Why Tennessee's law limiting drag performances likely violates the First Amendment
- Written by Mark Satta, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Wayne State University
Protesters against a bill restricting drag shows march from a rally outside of the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville on Feb. 14, 2023. AP Photo/Jonathan MattiseOn March 2, 2023, Tennessee became the first state to enact a law restricting drag performances.
This law is part of a larger push by Republican lawmakers in numerous states to restrict or...





