The B-52’s spoke out against bills to ban children from attending drag shows and from having transgender surgery performed on them.
In a statement posted to Twitter Thursday, the campy 80s pop band came out against bills and laws in red states that would prohibit children from attending drag shows, and others banning so-called “gender-affirming” surgeries for minors. While liberals praised the band, others pointed out that not a lot of people know who The B-52s are.
“We, The B-52’s, are deeply concerned about the numerous new bills that promote transphobia and discrimination against transgender individuals and drag artists, which have been introduced in the United States,” the band wrote. “We strongly denounce these bills and stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ community.”
“It is unacceptable that in
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