San Francisco Appoints Nation's First Drag Laureate to Combat Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

• San Francisco has appointed D'Arcy Drollinger as its first drag laureate, giving her an 18-month term and $55,000 stipend.
• The role aims to promote San Francisco's drag culture and serve as an envoy for the city's LGBTQ community.
• Conservative groups are criticizing the decision, while anti-trans bills targeting drag performers are being introduced nationwide.
• Drollinger hopes to use the position to celebrate drag and show the rest of the country it's nothing to fear.
• The move follows West Hollywood's attempt to name its own drag laureate.

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