drag

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While “Drag Race” is no longer a niche program, the art of drag remains contentious, and giving a wide release to a film like this is both confident and dicey.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

One such show is “Radical Acts With Ramón,” featuring artist Ruby Marez’s Puerto Rican drag king alter ego.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, the resulting increase in oil prices has acted as a drag on the global economy, with the International Monetary Fund External link cutting growth forecasts and raising inflation expectations.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Still, Mr. Pelley didn’t drag any realities into the light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Did you know,” Glory said, “sometimes after children return from a magical land, the things from those worlds try to drag them back.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova