How drag artists can protect themselves from the far-right attacks
Drag artists who survived violence and harassment tell The Advocate about resources to protect other performers.
July 14, 2025
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Drag artists who survived violence and harassment tell The Advocate about resources to protect other performers.
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People reacted strongly when they noticed that the vice president and his wife were attending a National Symphony Orchestra show.