4 Aftyn Behn controversies: ‘Uncomfortable’ with Christianity, drag shows and anti-Nashville remarks
3. Opposes ban on drag performances in front of children
In a newsletter from August 2024, Behn expressed opposition to the Tennessee Adult Entertainment Act, a state law that bans public drag shows where children might be present.
Behn claimed that the “law’s broad and vague language risks criminalizing artistic expression and threatens our rights to free speech and creative freedom.”
“This is not an isolated issue. Over the past few years, we’ve seen numerous attempts to restrict our freedoms under the pretense of ‘protecting minors’ or maintaining public order,” she said.
“From limiting drag performances to censoring critical social discussions, these measures reflect a pattern of overreach that stifles dissent and our ability to express ourselves and teach the next generation of leaders.”
In February, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to the law, allowing a lower court ruling in favor of the measure to stand.
