A historic church in England hosted a drag performance for the first time in its three centuries-long history, justifying the move as a celebration of “artistry.” The St. James’s Church in Piccadilly, London, hosted the drag performance on March 4, featuring former contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, a British reality show. “As part of…
Missouri AG Says Schools Should Ban Drag Shows From Student Programming
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Tuesday called on schools in the state to adopt a resolution to prohibit the inclusion of drag shows in student events and educational programming. In a letter (pdf) sent to Melissa Randol, executive director of the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA), Bailey urged MSBA to call on its members to adopt a…
Tennessee Bill Banning Drag Shows on Public Property Advances to House Committee
The Tennessee House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Jan. 31 voted to advance a bill that would ban drag shows from being conducted on public property where they can be viewed by children. The committee voted 7–1 to recommend HB 09, meaning it will now advance to the Senate Calendar Committee. If passed, the legislation (pdf), which was initially…
Arkansas Bill Seeks to Define Drag Shows as ‘Adult-Oriented Business’
An Arkansas state senator introduced on Jan. 9 a bill seeking to ban drag shows on public property or in areas that can be seen by minors. Senate Bill 43, sponsored by Arkansas state Sen. Gary Stubblefield and Rep. Mary Bentley, adds a “drag performance” to the list of adult-oriented businesses in the state’s code. The local…
GOP Bill to Ban Federally Funded Drag Shows, Sexually Explicit Material for Children
House Republicans on Tuesday introduced a bill that would ban the use of federal funds for drag queen performances and other sexually oriented programs aimed at young children. The Stop the Sexualization of Children Act of 2022 bill (pdf) would prohibit federal, state, and local governments and private organizations from using federal tax dollars to expose children…
Child Advocate Warns of Dangerous Push to Normalize Drag Shows for Children
As drag shows for children appear to become increasingly widespread, one child advocate warns of the consequences of the dangerous push to normalize inappropriate behavior for youngsters. There was once a time when parents warned children about accepting candy from strangers. But as Child Protection League (CPL) Board Chair Julie Quist told The Epoch Times, “now…
Police Decline to Investigate North Texas Pride Festival After Kids Exposed to Obscenities
The Plano Police Department in Texas won’t investigate whether a Sept. 17 LGBT pride festival violated state obscenity laws, according to a state representative. The North Texas Pride Festival was marketed to children 12 years old and under. At the event there were low tables where magnets bearing obscene phrases were openly displayed. Rep. Matt…
Drag Events Target Children for Grooming, Former Drag Queen Says
After 20 years of living by lipstick and stiletto, former drag queen Kevin Whitt picked up a Bible. Since then, he’s been on a mission to spread hope to others trapped in the gay sex industry and warn parents about “family-friendly” drag shows. Drag shows are never appropriate for children because they are designed to destroy…
DC Mayor Asks for Military’s Help Over Immigrant ‘Crisis’; DeSantis Fights Drag Show Restaurant | NTD Evening News
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed on July 28 that she has asked for the help of the National Guard to deal with the influx of illegal immigrants. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed a complaint against a restaurant that hosts drag shows and is accused of exposing children to them. * Click the “Save” button…
State Representatives Propose Legislation to Criminalize Bringing Children to Drag Shows
In the aftermath of a drag show at a gay bar in Texas attended by children, state representatives in Texas and Florida have vowed to introduce legislation to make it a crime for an adult to bring a child to a drag show, with loss of parental rights as a potential consequence. On June 4,…
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