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The future is uncertain for Tennessee drag artists

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Erika Soderstrom
May 26, 2023
In about a week we’ll learn what becomes of Tennessee’s anti-drag legislation. The law, which aims to heavily restrict drag performances in the state, has been stalled in a legal battle over free speech protections. But what has news of the law meant for the business of drag? For Cameron Wade, an HR generalist and […]
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Tennessee’s new anti-drag law comes with economic costs

by Dylan Miettinen
Mar 31, 2023
The bill’s vague language is making drag queens, businesses and festivals apprehensive about future performances.
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A tale of two cities: How drag performers in Los Angeles and Moscow, Idaho, spend their money

by Danielle Chiriguayo and Janet Nguyen
Oct 23, 2018
We look at how the cost of being a drag performer can vary depending on which city you're from.
Drag queen Shangela in Los Angeles, California.
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A tale of two cities: How drag performers in Los Angeles and Moscow, Idaho, spend their money

by Danielle Chiriguayo and Janet Nguyen
Oct 23, 2018
We look at how the cost of being a drag performer can vary depending on which city you're from.
Drag queen Shangela in Los Angeles, California.
Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for MTV
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For RuPaul, "drag is a miracle"

by Kai Ryssdal
Oct 23, 2018
"It allows you to become your superhero to your Clark Kent," the "Queen of Queens" says.
RuPaul with Kai Ryssdal in a West Hollywood coffee shop.
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For RuPaul, "drag is a miracle"

by Kai Ryssdal
Oct 23, 2018
"It allows you to become your superhero to your Clark Kent," the "Queen of Queens" says.
RuPaul with Kai Ryssdal in a West Hollywood coffee shop.
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When drag queens promote it, fans will buy it

by Leo Duran
Jul 3, 2018
"Drag queens are the new pop stars," Randy Barbato, co-creator of "RuPaul's Drag Race" explained.
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