Investigative Journalist Becca Andrews on Drag Queen Panic and the Fall of Roe v. Wade
Table of Contents
About Becca Andrews
The Right's Campaign Against Drag
Connection to Roe v. Wade
About Becca Andrews
Becca Andrews is an investigative journalist who writes about inequality, reproductive justice, religion, and other social issues. Her work has been published in Mother Jones, Wired, The New Republic, Jezebel, and other outlets.
Recently, Andrews explained the phenomenon of "drag panic" and its connections to the fall of Roe v. Wade in an article for Reckon News. She joined the talk show Amber Live to discuss her reporting.
The Right's Campaign Against Drag
In her Reckon News article, Andrews looks at how the political right has launched a homophobic campaign against drag performers. She analyzes how this played out in Jackson, TN, where protests and threats emerged against a planned drag story hour.
Andrews explains how opponents of drag have pushed the idea that it is harmful to children, leading to harassment and canceled events. This "drag panic" stems from and promotes anti-LGBTQ biases.
Connection to Roe v. Wade
Andrews argues this drag panic has connections to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade abortion rights. The same groups that oppose drag and reproductive rights are working to roll back protections for women, LGBTQ people, and other marginalized communities.
By reporting on these issues, Andrews aims to expose injustices and give voice to those affected by harmful agendas and misinformation campaigns. Her work provides vital perspective at a complex political moment.
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