![]() ![]() Bill Lee signed a law to restrict “adult cabaret performances” in public or where children might be - with a ban within 1,000 feet of schools, public parks and places of worship. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tara Lipsynscki takes the stage with the rest of the performers at the BES-TEAS all-ages drag show at Sugar Space, on Friday, March 10, 2023.Įxperts in psychology and child development, PolitiFact reported, “said they are not aware of any evidence showing that increased exposure to LGBTQ people or topics makes children more likely to join the LGBTQ community.”Įven so, opposition to drag shows has spilled into legislative action. “Going forward, it’s only going to become worse unless we fight back.” Violence against us has always been a reality,” Fanaeian said. “It’s not only our future, but it’s our past and our present as well. They plan to keep offering their protection for events like this. The group, Fanaeian said, has engaged in different political struggles, but this was the first time they have done so with arms. The group stayed outside, wearing trash bags to ward off the wind and rain, for the entire show.Īrmed Queers organizer Ermiya Fanaeian said the 10 people in the group carried around 10 handguns and semi-automatic rifles. Some wore patches one read “long live drag queens.” A Pride flag ruffled in the strong wind behind them. ![]() The group wore protective gear, including armor plates. No protesters were in evidence outside Friday’s show, but there were people on patrol: Members of the Armed Queers of Salt Lake City, which describes itself as “a socialist LGBTQ organization dedicated to self-defense and self-determination of people’s movements.” (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tara Lipsynscki performs at the BES-TEAS all-ages drag show at Sugar Space, on Friday, March 10, 2023. ![]()
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