From dancing queen to drag queen? : Why proposed laws targeting drag shows are proliferating in America

Why proposed laws targeting drag shows are proliferating in America

The Economist,

Last month "RuPaul's Drag Race", a reality show, began its 15th season on television. In it, contestants compete in costume to become the next "drag superstar" and win $200,000. Meanwhile, lawmakers across the country are engaged in a different sort of race: to restrict drag performances in the name of protecting children. At least 36 bills in 15 states are proposing rules that would make it harder for people to perform in drag.

The drag drama may sound like a sideshow. But it offers a lens onto lawmakers' political calculus, the next phase of the culture wars and the way the media (including social media) fuel outrage.

Source:  Why proposed laws targeting drag shows are proliferating in America | The Economist