All posts tagged "tennessee"
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Federal Judge Rules Tennessee Drag Ban Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that Tennessee's law banning drag performances is overly broad and infringes on performers' First Amendment rights.
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The Gay Men’s Chorus Sings the Praises of Dolly Parton
The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington sings the praises of Dolly Parton and her music with its final concert of the season.
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Police Threatened Hayley Kiyoko Over Drag Queens
At a recent concert, police told Hayley Kiyoko she couldn't have drag queens on stage.
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Justice Dept. Sues Tennessee Over Transgender Treatment Ban
Complaint intervening in lawsuit brought by families of trans youth argues that the law is both discriminatory and unconstitutional.
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‘Drag Isn’t Dangerous’ Telethon Broadcasts Worldwide on May 7
'Drag Isn't Dangerous' telethon co-host Justin Martindale has a message for anti-drag Republicans: Sashay away!
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Lizzo Protests Mid-Concert In Tennessee With ‘Drag Race’ Alums
Defying Tennessee law, Lizzo brought 20 drag queens to the stage during her Knoxville show on Friday in a glorious protest.
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Tennessee Sued Over Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Several parents of transgender children are suing the state of Tennessee over a recently passed law prohibiting children from accessing gender-affirming care and prosecuting doctors...
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Tennessee Anti-Drag Law Blocked by Judge
A federal judge has blocked Tennessee from enforcing its recently passed anti-drag law, finding it may violate the First Amendment.
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Six Killed in Shooting at Nashville Christian School
Police have identified the shooter as 28-year-old Audrey Hale, a former student of The Covenant School, who identified as transgender.
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Tennessee GOP Wants Drag Queens to Register as “Adult Entertainers”
A Tennessee bill seeking to force drag performers to register as "adult cabaret entertainers" has stalled in committee.
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Jinkx Monsoon Responds to Attempts to Ban Drag
Jinkx Monsoon, a two-time winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race," says that attempts to ban drag in order to "protect" children are "hypocritical."
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Tennessee Lt. Governor Apologizes Over Gay Instagram Scandal
Tennessee's lieutenant governor, who commented on some racy Instagram photos of a young gay man, has apologized for doing so.
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Republican Comments on Gay Man’s Racy Instagram Photos
Tennessee's lieutenant governor has received scrutiny for comments he made in response to racy photos on a gay man's Instagram account.
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Tennessee Bans Drag
Tennessee is the first state in the nation to ban drag performances in public, and the eighth to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth.
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Tennessee Could Make Public Drag a Felony
An emboldened Tennessee GOP is continuing to double down on anti-LGBTQ actions with drag queens squarely in their sights.
