Kit Williamson: Stripped down and spicy in 'Unconventional'
The EastSiders star is exploring more messy queer topics alongside Willam Belli and Kathy Griffin.
February 8, 2025
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'Rustin' co-writer was told film could 'never get made' so he made it anyway
Breece delivered an inspiring speech on the power of visibility at the Los Angeles Equality Awards.
October 8, 2024
'Mythic Quest' Returns — And With a Sweet Lesbian Love Story
The Apple TV series premieres its second season and continues its positive queer representation.
May 6, 2021
Olivia Hill Sworn in to Nashville Metro Council and Becomes First Out Trans Official in Tennessee
Hill emphasizes that being trans is just a part of who she is, but she aims to offer positive representation.
October 3, 2023
Kenya Banned This Gay Documentary — It Will Now Stream Across Africa
The documentary, which follows a man over five years, was banned due to its positive representation of LGBTQ+ lives and same-sex marriage.
October 5, 2021
Ramin Setoodeh is Creating Space for LGBTQ+ People in Media
The co-editor in chief of Variety says there’s "never been so many positive examples of queer representation in popular culture."
November 3, 2023
Out Hollywood Producer Neal Baer Is Just Getting Started (Video)
The veteran writer and producer reflects on coming out in his 50s, the need for more HIV-positive representation on television, and his renewed focus on developing meaningful LGBT storylines.
May 17, 2016
Relax -- It's Just TV
This summer brings a slate of new reality shows featuring gay participants, but forget about positive representations. As Choire Sicha finds out, it's all about the crazies, and in the end, that's the real progress.
June 4, 2008
How Visibility Can Change What It Means to Be a Man
Media representation of men who aren't exactly Chris Pratt or Chris Pine could lead to change that transcends entertainment.
June 21, 2018
Amazon Studios 'Voices: Pride' Celebrates Queer Film and TV
The one-day virtual event will feature discussions about Everybody's Talking About Jamie, My Name Is Pauli Murray, and more.
June 17, 2021
Heartstopper's Yasmin Finney Dreams of Being First Trans Bond Girl
Finney is already set to join the Doctor Who franchise when the next season premieres next year.
August 2, 2022
LGBTQ+ Topics Rarely Discussed in Schools, New Study Finds
The conservative claim that LGBTQ+ topics are being taught in school is not only false, but the reality is damaging the kids that they claim to want to protect.
October 18, 2022
LGBTQ+ Representation in Movies Decreases, Report Finds
While the number of films with LGBTQ+ characters has increased year over year, the proportion of that representation and other data points have decreased slightly.
December 15, 2022
The Last Days of Transface
Even during these dark political days, positive change is happening, writes trans director Pooya Mohseni.
July 26, 2018
‘Paw Patrol’ Spinoff Gets Nonbinary Character and the Right Freaks Out
The introduction of a nonbinary character was applauded by many, but it's also genereated fierce criticism from conservative groups.
September 21, 2023
Is David Duchovny's Twin Peaks Role Good for Trans Representation?
The return of "Denise" in the cult classic's Showtime revival has generated mixed feelings among fans.
May 26, 2017
Study: Seeing LGBTQ+ People in Ads, Media Makes Viewers More Accepting
A new survey from GLAAD and Procter & Gamble underscores the importance of visibility.
May 27, 2020
Michigan's First Out Federal Judge Confirmed
With her unanimous Senate confirmation yesterday, Judith Levy just became the first openly lesbian federal judge in Michigan.
March 13, 2014
Fire Island Cast Responds to Critics: 'We're Not Harming Anyone'
Members of the Logo reality show's cast and a few vets from MTV's Jersey Shore clapped back against those who say they are exploiting stereotypes.
April 21, 2017
Queer coded or coded as queer? The power and problem of visibility in media
LGBTQIA+ characters in literature, TV, and movies have a complex history - from subtle hints to blatant stereotypes. Can we reclaim our identity and rewrite the narrative?
September 23, 2024
A Lesbian Love Letter to 'Adventure Time'
Becca Down shares why Adventure Time's queer catharsis meant the world to her.
January 24, 2019