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jeffw@lemmy.worldM to News@lemmy.world · 3 months ago

This gay dad was called a 'pervert homo' by a right-wing talk show host. Now, he's suing

www.advocate.com

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This gay dad was called a 'pervert homo' by a right-wing talk show host. Now, he's suing

www.advocate.com

jeffw@lemmy.worldM to News@lemmy.world · 3 months ago
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    I mean, taking a kid to a drag show is illegal in TN, right now. The GOP is actively working to make these things illegal.

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      Does the law say “drag show” or does it say something like “performance of a sexual nature” which the GOP is intentionally conflating with drag shows?

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        male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to a prurient interest, or similar entertainers, regardless of whether or not performed for consideration

        https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0003.pdf

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          prurient interest

          So just like I called it: conflating drag performances with actual adult entertainment.

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