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1 month ago
SF LGBT

SF LGBT Center's annual gala radiates resilience

The SF LGBT Center annual gala raised over $50,000, showcasing unique features like drag shows and family-style eating. [ more ]
Medium
1 month ago
San Francisco

This 1960's drag murder mystery is a campy romp in the Mission

A raw and unpolished theater production in San Francisco LGBTQ+ scene brings a refreshing change from mainstream drag shows. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court Stays Out of Dispute Over Drag Show at Texas University

The Supreme Court rejected the request from an L.G.B.T.Q. student group to hold a drag show on campus, citing no reasons.
Republican-led states are increasingly seeking to restrict drag show performances. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Tennessee city must pay half a million dollars in damages after LGBTQ Pride ban

Murfreesboro, Tennessee has been ordered to pay $500,000 in damages for attempting to ban Pride festivals and drag shows.
The city's policy prohibited 'indecent behavior' and aimed to establish contemporary community standards that would ban behavior deemed inappropriate. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court Stays Out of Dispute Over Drag Show at Texas University

The Supreme Court rejected the request from an L.G.B.T.Q. student group to hold a drag show on campus, citing no reasons.
Republican-led states are increasingly seeking to restrict drag show performances. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Tennessee city must pay half a million dollars in damages after LGBTQ Pride ban

Murfreesboro, Tennessee has been ordered to pay $500,000 in damages for attempting to ban Pride festivals and drag shows.
The city's policy prohibited 'indecent behavior' and aimed to establish contemporary community standards that would ban behavior deemed inappropriate. [ more ]
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LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
Parenting

GOP lawmaker fumes that the Smithsonian is "targeting" children with drag shows at House hearing

Rep. Stephanie Bice accuses Smithsonian of targeting children with drag shows
Smithsonian Secretary responds that drag shows are a small part of what they do [ more ]
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www.esquire.com
6 months ago
Law

Ron DeSantis's Ban on "Adult Live Performances" Struck Down by Supreme Court

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law banning children from adult live performances, which is seen as targeting drag shows.
Hamburger Mary's restaurant in Orlando challenged the law and a federal judge temporarily blocked it from going into effect.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, joined by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, stated that the court's action does not indicate their view on whether Florida's new law violated the First Amendment. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Law

Florida's anti-drag law dealt a blow in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court prevents Florida from enforcing a law that punishes venues for allowing children to attend drag shows
The ruling is a blow to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who championed the law
Florida's application for stay was denied by the Supreme Court [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Deals DeSantis a Blow, Says Florida Can't Enforce Anti-Drag Show Law

The Supreme Court upheld a lower court's ruling blocking a Florida law that bans children from adult live performances that are lewd in nature.
The law was criticized for violating the First Amendment's free speech clause.
The law will remain blocked until the 11th Circuit issues a ruling. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Refuses to Revive Florida Law Restricting Drag Shows

The Supreme Court refused to revive a Florida law that banned children from adult live performances like drag shows.
A First Amendment challenge to the law will continue in the lower courts.
The law bars lewd conduct that is without serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for the age of the child. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Law

Supreme Court rules Florida can't enforce anti-drag law

The Supreme Court has blocked a Florida law that limits drag shows in the state.
Conservative justices would have allowed the law to take effect.
The case raises First Amendment complexities. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
6 months ago
Law

Ron DeSantis's Ban on "Adult Live Performances" Struck Down by Supreme Court

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law banning children from adult live performances, which is seen as targeting drag shows.
Hamburger Mary's restaurant in Orlando challenged the law and a federal judge temporarily blocked it from going into effect.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, joined by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, stated that the court's action does not indicate their view on whether Florida's new law violated the First Amendment. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Law

Florida's anti-drag law dealt a blow in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court prevents Florida from enforcing a law that punishes venues for allowing children to attend drag shows
The ruling is a blow to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who championed the law
Florida's application for stay was denied by the Supreme Court [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Deals DeSantis a Blow, Says Florida Can't Enforce Anti-Drag Show Law

The Supreme Court upheld a lower court's ruling blocking a Florida law that bans children from adult live performances that are lewd in nature.
The law was criticized for violating the First Amendment's free speech clause.
The law will remain blocked until the 11th Circuit issues a ruling. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Refuses to Revive Florida Law Restricting Drag Shows

The Supreme Court refused to revive a Florida law that banned children from adult live performances like drag shows.
A First Amendment challenge to the law will continue in the lower courts.
The law bars lewd conduct that is without serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for the age of the child. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Law

Supreme Court rules Florida can't enforce anti-drag law

The Supreme Court has blocked a Florida law that limits drag shows in the state.
Conservative justices would have allowed the law to take effect.
The case raises First Amendment complexities. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
6 months ago
Law

Florida drag shows win temporary victory in Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court refused to reinstate a Florida law that punishes businesses for allowing children into drag shows.
The law, known as the 'Protection of Children Act,' was seen as aimed at drag shows and restaurants that hosted them.
The court's decision upholds the First Amendment right of free speech for businesses hosting drag shows. [ more ]
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