Drag Queen Makes Inspirational Call to Fight Homophobia

Self-described “drag queen” and LGBT rights activist Rory O’Neill, aka Panti Bliss, made a surprise appearance at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre to talk about his experience with homophobia. His post-show oration follows controversy over Irish broadcaster RTE’s payout to the Iona Institute, a Catholic organization, which O’Neill described as homophobic on air. Iona alleged defamation, prompting RTE to pay over €80,000, although no legal action was taken. Credit: Rory O’Neill