Wigs, Wisdom, and a Warning: Drag Queens Reveal Resistance Plan Against Project Garrison

In a dramatic turn at PrideFest, Rep. Mercer yields the mic to a council of queens, who unveil a bold, dazzling counterattack against President Trask’s anti-Pride initiative.

By Jax Rowe
June 29, 2025 | Dominion

The morning air at PrideFest Day 7 felt electric — not just from the summer heat, but from the anticipation rippling through the crowd. After two days of speculation, whispers, and side-eyes toward suspiciously voluminous wigs, the moment had finally arrived.

At 10:30 AM, Representative Joshua Lane Mercer took the main stage with a confident smile and a microphone. After a brief welcome, he surprised attendees by stepping aside — yielding the platform to what he called “the fiercest defense committee the Dominion has ever seen.” One by one, five drag queens, dressed in coordinated navy blue ensembles with rhinestone shoulder pads and patent leather boots, climbed the steps of the stage.

Their leader, a towering queen known as Justice Reignz, stood before the roaring crowd and dramatically removed her wig — revealing a tightly rolled scroll secured beneath.

“This,” she declared, “is Operation Mirrorball.”

The Plan Unveiled
According to Justice and her coalition, Operation Mirrorball is a grassroots counter-initiative designed to preempt the rollout of President Trask’s anti-LGBTQ+ agenda, Project Garrison. The plan includes:

• A decentralized network of legal and civil rights hubs to offer legal support to LGBTQ+ individuals in affected regions.

• Pop-up Pride visibility events in rural areas across Dominion, backed by bipartisan local leaders.

• A media blitz campaign led by queer influencers and allies from both political parties to reframe public narratives around Pride and inclusion.

• Direct coordination with schools, hospitals, and faith leaders to counter disinformation in vulnerable communities.

“We are done asking for space,” said Justice Reignz. “We’re claiming it. And we are bringing the light to every dark corner Project Garrison hopes to hide in.”

Reactions from the Crowd
The atmosphere turned from curiosity to thunderous support as each point of Operation Mirrorball was announced. “I’ve never felt more protected,” said Jordyn M., a nonbinary teen from East Dominion. “I came to Pride to feel seen — now I feel safe.”

Not everyone was entirely convinced. “I love the show of force,” said Ben O., a local community organizer. “But President Trask plays dirty. I hope this plan accounts for just how far he’s willing to go.”

Behind the Scenes Support
Rep. Mercer confirmed that while he helped ensure Operation Mirrorball’s strategy aligned with legal parameters, the queens and their network did all the heavy lifting. “This is their fight. I'm just holding the flashlight.”

Rumors swirled that the queens had been preparing this plan for weeks, long before the term “Project Garrison” was even made public.

What’s Next?
Following the morning announcement, festivalgoers joined breakout sessions around the grounds where organizers passed out zines detailing actionable steps and contact points for each component of the plan. A security team dubbed “The Velvet Guardians” — composed mostly of queer veterans — began making rounds to ensure the safety of all attendees.

As the noon hour approached, chants of “Mirrorball, Mirrorball!” echoed from the main stage to the furthest vendor tents.

By 12:00 PM, PrideFest Day 7 had transformed — from a celebration into a movement.