20 Mar 2023 7:20 am
Tennessee’s New Anti-Drag Law Could Subject Performers to Up to 6 Years in Jail
Finally, A Common Sense Approach to dealing with Americas #1 threat to children.
ATTENTION QUEENS... GYRATE, DANCE, BE FLAMBOUYANT, YOU ARE GOING TO JAIL
Under the state law, performing publicly in drag is a misdemeanor, and “repeat offenders” could be charged with a felony.
Amid a slew of anti-drag legislation marshaled by Republican lawmakers across the country, this month Tennessee became the first state to criminalize drag performers. On March 2, Gov. Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 0003 into law, banning “adult cabaret” performances — defined as “adult-oriented performances” that feature topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers and “male or female impersonators” — on public property.
Under the law, so-called adult cabaret performances are banned within 1,000 feet of schools, houses of worship, public parks, and other places where minors may see them, while those who violate the law are subject to a misdemeanor charge carrying up to a $2,500 fine and one year in prison. According to the bill, repeat offenders could incur a felony charge and carry one to six years of prison time with fines of up to $3,000.
https://truthout.org/articles/tennessee ... s-in-jail/
Finally, A Common Sense Approach to dealing with Americas #1 threat to children.
ATTENTION QUEENS... GYRATE, DANCE, BE FLAMBOUYANT, YOU ARE GOING TO JAIL
Under the state law, performing publicly in drag is a misdemeanor, and “repeat offenders” could be charged with a felony.
Amid a slew of anti-drag legislation marshaled by Republican lawmakers across the country, this month Tennessee became the first state to criminalize drag performers. On March 2, Gov. Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 0003 into law, banning “adult cabaret” performances — defined as “adult-oriented performances” that feature topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers and “male or female impersonators” — on public property.
Under the law, so-called adult cabaret performances are banned within 1,000 feet of schools, houses of worship, public parks, and other places where minors may see them, while those who violate the law are subject to a misdemeanor charge carrying up to a $2,500 fine and one year in prison. According to the bill, repeat offenders could incur a felony charge and carry one to six years of prison time with fines of up to $3,000.
https://truthout.org/articles/tennessee ... s-in-jail/