Watch: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Gets Political Over Anti-Drag, Anti-Trans Legislation

"Every time a drag queen bats her false eyelashes, she's making a political statement," said RuPaul on the Season 15 reunion episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" last Friday. "And it's never been more true than right now." Gottmik pointed out late last month. "In Tennessee," EDGE wrote, "Gov. Bill Lee signed into law a bill that bans gender-affirming health care for minors, which goes into effect July 1. Lee also signed a bill limiting drag show performances in Tennessee, with at least 11 state legislatures are threatening similar laws."

On the reunion episode, the conversation turned serious as RuPaul and the 15 queens from Season 15 addressed the onslaught of anti-drag and anti-trans legislation in Red States this year.

RuPaul first spoke to Aura Mayari, who lives in Nashville, Tennessee, about performing with Maren Morris in a recent benefit. Tennessee has received much attention for having passed an anti-drag bill that restricts performances.

"Yeah, I had an amazing opportunity at a benefit concert in Nashville called Love rising which helped fund organizations that helped pay for our rights as LGBTQ people and I'm very thankful for what she has done for our community. She's using her platform to voice out her opinion and I really appreciate that about her."

Aura went on to discuss the climate in Nashville these days "It's scary. I feel like I don't feel safe just driving to work in drag. I'm worried about my safety at my own bar. It's really disheartening and sad to see the progress that we have made as a community just being pulled back so easily."

Contestant Robin Fierce described hosting an event at Yale Law School.

"I was the first drag queen to speak at Yale Law. It was a very important protest for them, because a lot of the lawmakers that are having laws put against us in the queer community have studied and graduated from Yale Law. So I stopped by and did a drag queen story hour where I'm reading children's book to grown as adults, but it was fully in protest to all of these heinous, hateful laws coming into place."

RuPaul addressed the group about what it is like touring the country right now. "I was actually was booked in Nashville and I can honestly say I was like super nervous and scared because we know when certain things like bills get passed, it causes uproar. People have very strong opinions and strong views. And I didn't know if they will come to the club when what we do is out of love," said Malaysia Babydoll Foxx:

Princess Poppy added: "But I think it's also important to mention that a lot of these bills are secretly or not so secretly meant to target trans men and women who aren't drag performers who just want to live their lives. We are not the only ones with these bills are targeted."

For Sasha Colby, it was personal. "Well, as a trans drag queen. I feel like the legislation right now is particularly zoned in on people like me and I feel nervous traveling. Like what if when I go into the airport bathroom, and someone recognizes me that is not a fan and wants to call the police because I'm in their bathroom. It's really the other side showing their cards and knowing that we have displayed so much power and unity in the past few years, that they need to just throw anything at the wall and see what sticks.

Robin Fierce responded with a reason for the backlash. "Because we are now more out and proud. Those small minorities are very loud. So it's just so important for all of us, no matter where we are, to speak up and protest in whatever little way it's possible."

To which SASHA COLBY agreed. "And it means we're doing something right if they're getting nervous. We are shining so bright that they are so nervous that they want to take away everything."

It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if you're gay drag trans, all of it's the same for them," added Mistress Isabelle Brooks.

"You are absolutely right," agreed RuPaul, bringing closure to the discussion. "People who have been used to having an advantage in our culture. These people are in full fear and so they're lashing out at us because we are having a good old time, living our lives and they can't stand it. But let me tell you nothing is more powerful than a registered vote. Please remember that."