Salem, OR. — The Oregon House hosted a performance to celebrate black drag queens on 6/18/2025. The performance was conducted in honor of a resolution put forward by Oregon House Democrats to honor “the history of Black drag in Oregon.” HR3’s chief sponsors were Rep. Travis Nelson (D) – Portland, and Rep. Shannon Isadore (D) – Portland. The resolution lists performers from the black drag community from 1969 thru 2025. House Republicans commented on the performance on X including Rep. Dwayne Yunker (R) – Grants Pass. In his post Rep. Yunker states “I’m not sure the Founding Fathers envisioned taxpayer-funded legislative chambers being turned into platforms for political theater.” No statements or posts had been published by Oregon Democrats at the time this article was posted.
This was the Oregon House floor this morning used to celebrate Black Drag Queens.
— Rep. Dwayne Yunker HD3 (@RepYunker) June 18, 2025
I’m not sure the Founding Fathers envisioned taxpayer-funded legislative chambers being turned into platforms for political theater. The House floor is meant for serious debate, lawmaking, and… pic.twitter.com/FrwjaRqPw0
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