Bishop Robert Barron — the most famous Catholic bishop in the U.S. — has encouraged a boycott of the Los Angeles Dodgers over their relationship with an anti-Catholic drag queen troupe. The bishop said Catholics had no other recourse for showing their disapproval “since the Dodgers are clearly not responding
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An Orlando drag show restaurant files lawsuit against Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis
Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando, which has held drag performances since 2008, is suing to block the implementation of a new Florida law that targets drag shows. Google Maps hide caption toggle caption Google Maps Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando, which has held drag performances since 2008, is suing to block the
LA Pride backs out of Dodgers' Pride Night after team pulls trans drag group from event
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they will no longer honor an organization that was supposed to participate in its upcoming Pride Night, prompting another group to backed out in response. LA Pride announced on Thursday night that it will no longer be participating in the event after the team severed
Houston lesbian bar was denied insurance coverage for hosting drag shows, owner says
Julie Mabry, the owner of Houston’s only lesbian bar, says her business is in jeopardy after the bar was denied insurance coverage. Mabry says the blame is due in part to an anti-drag show bill moving through the Texas Legislature. Google Maps hide caption toggle caption Google Maps Julie Mabry,
Dodgers draw mixed reactions after severing ties with anti-Catholic drag organization
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they will no longer honor an organization that was supposed to participate in its upcoming Pride Night. The Dodgers were going to include the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (SPI) in their June 16 Pride Night celebration. But after Sen. Marco Rubio wrote a letter to
Darcelle, the world's oldest working drag queen, has died at 92
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle, performs in Portland, Ore., in this September 2019 photo. Beth Nakamura/AP hide caption toggle caption Beth Nakamura/AP Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle, performs in Portland,
NYC drag queen Linda Simpson reflects on the scene that set the stage for RuPaul
Linda Simpson performed in and chronicled the drag scene in the ’80s and ’90s, taking some 5,000 photos of performers. She calls Tennessee’s anti-drag legislation “ridiculous.” Copyright © 2023 NPR. All rights reserved. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. NPR transcripts are
Drag queen (and ordained minister) Bella DuBalle won't be silenced by new Tenn. law
Bella DuBalle describes her drag persona as a combination of Miss Piggy, Dolly Parton and Mr. Rogers. Bella DuBalle hide caption toggle caption Bella DuBalle Bella DuBalle describes her drag persona as a combination of Miss Piggy, Dolly Parton and Mr. Rogers. Bella DuBalle Tennessee’s new law criminalizing public drag
Tennessee becomes the first state to pass a ban on public drag shows
Britney Banks speaks to protesters outside the Tennessee state Capitol on Feb. 14, 2023, as the legislature hears testimony on two bills that would restrict the rights of LGBTQ people in the state. Blaise Gainey/WPLN hide caption toggle caption Blaise Gainey/WPLN Britney Banks speaks to protesters outside the Tennessee state
At least 9 GOP-led state legislatures want to restrict or criminalize drag shows
Flags fly over the state capitol, Friday, Feb.11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Republican lawmakers there are working to restrict drag shows in the state. John Amis/AP hide caption toggle caption John Amis/AP Flags fly over the state capitol, Friday, Feb.11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Republican lawmakers there are working to