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Wait, is Kit Connor about to become our new favorite gay Marvel superhero?

The actor is rumored to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, if true it would mean an EPIC Heartstopper reunion and we need this to happen for real!

How can we stop queerbaiting?

Are we even able to determine what is and isn't queerbaiting anymore?

A Farewell to 'My Hero Academia' a shining example of LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream media

While representation in manga and anime are getting better, saying goodbye to this series hits a little different.

'Birds of Prey' Might Get a Gay Villain—But Is That a Good Thing?

Is a bad guy the kind of representation the LGBTQ+ community needs in mainstream media?

What Sucks About 'Finding Dory's' Lesbian Couple

Will we *ever* be represented in mainstream media?

 

Are You a Slut? Mother Jones has a Flowchart to Help You Determine

Its only March, but this year has already seen the largest spike in mainstream media’s use of the word “slut” ever, most likely because mainstream media seems to have forgotten all world problems that are much bigger than how sexually active – or not – a woman may be.

'Élite' Season 2 Perfectly Explores the Gay Dating Scene's Femmephobia

The new season of Netlix's hit teen drama touched on something that still doesn't get explored enough in mainstream media: femmephobia.

The OG ‘Queer Eye’ cast rang in the show's 20th Anniversary with VP Kamala Harris

The show brought queer men into American living rooms at a time when being out was not easy and has moved forward LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream media.

Web Series Star Cathy DeBuono Seeks 'FAIR is FAIR' Media Coverage of LGBT Issues

SheWired spoke with web series star Cathy DeBuono (We Have to Stop Now is currently in its second season) about how important it is to be FAIR and balanced in mainstream media when dealing with a civil rights movement like the one the LGBT community is currently undertaking. One very observant and pro-active journalist spotted DeBuono’s plea to the mainstream media and decided to take it upon herself to do something about it. Nanci Francis opened up her laptop, wrote an article on The Examiner and initiated a pledge called FAIR IS FAIR.

'The Real L Word's' Tracy Ryerson Becomes Tabloid Bikini Cheesecake

Real L Word-er Tracy Ryerson has crossed into mainstream tabloid media, now that Harvey Levin’s gossip site TMZ has found her worthy of objectifying with bikini pics of Tracy on the beach in Santa Monica.

GLAAD Awards Kick Off in New York - the Winners!

Last Saturday night in New York, Broadway was, well, even gayer than usual when the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards came to Time Square. The red carpet was filled with celebrities from the LGBT community and their allies. Glee stars Naya Rivera and Cory Monteith MC’d the event that recognized and honored mainstream media for their "fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives."

That's Gay: The Prime-Time Lesbian Kiss

Just how clueless is mainstream media in dealing with gay and lesbian issues and stereotypes? This clip makes it clear that even shows that boasting Jennifer Aniston, Sara Ramirez, Mischa Barton, Sarah Jessica Parker and Winona Ryder lip-locking another lady definitely need to be taught a lesson or two. 

10 Moments of Trans Joy to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility

These transgender celebrities gave us absolute joy in these moments!

All Lesbians Secretly Desire Men!! - A 'The Kids Are All Right' Op-Ed

We Have to Stop Now executive producer and unabashed out lesbian Jill Bennett weighs in on The Kids are all Right: This, sadly, seems to be the message that every mainstream story involving lesbians seems to be sending.  Granted, I haven't seen The Kids Are All Right yet, but when I read that Julianne Moore's character sleeps with the sperm donor of her kids I just had to sigh... From all accounts, it's good...really good, Oscar buzz good.  And according to IndieWire, has had the the best specialty debut of 2010 in the box office.  I will see it, and perhaps I'll love it -- I probably will in fact.  I can still like the movie but be disappointed that it went down that particular road, as almost all of them seem to do.

4 Questions We Have for Hollywood About Queer Representation

Are accurate LGBT portrayals too much to ask for?!?

15 Trans Musicians You Should Listen To

These trans singers are breaking ground in the music industry.

10 Best LGBTQ+ Characters From 'Orange Is The New Black'

Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Orange Is the New Black on Netflix!

Yes, Halsey Is Bi and No, You Can't Tell Her What That Looks Like

NEWS FLASH: (Sexuality ≠ Gender Expression)

Is the Term 'Bisexual' Transphobic? A Fact Check

Does identifying as bi make you anti-trans? It's a growing debate in the LGBT community but the answer is more complicated than this writer first anticipated.