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80% of all trans characters in 2022’s top movies were in this one film
The stat is a dismaying indication of Hollywood’s failure at trans representation.
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There are more books about gays & lesbians. But what about bi people & pansexuals?
Books with bisexual and pansexual characters are out there but are often less explicitly marketed as queer than their gay and lesbian counterparts.
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What is straightwashing? Here are some prominent examples in the media
Despite the great strides Hollywood has made in increasing representation for LGBTQ people on the screen, straightwashing remains a major problem. Click through to learn more about straightwashing.
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Two out LGBTQ representatives are nominated for the Emily’s List Rising Star Award
Reps. Cecelia González and Vernetta Alston were nominated “because of their inspiring commitment to advocating for those too often silenced by those in power.”
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Disney still won’t condemn “Don’t Say Gay” bill & tells staff to go to therapy if it bothers them
An email from the president of Disney’s streaming division also suggested employees make a donation to an LGBTQ group as a way to ease the pain that their company is donating to the GOP politicians behind the bill.
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A pair of Bratz dolls is changing the toy industry for the better & making kids feel more included
LGBTQ representation in toys can prevent years of shame.
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Janet Mock got brutally honest about “Pose” right before the final season premiere
“F–k Hollywood… I want to get paid more,” she said in remarks made prior to the screening. “Does this make you uncomfortable? It should. This is speaking truth.”
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Last weekend’s Saturday Night Live was the queerest in forever
From Kid Cudi’s dress to Bowen Yang’s iceberg, Saturday night was unabashedly queer.
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Pride celebrations were held together on the North & South Poles for the first time
Polar Pride was held in both polar regions this year. It was a hit.
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Adrian Tam is on his way to becoming the only out LGBTQ elected official in Hawaii
Tam will face off against Republican Nicholas Ochs for a seat in the state House of Representatives. He’s expected to win.
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Hallmark Channel is in “active negotiations” over a possible LGBTQ holiday film
Hallmark releases dozens of holiday films each year. What if one was about a lesbian falling in love with her high school sweetheart?
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A conservative told Disney’s CEO LGBTQ characters are ruining his business. He wasn’t having it.
She said LGBTQ characters are hurting Disney’s profits. He said it might have more to do with coronavirus.
