Florida Republicans Ron DeSantis & Byron Donalds continue attacking Naples Pride's family-friendly drag shows
The two are upset that a judge ruled in favor of Naples Pride and against proposed restrictions from the Florida city.
MAY 29, 2025
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The Kennedy Center may ban drag but will feature a lot of men in dresses this season
Donald Trump ordered a ban on drag shows at the Washington, D.C., venue, but programmers under Ric Grenell managed to find a lot of plays where drag plays a central role.
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Appeals court deals another blow to Florida's anti-drag law
Judges sided with queer establishment Hamburger Mary's lawsuit against the state.
MAY 14, 2025
Who is John Reid, the gay MAGA Republican that Virginia’s GOP governor wants off the statewide ballot?
He's comparing himself to Donald Trump in a wild video blaming antigay bigotry for his problems.
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Naples Pride sues city after its security costs 'skyrocketed' amid fears of anti-trans protests
“Before the city, emboldened by anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, imposed unconstitutional burdens on Pridefest, Naples Pride was able to feature its family-friendly drag performance without issue for years,” said Samantha Past, the ACLU of Florida’s LGBTQ+ rights attorney.
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Drag artists and allies rally against Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ Kennedy Center takeover (in photos)
"This president is demonizing a marginalized community in order to control the arts in America. It’s shameful, immoral, and weak," one performer told The Advocate before the march.
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Central Oregon celebrates Winter Pride with skiing, comedy, drag, and more
Out Central Oregon's Winter PrideFest promises many good times.
MARCH 6, 2025
Florida judge won't let city stop Naples Pride from celebrating outside
A federal judge won't stop his ruling supporting organizers' free speech rights ahead of the June 7 event.
MAY 29, 2025
Activists hang Trans Pride flag in California's Yosemite National Park to protest erasure efforts
"Let this flag fly higher than hate," says organizer Pattie Gonia.
MAY 20, 2025
Judge said Naples Pride can be held in the sunshine for all ages
U.S. District Judge John Steele ruled on Monday that Naples city officials violated free speech rights by issuing an event permit with a condition that Naples Pride host its drag performances indoors.
MAY 13, 2025
Organizers confirm pulling WorldPride events from ‘inhospitable’ Kennedy Center — not canceled by it
“We saw the writing on the wall,” Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos told The Advocate.
MAY 5, 2025
Trump culture warrior Ric Grenell calls for ‘diversity & inclusion’ after JD Vance got booed at Kennedy Center
“Diversity is our strength," Grenell said after Donald Trump has spent weeks railing against DEI.
MARCH 14, 2025
Montana Republicans block GOP anti-drag bill after emotional debate
The measure, opposed by transgender state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, failed with a vote of 44 to 55.
MARCH 7, 2025
Bianca Del Rio will emcee Equality PAC’s National Pride Gala during WorldPride D.C. (exclusive)
The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner will play host to Washington, D.C.’s political class during the year’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration.
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Kevin Aviance ‘lucky to be alive’ in New York City hospital after serious health scare
The legendary drag performer was rushed to the hospital with trouble breathing.
MAY 26, 2025
11 historic photos of New York's LGBTQ+ history from the book Queer Happened Here
Marc Zinaman's Queer Happened Here "celebrates the indelible relationship between people and place, honoring the transformative power of pride, unity, and love." Check out select historic images from the book.
MAY 26, 2025
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.
MAY 15, 2025
Bushwig and Knockdown Center announce travel grant to support drag artists
The celebration of drag, music, and love will be held on August 23 this year.
MAY 12, 2025
'Drag Race' stars react to Violet Chachki's season 17 ‘garbage’ comments (update)
The unfiltered winner never shies away from sharing her opinion.
APRIL 30, 2025
Who is George Santos, the lying gay former Republican congressman being sentenced to prison?
The disgraced politician is one of the most fascinating and controversial personalities in America.
APRIL 25, 2025
Hollywood unites for LGBTQ+ rights against rising Trump
The LGBTQ+ community isn't afraid.
MARCH 11, 2025