Heat Up in 'Queen of the Universe'

Aura Eternal and Maxie wow the judges with “This Hot” duet.

LGBTQ+ Student Group Sues University President for Cancelling Drag Show

Proceeds from the show were due to support The Trevor Project.

West Texas A&M University's drag show ban blocked by appeals court

University president Walter Wendler's unilateral cancellation of a campus drag show has been found unconstitutional.

University President Who Banned Drag May Have Violated Texas Law

In a matter some might call ironic, the conservative administrator’s unilateral action banning drag performance from campus may violate a free expression law signed by the Republican governor.

A Texas university president banned drag and compared it to blackface. Students are taking the case to the Supreme Court

The school’s religious president characterized drag shows as misogynistic and compared them to blackface performances.

Dan Savage Helps Drag Show Sell Out After Antigay Protests

When the Wisconsin Family Action organization began protesting a drag show at a local college, the It Gets Better Project cofounder stepped in to ensure its success.

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.

Another Pit Crew stud is competing as a queen on 'Drag Race'

This is the second time in the Drag Race universe someone has made the transition from Pit Crew hunk to a competing queen!

Texas Judge Strikes Down Anti-Drag Law Days After Another Upholds College Drag Ban

Very different conclusions came from two federal judges in the same state.

RuPaul Now Has a Species Named After Him, Thanks to Gay Scientist

The honor was bestowed because of the influence drag has had on culture.

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

This season's winner and top finalists will headline.

6 of South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem's craziest moments

From bragging about killing a puppy to lying about meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, Kristi Noem keeps getting more ridiculous.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Calls for Drag, Pronoun Ban at Colleges

She included the bans in a list of recommendations on improving South Dakota colleges and universities.

'Drag Race' Alumni Slam New Season for 'Erasing' Trans Queens & Women

Detox, Carmen Carrera, Aja, and more spoke out about the absence of trans contestants in season 12.

Texas House moves toward repealing anti-sodomy law

The law has been unenforceable since 2003, but it remains on the books. More votes are needed to repeal it.

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When Drag Is Activism

The potent and confrontational art of drag has often been visible on the front lines of LGBT activism. That tradition continues today in the performances and campaigns of prominent queens here and abroad.

United Nations urged to investigate Texas’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation as ‘human rights crisis’ (exclusive)

Equality Texas, ACLU, GLAAD, and Human Rights Campaign seek global intervention in response to Texas’ systematic attack on transgender rights.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tells U.N. to 'go pound sand' after LGBTQ+ rights criticism

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is demonstrating his disregard for international law, despite no action being taken against Texas so far.