Drag the vote: Power 4 Generations

Native 2SLGBTQ+ people remain underrepresented in many civic engagement and voter mobilization efforts. Barriers to participation can include geographic isolation, limited access to culturally relevant voter information, discrimination, lack of trust in political institutions, and experiences of exclusion within both Native and LGBTQ+ spaces. For many Two-Spirit and Native LGBTQ+ people, civic engagement must also be connected to broader questions of safety, sovereignty, healthcare, housing, family, cultural preservation, violence prevention, and the right to live openly within our communities. Drag has long served as a powerful form of storytelling, resilience, and visibility within LGBTQ+ communities. Native drag performers frequently use their artistry to educate audiences, challenge stigma, and inspire younger generations. DTV can create opportunities for people to build relationships, share stories, celebrate culture, and understand their civic participation as part of a larger mo