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A drag performer is seen on a catwalk from behind, wearing a rainbow cape that reads "Drag is not a crime."

Supreme Court’s Drag Ban Decision is a Complicated Win, but a Win Nonetheless

AUSTIN, TEXAS - AUGUST 26: Austin, Tx drag queen Brigitte Bandit reads a book during a drag time story hour at The Little Gay Shop fashion accessories store on August 26, 2023 in Austin, Texas. SB12, a bill seeking to regulate sexually oriented performances by restricting such performances on the premises of public property, or in the presence of individuals younger than 18 years of age, goes into effect September 1, 2023. The ACLU of Texas is representing local LGBTQ groups, businesses, and drag queen Brigitte Bandit in a lawsuit against state officials enforcing the bill. Among other claims, the lawsuit argues that the bill poses harm and unconstitutional censorship to several types of performers including Broadway plays, theater performances, cheerleading, and drag shows. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Judge Issues Last-Minute Injunction Blocking Texas Drag Ban

A person dressed in a white nun's habit holds a sign shaped like a heart reading "respect all genders" during a Pride parade.

The LA Dodgers Are Really Sorry They Listened To Marco Rubio

Sister Ida of the San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence attends Spirit of Stonewall Rally during San Diego Pride Week.

The Drag Bans Have Even Reached Los Angeles

A drag performer sits in a chair on a stage with her arm in the air, lit by a spotlight.

Texas Lawmakers Turn Their ‘Bounty Hunter’ Tactics on Drag Queens

A drag performer is seen on a catwalk from behind, wearing a rainbow cape that reads "Drag is not a crime."

Supreme Court’s Drag Ban Decision is a Complicated Win, but a Win Nonetheless

AUSTIN, TEXAS - AUGUST 26: Austin, Tx drag queen Brigitte Bandit reads a book during a drag time story hour at The Little Gay Shop fashion accessories store on August 26, 2023 in Austin, Texas. SB12, a bill seeking to regulate sexually oriented performances by restricting such performances on the premises of public property, or in the presence of individuals younger than 18 years of age, goes into effect September 1, 2023. The ACLU of Texas is representing local LGBTQ groups, businesses, and drag queen Brigitte Bandit in a lawsuit against state officials enforcing the bill. Among other claims, the lawsuit argues that the bill poses harm and unconstitutional censorship to several types of performers including Broadway plays, theater performances, cheerleading, and drag shows. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Judge Issues Last-Minute Injunction Blocking Texas Drag Ban

A person dressed in a white nun's habit holds a sign shaped like a heart reading "respect all genders" during a Pride parade.

The LA Dodgers Are Really Sorry They Listened To Marco Rubio

Sister Ida of the San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence attends Spirit of Stonewall Rally during San Diego Pride Week.

The Drag Bans Have Even Reached Los Angeles

A drag performer sits in a chair on a stage with her arm in the air, lit by a spotlight.

Texas Lawmakers Turn Their ‘Bounty Hunter’ Tactics on Drag Queens

drag bans

A drag performer is seen on a catwalk from behind, wearing a rainbow cape that reads "Drag is not a crime."

Supreme Court’s Drag Ban Decision is a Complicated Win, but a Win Nonetheless

AUSTIN, TEXAS - AUGUST 26: Austin, Tx drag queen Brigitte Bandit reads a book during a drag time story hour at The Little Gay Shop fashion accessories store on August 26, 2023 in Austin, Texas. SB12, a bill seeking to regulate sexually oriented performances by restricting such performances on the premises of public property, or in the presence of individuals younger than 18 years of age, goes into effect September 1, 2023. The ACLU of Texas is representing local LGBTQ groups, businesses, and drag queen Brigitte Bandit in a lawsuit against state officials enforcing the bill. Among other claims, the lawsuit argues that the bill poses harm and unconstitutional censorship to several types of performers including Broadway plays, theater performances, cheerleading, and drag shows. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Judge Issues Last-Minute Injunction Blocking Texas Drag Ban

A person dressed in a white nun's habit holds a sign shaped like a heart reading "respect all genders" during a Pride parade.

The LA Dodgers Are Really Sorry They Listened To Marco Rubio

Sister Ida of the San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence attends Spirit of Stonewall Rally during San Diego Pride Week.

The Drag Bans Have Even Reached Los Angeles