Category: United States of America (USA)
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Drag shows on US military bases canceled by Pentagon after Republican criticism
President Joe Biden’s administration has stopped U.S. military bases from hosting drag shows after criticism from some Republicans, amid a broader push in conservative-led states targeting LGBTQ+ celebrations. Associated Press, June 1, 2023 (PDF archive)
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Bud Light Drama Caused $27 Billion Loss and Tanked Company Stock
Anheuser-Busch is still feeling the fallout of the Bud Light controversy, which caused a national stir when the beloved beer brand partnered with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney earlier this year. Around $27 billion in the company’s market value is now gone, falling to about $107 billion from over $134 billion in March. May was the third-worst…
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Drag & Trans Allies Guide
Currently, there are 500+ pieces of legislation targeting drag artists, trans people, and trans youth in America. There is no time but NOW to show up and show your support! This is not an exhaustive list of ways to enact allyship, but here are four suggestions of how you can make an impact today… Diamond…
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Defense Secretary Orders No Drag Shows on Military Bases After Political Furor
A Defense Department-wide prohibition on drag shows on military bases has resulted in the cancellation of at least two events that were planned for Pride Month and previously approved by base officials, two defense officials confirmed to Military.com. Military.com, June 1, 2023 (PDF archive)
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I Am Not Proud to Be Transgender
Today — June 1 — marks the beginning of Pride Month 2023, a nebulous period both for those in the rainbow community as well as out. Medium, June 1, 2023 (PDF archive)
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Donald Trump Apparently Doesn’t Like The Term ‘Woke’ Now
The former president wants a better word for things he doesn’t like. Rating: Transsupportive, Huffington Post, June 1, 2023 (PDF archive)
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Chick-Fil-A Branded ‘Woke’ After Right-Wingers Find Old Diversity Statement
Fast food franchise Chick-fil-A is under fire for being “woke” after conservatives caught wind of a seemingly innocuous statement about diversity that the company made months ago. Rating: Transsupportive, Huffington Post, May 30, 2023 (PDF archive) (Video archive)
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NAACP Issues Travel Advisory in Florida
Today, the NAACP Board of Directors issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida. The travel advisory comes in direct response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools. NAACP, May 30, 2023 (PDF archive)
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Drag Show Artists Fear Crackdown As Texas Passes Sexual Conduct Bill
Texas would expand what is considered an illegal public performance of sexual conduct, under a bill approved late Sunday by state lawmakers that drag artists fear will be used to criminalize their shows. Huffington Post, May 29, 2023 (PDF archive)
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Texas and Uganda pass new anti-gay laws
Lawmakers in Texas passed a law on Sunday banning “public performance of sexual conduct” which prohibits “prurient” drag and “accessories or prosthetics that enhance the female or male form” in public, or anywhere children might see it. It is “part of a broader effort in Texas and other conservative states to crack down on drag…