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politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Montana bans drag performers from reading to children in public schools and libraries.

Montana has become the first state to ban drag reading events in public schools and libraries, defining such events as those hosted by drag kings or queens who read children's books to minors. The law does not require a sexual element to be banned, making it unique compared to similar bills in Florida and Tennessee. The legislation has faced criticism for limiting free speech and targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Drag performers who oppose the legislation have separate performances for children and adults. The law took immediate effect after being signed by Republican Governor Greg Gianforte.

via Fox News|

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lgbtq-rights3 years ago•4 min saved

Montana bans drag queens from reading to kids in public spaces.

Montana has become the first state to ban drag reading events, where drag kings or queens read children's books to minors, at public schools and libraries. The law does not require a sexual element to be banned, making it unique compared to similar bills in Florida and Tennessee. The bill has faced criticism for limiting free speech and targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Drag performers who opposed the legislation said they have separate drag performances for children compared to those intended for adults. The law took immediate effect after Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed it on Monday.

via The Associated Press|

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lgbtq-rights3 years ago•4 min saved

Montana bans drag queens from reading to kids in public spaces.

Montana has become the first state to ban drag reading events, where drag kings or queens read children's books to minors, at public schools and libraries. The law does not require a sexual element to be banned, making it unique compared to similar bills in Florida and Tennessee. The bill's sponsor argued that drag shows in recent years have been specifically aimed at children. Drag performers who opposed the legislation said they have separate drag performances for children compared to those intended for adults. The law limits free speech and seeks to chill an effort that helps transgender youth know they are not alone, according to an attorney with Lambda Legal.

via Yahoo News|

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