In the staunchly conservative Panhandle, LGBTQ+ Texans say political and legal battles overlook their humanity
A U. S. District Court judge & a three judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals previously ruled against the student group
Piaf had been the target of hundreds of online complaints after ads for the $75-$150 event including “drag entertainers” were circulated
Courts have been consistent that public interest is served by fighting homophobia as drag events get increasing ire from anti-LGBTQ activists
Gautier graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1987. This is the admiral's 37th year in the Coast Guard
The new law, criticized by opponents as overly vague, seeks to ban drag performances in public schools and libraries
LGBTQ+ news and events from Europe and the Middle East including Iran, Russia, Italy, Serbia, England, and Ireland
Blount Pride will take place on Saturday, September 2 from 1 – 8 p.m. ET at the Clayton Center for the Arts, Maryville College
The ban would have taken effect on September 1 if the temporary restraining order by the judge had not been issued
LGBTQ+ groups and drag performers argued SB12 violates constitutionally-protected rights. The new law is set to go into effect on Friday