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Greta Van Fleet singer Josh Kiszka comes out: “It’s imperative that I speak my truth”

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Greta Van Fleet lead singer Josh Kiszka has come out as part of the LGBTQ+ community. On 18 June, the Highway Tune singer took to his personal Instagram account to reveal the news while highlighting the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Tennessee. “Where I’ve settled a home in Tennessee, legislators are proposing bills that threaten the freedom of love. It’s imperative that I speak my truth for not only myself, but in hopes to change hearts, minds, and laws in Tennessee and beyond,” he wrote. “These issues are especially close…

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Federal judge rules Tennessee’s drag ban as “unconstitutionally vague and overbroad”

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In a win for LGBTQ+ rights, a Tennessee judge has thrown out the state’s archaic drag ban.  Back in March, Republican governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 3 (Adult Entertainment Act) into law, making it the first state in the US to ban public drag shows. However a day before the archaic law was set to go into effect, Judge Thomas Parker issued a 14-day temporary order blocking the legislation –which was in response to the LGBTQ+ theatre group, Friends of George’s, lawsuit against the state.  “The United States Constitution –…

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Hayley Kiyoko defies Tennessee police, brings drag queens on stage

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Hayley Kiyoko has spoken out after a police officer warned her against bringing drag queens on stage at her concert in Nashville, Tennessee. In a video shared to the singer-songwriter’s Instagram on 2 May, she told fans she was “upset” after an “unbelievable” encounter with an undercover police officer at the venue. “Apparently my show, because it’s all ages, we can’t have drag performers at my show,” she tearfully explained. “So, we’re trying to figure out if there’s a workaround or what this situation is, but this is fucked up.…

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Lizzo teams up with Drag Race stars during Tennessee concert: “Support your drag entertainers!”

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Pop icon Lizzo partnered up with Drag Race stars to condemn Tennessee’s anti-drag legislation. Over the last few months, Republican lawmakers across the United States have targeted the drag community by spewing hateful rhetoric and introducing an array of anti- drag bills. In March, Tennessee’s Republican governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 3 into law, making it the first state in the US to ban public drag shows. While a federal judge has temporarily blocked the harmful law until 26 May, the anti-drag rhetoric is showing no signs of slowing down. In…

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Drag Race star BenDeLaCreme on “terrifying” anti-drag bills: “We need to be angry”

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BenDeLaCreme has spoken out against the “overwhelming” amount of anti-drag and anti-trans legislation being introduced in various US state legislatures. Speaking to GAY TIMES shortly after Tennessee became the first US state to ban public drag performances entirely, the Drag Race legend explained that “it’s hard to even have a reaction” to the anti-drag push coming from Republicans. SB003 would see drag shows prevented from taking place within 1,000 feet of a school, church or park if there is any possibility of a minor seeing – even if it is…

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Federal judge extends restraining order against Tennessee’s anti-drag ban

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A federal judge has extended the restraining order against Tennessee’s anti-drag ban.  Back in March, Republican governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 3 into law, making it the first state in the US to ban public drag shows. Fortunately, a day before the archaic law was set to go into effect, Judge Thomas Parker issued a 14-day temporary order blocking the legislation.  The ruling was reached after the Memphis-based LGBTQ+ theatre group, Friends of George’s, filed a lawsuit against the state.  “The United States Constitution – a law that is supreme…

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee’s archaic anti-drag ban

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In a massive win for LGBTQ+ rights, a federal judge has temporarily stopped Tennessee’s anti-drag ban.  On 2 March, Republican governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 3 into law, making Tennessee the first state in the US to ban public drag shows. While the word “drag” was not explicitly listed, the legislation prevents any “adult cabaret performances” – which are defined as “male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to a prurient interest” – from operating within 1000 feet of schools, public parks or places of worship. Fortunately…

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Madonna adds Tennessee tour date to protest “pathetic” anti-LGBTQ+ bills

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Madonna has added a show in Nashville to her upcoming greatest hits tour to protest Tennessee’s “unfounded and pathetic” anti-LGBTQ+ laws. The state recently became the first in the US to introduce legislation banning drag, with SB003 preventing such shows from taking place in public spaces and/or places where minors may be present. Similar anti-drag bills have been introduced in at least 14 other states, including Arizona, Oklahoma and Kentucky. In response to numerous anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in Tennessee, Madonna will now visit the state on her Celebration Tour this…

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Hozier praises “revolutionary” LGBTQ+ culture in response to the rise of anti-drag rhetoric

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Hozier delivered a powerful speech supporting the LGBTQ+ community amid the rise of anti-drag legislation.  On 2 March, Tennessee became the first state in the United States to ban public drag shows. While the word “drag” was not explicitly listed in the legislation, Senate Bill 3 prevents any “adult cabaret performances” – which are defined as “male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to a prurient interest” – from operating within 1000 feet of schools, public parks or places of worship.  Since the bill was signed into law by…

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Drag is under attack – but these queens aren’t backing down anytime soon

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The post Drag is under attack – but these queens aren’t backing down anytime soon appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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