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Watch Moms for Liberty’s co-founders look like fools trying to explain their failed book ban movement

In a revealing interview, the conservative group’s tactics and recent school board election losses highlight the ongoing debate over educational content and LGBTQ+ rights.

Megyn Kelly is shocked to learn that a musical from 2019 has LGBTQ+ characters

The conservative pundit is continuing to demonstrate her lack of cultural awareness.

'Supergirl' Adds Transgender Character to Cast

The CW show is currently looking for an actress to portray "Nia Nal," and all ethnicities are being considered.

Sims' Trans Characters Have Christian Zealots Seeing End of Days

The video game represents "modern-day manifestations of Ahab and Jezebel."

ABC's 'All My Children' to introduce transgender character

In a story unusual even for a soap opera and believed to be a television first, ABC's All My Children this week will introduce a transgender character who is beginning to make the transition from a man to a woman.

Beloved Georgia librarian fired after child chooses book with transgender character for library display

“I wasn’t going to tell the kid no,” LaVonnia Moore said. “I was just happy the kid was reading, happy they were engaging in their library.”

Harry Potter May Have 1st Transgender Character in Hogwarts Legacy Game

The revelation of a trans character is particularly noteworthy because of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's transphobia.

Laverne Cox Cast in CBS Pilot 'Doubt'

The transgender actress will play a trans character in the legal drama.

Pixar Casting for Teen Trans Role in Upcoming Film

It's not clear what the project is, but the character is a transgender 14-year-old.

Report: LGBT Characters in Film Fall to Record Low

According to GLAAD, there were no transgender characters in 2017 movies from major studios.

Wachowskis' New Sci-Fi Series, 'Sense8,' Will Include LGBT Characters

The 10-episode series will stream on Netflix and include both gay and transgender characters.

Op-ed: Two and a Half Men's Respectful Job With Trans Character

The CBS comedy managed to introduce a transgender character without making her the butt of transphobic jokes.

Op-ed: Jared Leto and the T Word

Why can't the media figure out how to properly talk about transgender people -- and characters?

OP ED How the TV Show CSI is Screwing Us Again

CSI continues its long-time practice of defamatory transgender characters.

No Antitrans Bias Intended in 'Lost Girl,' Say Producers

They say an apparently female character who is attacked when revealed to be male represents a mythological shapeshifter, not a transgender person.

Exclusive Clip: Alexandra Billings in Key Role on 'The Conners'

Billings portrays a transgender character who's expected to be influential in the lives of the Conner family and figures prominently in tonight's episode.

WATCH: Trans Woman? No, But Karla Mosley Plays One on TV

Janet Mock sits down with Karla Mosley, whose character on The Bold and the Beautiful was just revealed to be transgender.

Trans Game Designer Is Bringing Diversity to Digital Realm

An independent studio hopes to bring the world of video games its first fully developed female transgender character in Bloom: Memories.

Creating a Trans TV Show? Here Are 4 Rules to Follow

Transparent creator Jill Soloway gives advice to Hollywood on creating projects that humanize rather than sensationalize transgender characters.

The Trans Characters That Changed TV and Film

During this Transgender Awareness Week, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation looks back at some of the characters who have helped push the boundaries of acceptance in film and television.