EPISODE · Feb 22, 2023 · 28 MIN
The war against Drag Queen Story Hour
from Headlines From The Times · host Contributors: Gustavo Arellano, Mark Nieto, David Toledo, Mario Diaz, Denise Guerra, Roberto Reyes, Heba Elorbany, Jazmín Aguilera, Ashlea Brown, Jaweed Kaleem, Kasia Broussalian, Mike Heflin, Helen Li, Shani O. Hilton, Nicolas Perez
Drag performers are more visible than ever after decades in the underground, but will recent protests, threats of violence, and restrictive laws set them back?Today, we dive into the origins of the backlash and how drag performers are reacting to it. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times national correspondent Jaweed KaleemMore reading:Drag Queen Story Hour disrupted by men shouting slurs and threats at Bay Area libraryChildren’s drag queen event at Costa Mesa church draws protestArkansas legislative panel advances bill to restrict drag performances
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Drag performers are more visible than ever after decades in the underground, but will recent protests, threats of violence and restrictive laws set them back?
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