EPISODE · Feb 22, 2023 · 28 MIN
The war against Drag Queen Story Hour
from Headlines From The Times · host Contributors: Gustavo Arellano, David Toledo, Jazmín Aguilera, Ashlea Brown, Jaweed Kaleem, Kasia Broussalian, Mike Heflin, Helen Li, Shani O. Hilton, Mario Diaz, Denise Guerra, Nicolas Perez, Mark Nieto, Roberto Reyes, Heba Elorbany
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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