“Before today, Secretary Austin has been unwavering in his support for LGBTQ+ Americans who proudly serve in uniform,” the group said in a statement. The Pentagon’s move to cancel the show this week led the Human Rights Campaign, which advocates for LGBTQ+ civil rights, to directly criticize Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. She was raised in Gladstone and was a Class of ‘83 Gladstone High School graduate. Cathy was born on May 26, 1964, in Escanaba, the daughter of Fred and Evelyn Khollman. About 180 people attended a similar show in 2021, according to Task and Purpose, a publication covering the military. Khollman, age 59, of Perkins, passed away on Sunday, Jat her home in Perkins. Nellis Air Force Base has previously hosted drag performers. Drag shows sometimes draw protesters and a bevy of Republican-led legislatures have passed bills in recent months trying to ban or restrict them. Opponents accuse organizers of drag shows of trying to “sexualize” children. Supporters say they celebrate people of different sexual orientations and promote acceptance.

They are often part of Pride events and can include colorfully clad drag queens reading books to children. “Drag shows should not be taking place on military installations with taxpayer dollars PERIOD!” he added.ĭrag shows feature entertainers who dress and act as a different gender. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who sharply criticized top Pentagon leaders earlier this year and questioned them about drag shows, tweeted that the cancellation was a “HUGE VICTORY!”įAA: 2nd person dies after small plane crashes in southern Wisconsin John was born Septemto Thomas and Fern (Brockway). Augustine, Florida where he and his wife, the former Joyce Plouff have resided since 2009. The Prayer Vigil will be held at eleven-thirty in the morning on Wednesday, Jat Baca's Funeral Chapel in Silver. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. In her statement, Singh did not directly address LGBTQ+ rights but said the Defense Department was “proud to serve alongside any and every young American who takes the oath that puts their life on the line in defense of our country.” Here for YOU: Consider the Beat your DAILY newspaper for up-to-date information about. John Leroy Culliton, age 83 passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Jin St. Thomas James Charon, 63, passed away on Thursday, Jat University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Organizers of an event at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada canceled a drag show timed to Pride Month, which began Thursday, according to a Facebook post quoted by Fox News. Hosting drag shows is “inconsistent with regulations regarding the use of (Defense Department) resources,” said Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh in a statement Thursday.Īt least one show was canceled as a result. military bases from hosting drag shows after criticism from some Republicans, amid a broader push in conservative-led states targeting LGBTQ+ celebrations. WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden’s administration has stopped U.S.

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