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Wife of Florida Anti-Drag Lawmaker to Host ‘Sultry’ Performance Event for Nonprofit

Images of the event show women in revealing costumes — something that could be illegal under Florida state Rep. Randy Fine's proposed bill.

Tennessee DA Threatens Pride With Unconstitutional Anti-Drag Law, Gets Sued

Blount County prosecutor Ryan Desmond says the law is enforceable in his jurisdiction. Now Pride organizers and drag performer Flamy Grant are suing him.

Lizzo Brings Out Drag Queens During Tennessee Show to Protest Anti-Drag Law

The singer and rapper said she was creating a safe space to celebrate drag.

Reba McEntire Slams Tennessee Anti-Drag Law, Blesses Queens in High Heels

“We’ve got a real problem in this country, and to be worrying about men wanting to dress up as women? God bless ’em to wear those high heels," McEntire said.

Tennessee Judge, Appointed by Trump, Rules Anti-Drag Law Unconstitutional

"WE WON!" the drag-centric theater group that brought the suit wrote on Instagram.

Trump-Appointed Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law

It was to go into effect on April 1 at midnight.

Tennessee Anti-Drag Law Can't Be Used Against Pride Event, Judge Rules

Blount County's prosecutor had threatened to enforce the unconstitutional law against a local Pride festival.

Karine Jean-Pierre on Tennessee Anti-Drag Law: Unacceptable & Unfortunate

The White House press secretary blasted Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for signing a bill restricting drag performances.

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.

Tennessee Worse Than Texas? Rep. Gloria Johnson on Her State’s Spiral

Once given a closet as an office by GOP leadership, and with a target still on her back, Johnson refuses to stop fighting for what's right.

Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee drag ban

The court ruled that the plaintiffs did not have standing.

Pride Event Draws Vicious Opposition in Tennessee City

A Pride festival has been held in Franklin for the past two years, but this year anti-LGBTQ+ residents are accusing organizers of "grooming" children and seeking to destroy the nation.

Florida's Drag Ban Blocked by Judge in Hamburger Mary's Case

This is the second defeat for Gov. Ron DeSantis's anti-LGBTQ+ agenda this week and the third this month.

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.

7 Times White House's Karine Jean-Pierre Was a Total Badass

For Lesbian Visibility Week, we salute one of the nation's most visible lesbians, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who uses her platform to stand against bigotry.

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.

Gay Baseball Player Bryan Ruby Delivered Heartfelt Plea Before Tennessee Pride Vote

Ruby called Pride “life-saving” and encouraged keeping the festival in Franklin, which had drawn national headlines.

Montana Trans Woman, Bookstore, and More Sue Over Anti-Drag Law

The ban on drag story hours and other performances is blatantly unconstitutional, according to a coalition of individuals and institutions.

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.

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.

Meet the Drag Queens and Kings Who Have Performed at Lizzo's Shows

Lizzo has been incorporating drag performers at her concerts and we are more than here for it.