If your city has a diverse and growing economy, then chances are your city doesn’t just value inclusion — it’s passing what I call “The Drag Queen Test.”ADVERTISEMENTThe Drag Queen Test is my shorthand for evaluating a city’s economic vitality. Do local queens make it to “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” the televised pinnacle of the drag queen industry? Photo courtesy Aaron Jay Young / @aaronjayyoungAside from being extravagant performers, drag queens are economic actors helping to create and sustain jobs. This welcoming culture translates into economic growth for the very basic reason that more workers and more consumers lead to greater activity and growth. ADVERTISEMENTThe Drag Queen Test isn’t merely pop urban theory.

Source: Huffington Post March 09, 2025 13:10 UTC