Some lawmakers hope to crack down on drag shows watched by children
Republican legislators in Florida, Arizona, Texas and other states have proposed to ban minors from drag shows.
by Mandalit del Barco
Jun 16, 2022
3 minutes
The LGBTQ+ community has long celebrated self-expression with drag shows featuring performers in costumes and makeup, impersonating men or women. Witness the popularity of the Emmy Award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race. But Republican legislators in Florida, Arizona, Texas and other states are trying to crack down, with proposals to ban minors from drag shows.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suggested he could order his state's child protective services department to investigate parents
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