Drag Isn't Dangerous

Drag Isn't Dangerous: A Digital Fundraiser is a charity livestream telethon set to be held on May 7, 2023.

Drag Isn't Dangerous
Also known asDrag Isn't Dangerous: A Digital Fundraiser
GenreTelethon
Created byProducer Entertainment Group
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production companies
Release
Original releaseMay 7, 2023 (2023-05-07)

Background
Main article: Tennessee drag ban

An anti-drag Tennessee bill was first introduced in late February 2023, that bans public "adult cabaret performance" in front of children in the state of Tennessee.[1] This bill was marked as "vague" and "authoritarian" in what it considers an "adult cabaret performance" although it defines it as a "male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to a prurient interest."[2]

The bill was signed on March 2, 2023, by Republican governor Bill Lee.[3] Tennessee is the first state in the United States to restrict public drag performances,[4] and is expected to go into effect on July 1, 2023.[5] This bill sparked outrage throughout the United States, including among politicians and drag queens.[6] Famous drag queen, RuPaul, called the bill "a classic distraction technique, distracting us away from the real issues that they were voted into office to focus on: jobs, health care, keeping our children safe from harm at their own school."[7]

A federal judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, Tommy Parker, halted the Tennessee bill citing First Amendment concerns.[8] Other states in the US, such as Arizona,[9] Oklahoma,[10] and Texas,[11] have introduced numerous and similar anti-drag bills in 2023.[12]

Before main event

Developments and planning
Promotional poster for the telethon.

In March of 2023, Producer Entertainment Group partnered with several companies and organizations to create a telethon campaign named, Drag Isn't Dangerous.[13] They planned the telethon event to "raise awareness and funds for LGBTQ+ causes and organizations that support drag and trans performers".[14]

The campaign event is scheduled to premiere on May 7, 2023, at 4 PM (Pacific Standard Time).[15] Online tickets were made available after the online telethon was announced for USD$20, via Moment.[16]

Many recognizable drag queens, such as Sherry Vine and Jackie Beat, announced they will be included. The lineup also revealed many Drag Race contestants taking part in the event, such as Bob the Drag Queen, Jinkx Monsoon, Manila Luzon, and Trixie Mattel.[17] Also, celebrities Frankie Grande, Brandon Stansell, and Justin Martindale, are also joining the telethon event.[18]

See also

References
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  2. Perry, Sophie (February 23, 2023). "Tennessee just banned drag shows in chilling blow for LGBTQ+ rights". PinkNews. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  3. Santucci, Jeanine; Brown, Melissa (March 2, 2023). "Tennessee drag show restrictions, ban on gender-affirming care for minors signed into law". USA Today. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  4. Johnson, Kailynn (March 27, 2023). "Tennessee Drag Ban Will Reduce LGBTQ-Friendly Spaces and Disrupt Community". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  5. Mizelle, Shawna; Alsup, Dave (March 3, 2023). "Tennessee becomes first state in 2023 to restrict drag performances". Cable News Network. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  6. Baker-Jordan, Skylar (March 2, 2023). "Why the Tennessee ban on drag shows should terrify us all". The Independent. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  7. Alfonseca, Kiara (March 9, 2023). "RuPaul speaks out against drag show ban in Tennessee: 'A classic distraction'". ABC News. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  8. Kruesi, Imberlee (April 1, 2023). "Judge blocks law restricting drag shows in Tennessee". The Guardian. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  9. Rubin, Jordan (February 1, 2023). "Arizona drag bill shows danger of the GOP's identity obsession". MSNBC. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  10. Burga, Solcyre (February 23, 2023). "An Oklahoma Bill Could Jail Drag Performers. Why the Right Is Targeting Drag Shows". Time. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  11. Lennard, Natasha (March 24, 2023). "Texas Republicans Just Proposed a Bounty on Drag Shows". The Intercept. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  12. Burga, Solcyre (March 5, 2023). "Tennessee Passed the Nation's First Law Limiting Drag Shows. Here's the Status of Anti-Drag Bills Across the U.S." Time. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  13. Factora, James (March 22, 2023). "Your Favorite Drag Artists Are Hosting a Telethon Against Drag Bans". Them. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  14. Sim, Bernando (March 21, 2023). "Every Drag Artist Performing At the 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon". Out. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  15. Johnson, Julia (March 21, 2022). "'Drag isn't dangerous': Drag queens to perform in telethon against 'anti-LGBTQ+' laws". Washington Examiner. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  16. Daw, Stephen (March 22, 2023). "Trixie Mattel, Bob the Drag Queen & More to Fight Back With 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Event". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  17. Nolfi, Joey (March 20, 2023). "RuPaul's Drag Race winners and queer icons unite for telethon combatting anti-drag politics". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  18. Damshenas, Sam (March 22, 2023). "Drag Isn't Dangerous: Here are all the stars performing at the telethon". Gay Times. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
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