Month: February 2023

A map of bills restricting drag shows that are advancing around the country.
Dark green = bills progressing
Light green = lawmakers have expressed intention to file bills

Some bills age-restrict attendance at drag shows. Others redefine "adult businesses," which means most gay bars and even mainstream venues will not be able to get licenses they'll need to host drag shows.

Some of these bills are vaguely worded so that they can be used to arrest trans & gender non-conforming people just for existing in public.

When it comes to local drag show, brunches, Pride events… This map shows where drag performances could be criminalized.

Tennessee is set to be the first state to ban drag this Thursday 2/23. Kentucky also has Anti-LGBTQ legislation in the works. Harmful Anti-Trans leglislation is being pushed through these states, too.

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