Reposted by Law's a DragAlice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Can't WAIT for this babes xxx 062
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 25/09/2026@drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I are keynote speakers at the CREDO Workshop on Communicating Research, Equity, and Democratic Openness, taking place from 21 to 23 October 2026 at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Law, and online. Come join us, register here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 162
Reposted by Law's a DragAlice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Drag artists often act as legal lightning rods, drawing various attacks (defamation, spurious lawsuits, legislative and executive censure) from right wing actors. It's good to see that the courts sometimes decide in the artists' favour...! www.boisestatepublicradio.org/law-justice/...boisestatepublicradio.orgIdaho Supreme Court rejects appeal in drag queen defamation caseA far-right blogger who defamed a North Idaho drag queen won’t get any relief from the Idaho Supreme Court. Justices are unanimously upholding the $1.1 million civil judgment levied by a jury two year... 042
Reposted by Law's a DragUniversity of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Law’s a Drag presents: Hate Crimes Live! 🌟 In July, Dr @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and Dr Rosie Fox co-ran a public engagement cabaret in Leeds city centre, explaining recent changes to hate crimes legislation in England and Wales. Learn more about Hate Crimes Live! below👇 tinyurl.com/3navdn2n 188
Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Law's a Drag rocked up to Cryptid Queers in Sheffield! We put out a stall, shared info about our network, made some amazing connections, and watched some awesome drag performers! The alt drag scene can teach us a lot about how artists experience law and injustice. Thanks for having us! 2165
Reposted by Law's a DragMitch Travis @profmitchtravis.bsky.social · 10/08/2026A few weeks ago, after a 7 year delay, the UK government quietly dropped the results of their 2019 Call for Evidence on variations in sex characteristics The results are striking but will of course seem deeply familiar to anyone working in this field. www.gov.uk/government/c...gov.ukVariations in sex characteristics (VSC): experiences of life in the UK for people with VSC and those who care for them 519683
Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Hate Crimes Live! Our biggest show yet with 12 talented drag performers, guest expert Prof. Mark Walters, a Q&A about the recent legislation, stunning performances, and a packed audience! Thanks to @lsjleeds.bsky.social and @ccjsleeds.bsky.social for sponsoring this public engagement event! 052
Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 17/07/2026This is happening NEXT WEEK! We have a huge line-up of amazing drag artists, we've summoned a leading hate crimes law expert in for a Q&A, and we are going to absolutely smash it Come join us, book tickets now - they are going fast! 045
Reposted by Law's a DragTransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The EHRC Code of Practice has come into force in Parliament – but what does that mean? transactual.org.uk/blog/2026/07... 32211
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 08/07/2026You can find our article on RuPaul's Drag Race (as a legal system, an imperfect way of queering law and legality, etc) here: doi.org/10.1080/1752...doi.orgThe Ru of Law: how legal systems, principles, and aesthetics are queered and ‘dragged up’ in RuPaul’s Drag RaceThis paper explores the jurisprudential concepts of the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race (RPDR): how legal norms and aesthetics are intrinsic to the show’s structure, and how in turn R... 152
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 10/07/2026So: @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I are thinking of proposing a Law and Drag current topic for SLSA 2026 in Newcastle next year! The question is: who would be willing to join us...? Comment, DM, send to friends and foes, etc if interested or want to bounce ideas! @lawsadrag.bsky.social 194
Reposted by Law's a DragLaw and Humanities @law-and-humanities.bsky.social · 08/07/2026ARTS NEWS: Inter Alia by Suzie Miller, starring Olivier award winning Rosamund Pike, is streaming in UK from today 👇 @nationaltheatre.org.uk; delighted that @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social will be reviewing for us; recent work by James G-Reeves aka Alice Aforethought includes … tinyurl.com/5bptu3fstinyurl.comInter Alia - National Theatre at Home | Watch Theatre OnlineJessica Parks is a judge, a mother, a wife, a friend. Her career exists inter alia (among other things). How will one unthinkable event pull into question all aspects of her life? Following their gl... 197
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Last week, @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I presented our Law's a Drag papers at IVR 2026 at Kadir Has University, Istanbul. We talked about our cabarets, our analysis of the aesthetics of drag adjudication, and future projects! @lsjleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social @lawsadrag.bsky.social 1135
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 08/07/2026And you can book tickets for our new "Hate Crimes Live!" Cabaret on 23rd July here too! We're discussing the changes to hate crimes legislation in England and Wales, what this means to our queer communities - and showcasing amazing local drag artists: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hate-crime...eventbrite.co.ukHate Crimes LIVE!It's a Law's a Drag cabaret! Learn about recent changes to hate crime laws, watch stellar drag performances, and empower your community! 063
Reposted by Law's a DragIlias Trispiotis @iliastrispiotis.bsky.social · 30/06/2026The Government has finally published its draft Bill on conversion practices. My latest article for The Conversation explains what the Bill would do, where it departs from int’l standards, and the key questions that must be considered in pre-legislative scrutiny. theconversation.com/uk-plans-con...theconversation.comUK plans conversion ‘therapy’ ban – what the draft legislation saysThe draft bill would ban ‘abusive’ conversion practices. 086
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Day 1 complete! Cats, conference, coffees, and cocktails @glexareen.bsky.social @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social 1114
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Save the date! Law's a Drag are hosting our "Hate Crimes Live!" Cabaret 23 July, Wharf Chambers, Leeds New legislation has expanded hate crimes laws. We use art, drag, comedy, and performance, to explore what this means for queer, trans, and disabled people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hate-crime...eventbrite.co.ukHate Crimes LIVE!It's a Law's a Drag cabaret! Learn about recent changes to hate crime laws, watch stellar drag performances, and empower your community! 1107
Reposted by Law's a DragAlice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 09/06/2026It's Pride month! So why not read a big gay article I wrote with @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social that we published under our actual drag names! It's about Drag Race as a legal system, "dragging up" as a means of queering, and the rigid overbearing homonormativity of RuPaul doi.org/10.1080/1752...doi.orgThe Ru of Law: how legal systems, principles, and aesthetics are queered and ‘dragged up’ in RuPaul’s Drag RaceThis paper explores the jurisprudential concepts of the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race (RPDR): how legal norms and aesthetics are intrinsic to the show’s structure, and how in turn R... 084
Reposted by Law's a DragKay @gothwhoreofbabylon.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Is it ok if a lockable cubicle has its own sink and toilet but the hand driers are in a communal space? Just trying to figure out how far you have to travel from a scenario where my tights are pulled down so I can have a wee before Mr Justice Swift’s gag reflex loses its potency as a judicial act. 1112
Reposted by Law's a DragQueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 05/06/2026Patagonia said it's suing environmentalist drag queen Pattie Gonia for a “nominal” $1 in damages alongside legal fees Understand more: www.wearequeeraf.com/understand-the… 0151
Reposted by Law's a DragLaw's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Law's a Drag are hosting a new cabaret: 💥 Hate Crimes Live! 💥 Crimes motivated by hostility towards queer people, trans people, and disabled people are now "aggravated offences." What does this mean? How does this help these communities? Does it go far enough? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hate-crime...eventbrite.co.ukHate Crimes LIVE!It's a Law's a Drag cabaret! Learn about recent changes to hate crime laws, watch stellar drag performances, and empower your community! 165
Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Law's a Drag are hosting a new cabaret: 💥 Hate Crimes Live! 💥 Crimes motivated by hostility towards queer people, trans people, and disabled people are now "aggravated offences." What does this mean? How does this help these communities? Does it go far enough? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hate-crime...eventbrite.co.ukHate Crimes LIVE!It's a Law's a Drag cabaret! Learn about recent changes to hate crime laws, watch stellar drag performances, and empower your community! 165
Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Another drag artist threatened with legal action over their drag moniker, by a powerful corporation: www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...theguardian.comPatagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringementOutdoor clothing company is suing US environmentalist drag performer for $1 plus legal fees, claiming ‘we wish we didn’t have to do this’ 095
Reposted by Law's a DragAlice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Consider yourself SCHOOLED! Overjoyed to be invited to perform with @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social for Packin Heat's "Get Schooled" Gun Show - celebrating educators who also perform in drag! Our @lawsadrag.bsky.social "law school redux" piece absolutely ate 📸 by the talented @dannehgleave.bsky.social 185
Reposted by Law's a DragAlice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Friend, colleague and menace @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I were invited by Packin Heat to perform at The Gun Show, Wharf Chambers, Leeds. Theme was "GET SCHOOLED" so Fox did messy fun chemistry, I did the Dean from Community, and jointly we did our Illegally Blonde number! 🫦 173
Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Belfast drag artist Cherrie Ontop gets a substantive settlement after a defamation claim, following abuse over her involvement in drag story time. Good news! www.scenemag.co.uk/talktv-pays-...scenemag.co.ukTalkTV pays ‘substantial damages’ to drag artist after children’s storytime rowTalkTV has apologised and agreed to pay “substantial damages” to a Northern Ireland drag performer following a defamation claim linked to a row over a children’s storytime event. The case centres on ... 051
Reposted by Law's a DragAlice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Durham Pride agreeing with the performers' union Equity to set standards for pay, and safe working conditions, for drag artists? We love to see it! www.ier.org.uk/news/perform...ier.org.ukPerformers at Durham Pride to benefit from Equity agreement – setting minimums for pay, terms, and conditions - IER 0103
Reposted by Law's a DragJess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 06/05/2026🚨🏳️⚧️ New Campaign! 🩺 At Good Law Project, we're sick of 'trans broken arm syndrome'. People are being denied access to healthcare which has nothing to do with their gender identity - simply because they're trans. We plan to challenge this. First off: we're writing to the NHS. Will you join us? 👇goodlaw.socialTrans people have a right to the same healthcare we all need | Good Law ProjectAcross the country, trans people are being denied vital healthcare that has nothing to do with their gender identity – simply because they are trans. 8512200
Reposted by Law's a DragDr Rosie Fox @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Community building collaboration impact research yasss queen slay the REF boots down c'mon mama Ru give the queen her ESRC funding 072
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 28/04/2026What's he talking about, you may be asking? Come to Packin Heat's Gun Show, Wharf Chambers, Leeds, on 15th May to find out, because I will be performing an education-related drag act as @aliceaforethought.bsky.social ! www.eventbookings.com/b/event/the-... Book now ya bastards xoxo #lawsadrageventbookings.comThe Packin' Heat Gun Show: Get Schooled!Packin' Heat Productions presents The Gun Show: Get Schooled! Hosted by Leeds' drag king duo Packin' Heat, professors AJ-47 and Tommy Gun are putting the 'fun' in fundamental education! Bring a packed... 065
Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Dragademic name idea: quantitative / stats researcher called Belle Curves 0183
Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Yesterday we ran a training session for the #lawsadrag critical queer legal clinic, with @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social shown here talking about working with drag artists, queer theory, and thinking about law in a more useful and drag-friendly way 1116
Reposted by Law's a DragLaw's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Did you ever read @aliceaforethought.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social's article on how RuPaul's Drag Race is a legal system, and how drag can queer (or "drag up") legal institutions, aesthetics, and norms? It's a camp old time! Read below: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comThe Ru of Law: how legal systems, principles, and aesthetics are queered and ‘dragged up’ in RuPaul’s Drag RaceThis paper explores the jurisprudential concepts of the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race (RPDR): how legal norms and aesthetics are intrinsic to the show’s structure, and how in turn R... 1117
Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Did you ever read @aliceaforethought.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social's article on how RuPaul's Drag Race is a legal system, and how drag can queer (or "drag up") legal institutions, aesthetics, and norms? It's a camp old time! Read below: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comThe Ru of Law: how legal systems, principles, and aesthetics are queered and ‘dragged up’ in RuPaul’s Drag RaceThis paper explores the jurisprudential concepts of the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race (RPDR): how legal norms and aesthetics are intrinsic to the show’s structure, and how in turn R... 1117
Reposted by Law's a DragAlice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 20/04/202615th May: get it in your diaries NOW girls because guess what's happening in Leeds that day...? 🫦 That's right, Alice and Fox are performing in another show! Pencil it in your calendars and await further details! 😘💋 063
Reposted by Law's a DragUniversity of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Our colleagues over at @lawsadrag.bsky.social (@jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social) have penned a blog for @slsauk.bsky.social! '“Law is a cabaret, old chum” - How Law’s a Drag uses theatre for engagement and outreach, and how you could too'. Check it out 👇 084
Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Learn about how we use drag as a means of sharing, teaching, and reaching out to our communities - and how you can use art and theatre for outreach too! 041
Reposted by Law's a DragAlice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Co-authored this blog post about using drag, theatre, and fun to share research: to inspire, to educate, and to reach out to the community. Give it a read and a share! 💋 061
Reposted by Law's a DragCllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Ending out my #SLSA2026 with @lawsadrag.bsky.social and the wonderful @aliceaforethought.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social presenting about what has been going on with the Law's A Drag project since they introduced it to SLSA in 2024. A fabulous end to a spectacular conference! 0114
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Immaculate karaoke vibes with the #slsa2026 singalong divas @kaycrosby.bsky.social @sandraduffy.bsky.social @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social @feminomenologist.bsky.social @rinewithoutacat.bsky.social 2174
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 30/03/2026It was a huge (and unexpected) privilege to be asked to step in and join the plenary on Protest and Progress. There's so much we as lawyers & academics can learn from drag artists by listening, cooperating, and supporting one another. Thanks everyone! @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social @lawsadrag.bsky.social 1195
Reposted by Law's a DragMitch Travis @profmitchtravis.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Packed and vital first session for the Law in the Culture Wars session at the @slsauk.bsky.social with contributions from @apowelllaw.bsky.social @sandraduffy.bsky.social @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social 1157
Reposted by Law's a DragDr. Sandra Duffy Golden @sandraduffy.bsky.social · 30/03/2026In place for the SLSA Plenary Session with @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social ! 1157
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Who is ready for #slsa2026 in Brighton next week!? @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I have put our slides together in advance! Very professional! Come see our paper, 1130-1300 on Wednesday 1st April, in Jubilee 1.15. It'll be a camp old rundown of our recent #lawsadrag shenanigans... 💋 093
Reposted by Law's a DragRob Mullins @robertmullins.bsky.social · 23/03/2026A shortish note from me on intersex conditions and the Equality Act 2010. robmullins.substack.com/p/intersex-c...robmullins.substack.comIntersex Conditions and the Equality Act 2010To what extent does the recent Supreme Court decision on the meaning of "sex" infringe the rights of intersex people? 1195
Reposted by Law's a DragSenthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 12/01/2026For those of you looking to follow some more queer scholar-activists in 2026, check out this starter pack with many fabulous folks. ✊🏾🌈 410256
Reposted by Law's a DragAlice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 24/03/2026A drag artist tried to sue Netflix for a background character's likeness of her, that featured briefly in the gay spy series Q Force. First Amendment vs unauthorised use of personal likeness. She was unsuccessful. Camp, fun little legal read this: reason.com/volokh/2026/... #lawsadragreason.comDrag Queen's Right of Publicity Claim Against Netflix's Q-Force RejectedFrom Hara v. Netflix, Inc., correctly decided by the California Court of Appeal (Justice Lamar Baker, joined by Justice Brian... 041
Reposted by Law's a DragLaw & Social Justice @lsjleeds.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Our very own @echrhawk.bsky.social will be presenting at a conference organised by the public law team at @uomlaw.bsky.social and @ukcla.bsky.social held 20-21 May 2026, asking, "Are human rights protections universal even in the UK?" ukconstitutionallaw.org/2026/03/20/c...ukconstitutionallaw.orgConference: The Future of Constitutional Reform in the United KingdomThe public law team at the University of Manchester Law Department, in collaboration with the UK Constitutional Law Association (UKCLA), is holding a two-day conference on the topic of “The Future … 044
Reposted by Law's a DragAlice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Really fascinating work here on the celebration of drag, history, and gender fluidity in the face of regressive anti-trans legislative proposals in India homegrown.co.in/homegrown-ex...homegrown.co.inDrag, Memory & Resistance: Reclaiming Gender At 'Drag At The Museum' In BengaluruWhat Indian Music Experience's 'Drag at the Museum' Reveals About India’s Gender Paradox As India debates transgender rights, a Bengaluru museum uses drag to explore gender, history, and identity. 042
Reposted by Law's a DragJames Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 19/03/2026#lawsadrag 031