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Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka on Their Special Relationship With Drag Queens

Their latest project is further proof of their love for drag, and both offer words of support and encouragement during a difficult time for the community.

How to Support Drag Queen Story Hour With Community-Led Safety

The executive director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project shares the organization's plan to keep drag queen story hours fun and safe in the wake of white supremacist attacks. 

Meet the 'Drag Race' star who just won a prestigious science communication award for making math fun

The former ‘Drag Race Canada’ contestant Kyne Santos was recognized with the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications.

Kat Graham Learned Everything From Drag Queens

The singer-actress speaks to The Advocate about pursuing her hot single "Put Your Graffiti On Me," her obsession with drag queens, and her close ties to the transgender community.

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RuPaul shades 'masculine white gay men' who project 'internalized homophobia'

The legendary drag queen recently told Out magazine about his experiences with "self-loathing" gay men.

Kandy Muse assaulted & groped at a club — shares details of what happened

The RuPaul’s Drag Race star shared about the incident involving a man who groped and assaulted her at a club.

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.

Can the Trans and Drag Communities Work Together?

After a RuPaul's Drag Race season that caused strife between the transgender and drag communities, drag performer Courtney Act advocates for advancing the conversation.

Shania Twain: I'm Inspired by Drag Queens and the Whole LGBTQ+ Community

The music icon talks to GLAAD about her support for LGBTQ+ people, plus her new album and tour.

RuPaul, Other Stars Mourn Pioneering Gay Musician Ari Gold

The DJ and artist was a much-loved figure in the dance and drag communities.

For Morgan McMichaels, Life Is a Drag

One of the most beloved contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race talks about what it takes to maintain a superstar drag persona, the gay community's need for improvement on transgender issues, and her upcoming appearance at RuPaul's DragCon 2016.

Military Chief Defends Cancellation of Drag Show at Nevada Military Base

It was “the absolute right thing to do,” Mark Milley told CNN.

Utah City Must Let Drag Show Go On, Judge Rules

Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.

Missouri's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Is Even Worse Than Florida's

If Missouri lawmakers had their way, young people wouldn't learn anything about LGBTQ+ people until they're out of high school.

RuPaul Apologizes to Trans Community, But Will 'Drag Race' Change?

The gay host said he regretted "the hurt" he caused trans people but was vague about whether the show would be more inclusive of them.

More Than Joy, Drag Queens & Kings Fuel Our Community

Drag — whether male and female impersonation — has been a part of America’s culture since even before our nation was born.

How Drag Queen Ms. Demure's Love of Community Has Helped Queer Dayton

This Ohio-based drag artist has made a name for herself -- and space for queer audiences -- with her 20-plus year variety show.

L.A. Dodgers Apologize, Reinvite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night

It comes a week after the Dodgers caved to pressure to rescind a community award to the drag group.

NYC Drag Artists Amplified in Colorful Campaign With Bubly/GLAAD

The local drag community in New York City has been hit hard since March, but a new campaign looks toward lifting as many queer creatives as possible. 

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Church Over Drag Queen Events

The arsonist admitted to the FBI he “would have felt better” if he had “burned the entire church to the ground.”

Utah drag queen Tara Lipsyncki was forced to sell her childhood home & go into hiding after far-right attacks

Tara Lipsyncki was harassed and doxxed to the point that she had to sell the home her mom left her after she died.