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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.

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.

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.

North Carolina restaurant countersues anti-drag protesters over ‘groomer’ and ‘pedophile’ smears

In a heated legal battle, East Frank Superette & Kitchen is defending its drag events against false allegations of child grooming.

Pentagon Officials Fear Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Could Impact Military Readiness

The attacks on the LGBTQ+ community has dire consequences across American society.

Police arrest Russian nightclub employees over drag show

Performers were stripped half-naked and forced to lie on the ground with patrons during the raid, which was caught on video.

Tampa Pride Cancels Event After Ron DeSantis Signs Anti-Drag Law

The Republican governor signed that bill along with three other anti-LGBTQ+ pieces of legislation on Wednesday.

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.

Florida Traffic Sign Hacked to Display 'Kill All Gays'

The incident occurred on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

Texas Judge Strikes Down Anti-Drag Law Days After Another Upholds College Drag Ban

Very different conclusions came from two federal judges in the same state.

Montana's Drag Show Ban Still Blocked in New Court Ruling

The ruling continues a stay that saved Helena Pride.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Drag Ban Can't Be Enforced, Supreme Court Rules

Florida cannot enforce the ban on drag shows while the state appeals an earlier decision by a federal judge who ruled the ban unconstitutional.

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.

Ohio Republicans Seek to Criminalize Drag Performers

A bill introduced in the state would restrict where such entertainers could perform and for what audiences, and violation could bring either misdemeanor or felony charges.

Lesbian Florida Politician Celebrates Her Win With Drag Queen at Victory Party

"I'm ecstatic, and yes I had a drag queen at my victory party,” Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan said.

Lady Bunny Bashes Republicans for Drag Bans, But Says Democrats Aren't Innocent Either

Lady Bunny talks about her holiday special, Lady Bunny: A Very Blue X-Mas, as well as her thoughts on drag bans and the political landscape.

LGBTQ+ Student Group Sues University President for Cancelling Drag Show

Proceeds from the show were due to support The Trevor Project.

North Dakota Advances Bill Terming Drag Shows 'Adult' Entertainment

The North Dakota House of Representatives approved a bill putting drag performers in the same category as strippers and limiting the venues for drag shows. It now goes to the Senate.

10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023

2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.

Trixie Mattel: Drag Bans Are the Real Threat, Not Drag Queens

Drag performers aren't plotting world domination, the Drag Race All Stars winner says, but bans will hurt performers, bars, and ordinary people who don't conform to gender norms.