Jeff YangFeb 11, 2023
The Tennessee senate is criminalizing public drag performances (which they helpfully extend to all “burlesque” including “go-go” and “stripping”), because kids aren’t dying from guns, bullying, opiates and state violence, they’re getting dragged to death
https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/02/09/tenn-senate-passes-bill-criminalizing-public-drag-performances/
Tenn. Senate passes bill criminalizing public drag performances

The Tennessee Senate passed a bill aimed at criminalizing public drag performances.

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@originalspin There are first amendment concerns as well as gender discrimination concerns with the law. Criminalizing conduct for men that is ok for women, that is, wearing a dress and lipstick. Arguably violated Equal Protectiin clause of 14th Amendment.
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