Picture this: you’re dressed to the nines, ready to strut your stuff and flaunt your fabulousness, only to find out that the world isn’t as accepting as it should be. Bummer, right? It’s no secret that drag performers and the LGBTQ+ community face their fair share of challenges, but fear not, fellow fighters for freedom and fierce self-expression: there’s a powerful ally out there just waiting to make a difference.

In this day and age, creativity and self-expression are paramount to a thriving, diverse culture, and that’s where drag and the First Amendment meet. That’s right: just like dance, fashion, and music, drag is a protected form of artistic expression, so don’t you dare let anyone try to convince you otherwise. Now, you might be wondering, “Who’s got my back in this fight for freedom and fabulousness?” The answer: the ACLU, a.k.a. the American Civil Liberties Union.

Never heard of them? Allow me to spill the tea. The ACLU is a champion for all things related to our rights and liberties, and they’re ready to fight for us in the face of adversity. They’re on the front lines defending not only the LGBTQ+ community but all of us who dare to express ourselves and our gender identity in any way, shape, or form.

Now, just because the ACLU is the bee’s knees doesn’t mean they can do it all by themselves. They need our support, which is why RuPaul’s Drag Race, MTV, and World of Wonder have stepped up and donated to the “Drag Defense Fund” in support of the ACLU’s work for LGBTQ+ rights. And you know what? You can make a difference too by making a tax-deductible donation to this crucial fund.

So, don your most fabulous outfit, raise your voice (and maybe even your middle finger) to those who try to hold us back, and help us create a world that is as colorful and fierce as the fabulous people living in it. Don’t forget: every dollar counts in the fight for freedom, and by supporting the Drag Defense Fund and the ACLU, you’re standing up for the rights and liberties of everyone, regardless of their gender identity or artistic expression. Now, sashay away and get to making a difference!