Bella DuBalle

Melissa Brown, a state politics reporter at The Tennessean, discusses Tennessee's controversial new drag restrictions, critiquing their basis in supposed child protection. Drag performer Bella DuBalle shares how the local drag community is fighting back and refusing to back down. The conversation dives into the implications of these laws for LGBTQ rights, the ambiguity surrounding them, and trends emerging in other states. Ultimately, it highlights the vibrant defiance and resilience of drag culture in the face of increasing restrictions.