Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Becomes Law in North Dakota
The bill signed by Gov. Doug Burgum restricts use of restrooms and other facilities in domestic violence shelters, college dorms, and correctional facilities.
APRIL 28, 2023
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anti-drag legislation
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
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
Club Q, Pulse, and an Ohio firebombing: Why these drag queen survivors are sharing their stories (exclusive)
Drag queens who survived the Club Q mass shooting, the Pulse Massacre, and a Ohio church firebombing tell The Advocate about a coalition they've formed to support drag artists in the face of violence.
MAY 29, 2024
10 Drag Queens Who Absolutely Conquered 2023, Long May They Reign
These drag queens reigned supreme all year round.
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Meet the Gay Minds Behind the RuPublicans
The Instagram account has gone viral, using AI to drag-ify those on the right.
APRIL 12, 2023
Florida House Passes 3 Bills to Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights
The bills targeted gender-affirming care, drag shows, and bathroom access for trans people.
APRIL 19, 2023
Drag Doesn't Kill People — Guns Do
Tennessee legislators are passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation while loosening gun laws, ignoring the real cause of violence.
JUNE 29, 2023
Dolly Parton gifted a bejeweled guitar to Texas drag queen. Here's why
The Country music icon sent a bejeweled guitar to Austin-based drag performer Brigitte Bandit, marking a powerful gesture of allyship and recognition for the LGBTQ+ community.
JANUARY 3, 2024
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
Bianca Del Rio wants to roast you on her 'Dead Inside Tour'
The RuPaul's Drag Race winner is kicking off an election year with fresh stand-up material.
JANUARY 19, 2024
Cynthia Lee Fontaine is telling this historic Texas drag queen's story in a new documentary (exclusive)
The RuPaul’s Drag Race season eight Miss Congeniality winner tells The Advocate about a new documentary she's part of that follows the life of drag legend Barbette.
JUNE 20, 2024
'Drag Race' Queens Slam Republicans' Anti-Trans, Anti-Drag Legislation
In the wake of anti-trans legislation being introduced nationwide, stars from the popular drag competition speak out about the right's bigotry.
MARCH 1, 2023
‘Drag Race’ Queens Have Some Things to Say About Anti-Drag and Anti-Trans Laws
Florida passed anti-drag and anti-trans legislation on Wednesday, and many other states have either already passed laws or are attempting to.
MAY 19, 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
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
RuPaul Condemns Anti-Drag Bills, Says Queens Are Queer World's Marines
On Instagram, the drag star encouraged followers to register to vote and fight back.
MARCH 8, 2023
Melissa McCarthy on Channeling Her Inner Drag Queen for 'The Little Mermaid'
The star has a long history of loving and participating in drag culture.
APRIL 6, 2023
The Rich Queer History of American Drag Queens
The art form will likely outlast attempts to restrict it.
APRIL 29, 2023
The Advocate's CEO Reflects on International Drag Day
"Drag is much more than just performance," writes Mark Berryhill.