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Texas A&M System bans drag shows from its universities

  • The Texas A&M System Board of Regents unanimously banned drag shows at its 11 universities, stating they create a hostile environment for women and disrespect them.
  • University President Mark Welsh III was mandated to cancel Draggieland 2025, a drag event set for March 27, 2025.
  • The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression condemned the ban, arguing it violates free speech rights.
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The Western JournalThe Western Journal

Texas A&M Absolutely Blasts and Bans Drag Shows in Bombshell Announcement, Takes Stand for Women, Decency, Wholesomeness

Texas A&M has banned drag shows at all of its campuses after its Board of Regents unanimously approved a ban covering 11 campuses. The resolution that was approved Friday said […] The post Texas A&M Absolutely Blasts and Bans Drag Shows in Bombshell Announcement, Takes Stand for Women, Decency, Wholesomeness appeared first on The Western Journal.

·Phoenix, United States
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Drag Shows Banned at Raft of Texas Universities After Trump DEI Order

Newsweek contacted the Texas A&M University System for comment on Saturday outside of regular office hours.Over the past few years, drag performances have attracted the ire of some conservatives, who argue they are demeaning to women and promote transgenderism. In 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and policies in higher education institutions across the state.Since Donald Trump's …

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Texas ScorecardTexas Scorecard

Texas A&M Regents Ban On-Campus Drag Shows

The regents’ resolution acknowledged President Trump’s executive order banning the use of taxpayer dollars for the promotion of gender ideology. The post Texas A&M Regents Ban On-Campus Drag Shows appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

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The College FixThe College Fix

Texas A&M System bans drag shows across 11 universities, citing disrespect to women

FIRE slams decision as First Amendment violation.

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The Texas TribuneThe Texas Tribune
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Texas A&M System bans drag shows from its universities

The move potentially sets up a new First Amendment fight between students and university administrators.

·Austin, United States
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Texas A&M bans drag shows on all campuses, Travis County reports first measles case and more Texas news

Find out why A&M is banning drag shows, which school district is moving to a four-day school week and more.

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The Texas Tribune broke the news in Austin, United States on Friday, February 28, 2025.
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