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Ron DeSantis Is Running for President With His Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Record

As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.

Republicans Across the Country Push Bills Restricting Drag Shows

Bills in at least 11 states across the country are working their way through legislatures, though none have yet been signed into law.

Ron DeSantis Signs Four Bills Into Law Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights in Florida

The bills include an expansion of "don't say gay," a ban on gender-affirming care, restrictions on bathroom use, and restrictions on drag shows.

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.

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.

​Florida Republicans Take Aim at Gender-Affirming Care, Drag Shows​

Florida Republican lawmakers are looking to ban gender-affirming care, stop legal changes of gender on birth certificates, and restrict drag shows.

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

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

Florida Neo-Nazis Find Anti-Drag Mania Is a Recruitment Tool

“We’ve just seen the largest upticks in recruitment from the drag stuff,” says Josh Nunes, leader of National Socialist Florida.

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.

Drag Shows, Pronouns Targeted by Arizona Republicans

The state's legislative session is opening with a rash of anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

LGBTQ+ Student Group Sues University President for Cancelling Drag Show

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

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.

California Lawmakers Celebrate Drag Nun & Pride Month While GOP Seethes

The state’s legislature is entering Pride Month loud and proud.

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.

Madonna Adds Tour Date to 'Celebrate' LGBTQ+ Community

Madonna labeled recent anti-drag and anti-gender-affirming care laws as "unfounded and pathetic."

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.

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.

Drag Ban Won't Go on Ohio City's Ballot, State Supreme Court Rules

Secretary of State Frank LaRose didn't follow the law in deciding to put the issue before voters, according to the court.

Texas Republican Who Wrote Anti-Drag Bill Has Dressed in Drag

It's not the first time in recent days that an anti-drag Republican was revealed to have done drag before.

'Drag Now. Drag Forever' Will Be Theme of Palm Springs Pride

The Southern California desert city has also been declared a sanctuary for drag and all forms of self-expression.

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.