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Coverage dated February 27, 2023

Tenn. governor vows to sign anti-drag bill as photo surfaces

Headline from KOB 4

Republican Gov. Bill Lee says it would be “ridiculous” to conflate a recently surfaced yearbook photo of him wearing women’s clothing in high school to drag show performances currently under attack in Tennessee and other GOP-led states.

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Portland Press Herald

    Tennessee governor vows to sign anti-drag bill as photo of him in drag surfaces (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Republican Bill Lee also plans to sign legislation banning most gender-affirming care for transgender youths.

  2. KOB 4

    Tenn. governor vows to sign anti-drag bill as photo surfaces (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Republican Gov. Bill Lee says it would be “ridiculous” to conflate a recently surfaced yearbook photo of him wearing women’s clothing in high school to drag show performances currently under attack in Tennessee and other GOP-led states.

  3. The New Republic

    Tennessee Governor, Who Wore Drag in High School, Will Sign Bill Banning Drag Shows (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Bill Lee says he will sign the anti-drag bill, and was angry when asked about his high school yearbook photo.

  4. Washington Times

    Photo surfaces as Tennessee governor vows to sign anti-drag bill (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Republican Gov. Bill Lee says it would be “ridiculous” to conflate a recently surfaced yearbook photo of him wearing women’s clothing in high school to drag show performances currently under attack in Tennessee and other GOP-led states.

  5. Triblive

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee vows to sign anti-drag bill as photo surfaces (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    NASHVILLE — Republican Gov. Bill Lee says it would be “ridiculous” to conflate a recently surfaced yearbook photo of him wearing women’s clothing in high school to drag show performances currently under attack in Tennessee and other GOP-led states.

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