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Schwartz: RuPaul’s comments on drag are transphobic

Alex Schwartz, Assistant Opinion Editor

March 6, 2018

Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion

Over the weekend, The Guardian published an interview with RuPaul, famed queer icon, drag artist and host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” a reality competition television show. RuPaul is known for his attitude of positivity, kindness and i...

Off Script: Season 9 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ brings more cultural awareness to queer media

Alex Schwartz, Columist

May 14, 2017

Filed under Columns, Opinion

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” has always been a “problematic fave” kind of television show for me. I love cheering on my favorite contestants in comedy challenges, making fun of heinous runway outfits and laughing at RuPaul’s...

Schwartz: Let’s talk misconceptions about drag

Alex Schwartz, Op-Ed Contributor

October 25, 2016

Filed under Contributors, Opinion

People often ask me why I love drag queens so much. They wonder why I find the prospect of men dressing up as women so entertaining, why I constantly relate situations to scenes of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and why I occasionally...

Queen Bs: Northwestern graduate produces off-Broadway show highlighting identity issues through drag

Queen Bs: Northwestern graduate produces off-Broadway show highlighting identity issues through drag

October 12, 2016

Madden: Drag queens did it first

Madden: Drag queens did it first

March 31, 2016

The reALItys: Top 3 reality TV show hosts

Allison Lasher, Columnist

October 17, 2012

Filed under Blogs, Current Blogs

The host announcement for the Golden Globes has got me in the award show spirit. In honor of the occasion, I give you the first installment of The reALIty Awards. Which reality show hosts made the cut and who got overlooked? ...