A writer claimed he wasn't hired for being a straight, white man. One studio's response was brutal
Shocking: the straight, white man is not automatically the best person for a job.
May 24, 2024
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Blackpill Bill Video Game Depicts Holy War on LGBTQ Folks, 'Diversity'
A straight white man wreaks violence against marginalized people in a disturbing new game.
October 7, 2019
'Avengers: Endgame' Is the Straight White Male Superhero's Swan Song
The blockbuster marks the end of an era -- and the beginning of a more diverse one.
April 29, 2019
Stonewall Statues Vandalized to Protest 'Whitewashing'
Two activists say they 'rectified' the Christopher Street Gay Liberation monument by painting the statues brown and adding wigs.
August 19, 2015
In Praise of 'Bootycandy'
A wholly original take on the black gay experience is packing crowds from Boston to Cleveland.
April 4, 2016
Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody Are No Wins for LGBTQ Representation
Many on social media criticized the Golden Globes Best Picture winners -- both about queer musicians -- as problematic.
January 7, 2019
Stan Lee's Death Brings Tributes, Critiques From LGBTQ Twitter
Many LGBTQ fans said they could relate to Lee's Marvel Comics characters, while there were also accusations of bigotry -- and rebuttals.
November 12, 2018
Why a Straight White Man Made a Comedy About Homophobia
The Elijah's Ashes filmmaker recounts a disturbing event that sparked a calling to be an ally.
October 13, 2017
'Don't You Dare Talk to Me Like That': Maxine Waters to Republican
The congresswoman was told by a straight white man that she didn't understand discrimination. It did not go over well.
May 10, 2018
Aggrieved White Director Terry Gilliam: I'm Now a Black Lesbian
"My name is Loretta and I'm a BLT, a black lesbian in transition" because white men "get blamed for everything," said the Brazil filmmaker.
July 5, 2018
Coming Out Scene in Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' Won’t Use Word 'Gay'
Is this just Finding Dory all over again?
December 27, 2018
Exploring Masculinity's Fragility Through Dance
The latest production from award-winning trans choreographer Sean Dorsey, premiering Thursday in San Francisco, centers trans, queer, and non-binary perspectives on male life.
April 18, 2018
Daily Beast's Grindr-Baiting Is the Worst Invasion of Privacy
A straight man's foray into gay hookup apps at the Olympic Village is a violation of journalistic integrity and a risk for closeted athletes.
August 11, 2016
Amazon's 'Jack Ryan' Uses Transphobic Slur, Accused of Misogyny
John Krasinski's new streaming show mocks trans people and poorly represents women.
September 4, 2018
Op-ed: Not a Straight White Man? Good Luck in Hollywood
Chris Rock keenly addressed many of the racial hangups the entertainment history has held on to for years. Comedian and actor Jason Stuart says the same issues apply to LGBT roles and actors.
January 8, 2015
How Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser Keep Radiolab Current
A queer white woman and a straight man of color mix science, history, mystery, and more as hosts of the audio series.
April 18, 2022
Billy Porter Has Something to Say About That Harry Styles Vogue Cover
"I. Personally. Changed. The. Whole. Game. And that is not ego, that is just fact."
October 18, 2021
Twitter Is Tired of Hollywood's Gayface
The outraged reactions to the casting of a straight actor, Jack Whitehall, in Disney's first clearly gay role mark a turning point in what's tolerated.
August 13, 2018
Why Spider-Man Is the Most Inclusive Superhero Ever
Let's hear it for the thoroughly-modern webslinger, writes Jessie Earl.
January 25, 2019
