Coverage dated May 22, 2023 to May 23, 2023

New Montana law specifically bans reading in drag at libraries, schools

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Montana's law is unique because events would be banned without regard to whether they include any sexual elements.

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MyNorthwest
Montana first to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries (opens MyNorthwest)
Published May 22, 2023
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana has become the first state to specifically ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and
NBC New York
Montana Becomes First State to Ban Drag Reading for Kids in Schools and Libraries (opens NBC New York)
Published May 22, 2023
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The bill was also amended to specifically ban drag reading events from schools and libraries that receive public funding.
NBC News
Montana first to ban drag performers from reading to children (opens NBC News)
Published May 23, 2023
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Montana’s law is unique because — unlike new laws in Florida and Tennessee — it does not require drag performances to have a sexual element to be banned.
Local Memphis
New Montana law specifically bans reading in drag at libraries, schools (opens Local Memphis)
Published May 23, 2023
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Montana's law is unique because events would be banned without regard to whether they include any sexual elements.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New Montana law makes it illegal for people in drag to read to children; first law of its kind in U.S. (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published May 23, 2023
Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed legislation this week making it illegal for anyone dressed in drag to read to children.
Legal Insurrection
Montana Bans ‘Sexually Oriented Performance or Drag Story Hour’ in Schools and Libraries (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published May 23, 2023
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Montana is the first state to ban these shows.
Fox News
Montana becomes 1st state to ban drag reading events in schools, libraries (opens Fox News)
Published May 23, 2023
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Events where drag performers read books to children at public schools or libraries are now banned in Montana, following Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signing the bill Monday.
Triblive
Montana 1st to ban those in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries (opens Triblive)
Published May 23, 2023
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HELENA, Mont. — Montana has become the first state to specifically ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and libraries, part of a host of legislation aimed at the rights the LGBTQ+ community in Montana and other states. Bills in Florida and Tennessee also
The Daily Caller
‘Damaging To A Child’: State Becomes First In The Nation To Ban Drag Shows At Public Venues (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 23, 2023
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Montana became this week the first state to ban drag shows from taking place in public spaces for being "sexual in nature."

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