Drag queens and allies marched to Florida’s state capitol in protest of recent legislation advocates say target the LGBTQ community. 'Drag is not a crime. It's an art form,' one protester said.
Hundreds of drag performers gathered Tuesday in Tallahassee, Fla., to protest a slate of proposed bills that would roll back the rights of LGBTQ people.of the Florida Capitol building to protest legislation that would bar certain drag performances, as well as state bills that would restrict gender-affirming health care for transgender youths and bar transgender athletes from sports teams consistent with their gender identity, among others.
The LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Florida, which helped organize the event, said Tuesday’s protest is the largest of its kind. Organizers said the protest is intended to educate the public about the “rich history of Drag as a form of cultural artistic expression suitable for all ages.” The demonstration also aims to warn Florida officials and the public of the proposed law’s unintended economic consequences.
“Anything from local brunches, theatrical productions such as Shakespeare or the Mrs. Doubtfire musical, to major concerts featuring performers like Madonna or Sam Smith could all be canceled by venues who fear elements of Drag will be in violation of the law,” organizers said. At least 10 bills targeting LGBTQ rights have been introduced this year by lawmakers in Florida, according to the
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