Dems are stuck in a 2022 mentality — and stupidly prioritizing drag queen ideology over basics New Yorkers need
The article criticizes Democratic politicians for prioritizing funding for drag queen story hours over essential services for New Yorkers. It highlights the support from Rep. Dan Goldman and Brad Lander for such programs, suggesting they are out of touch with current needs. The author argues that children should focus on basic education rather than gender diversity celebrations.
- ▪Rep. Dan Goldman and Brad Lander support federal funding for drag queen story hours.
- ▪The article claims that the focus on drag queen programming is a throwback to outdated ideologies.
- ▪Taxpayers have contributed $700,000 to support drag story hour programs over the past decade.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/opinion/dems-prioritize-drag-queen-ideology-over-basics-for-new-yorkers/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 18:31:06 -0400 |
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Kirsten Fleming Opinion Dems are stuck in a 2022 mentality — and stupidly prioritizing drag queen ideology over basics New Yorkers need By Kirsten Fleming Published May 26, 2026, 6:31 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google These Democrat clowns will be another drag on our bottom line. Both Rep Dan Goldman and his Congressional primary opponent Brad Lander proudly back the idea of dishing out federal funds for drag-queen story hour. And that, my friends, is a virtue signal that hopped into the DeLorean and time-traveled from 2022.
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