Film Review: ‘Bottoms’ Rises to the Top
Loser Lesbians. Teenage Lies. Untrained Fighters. What’s not to love? …
‘Pray Away’ Captures the Destructive Essence of Conversion Therapy
The Netflix documentary thrusts the veiled, often ignored pseudoscience of this illegitimate practice into the spotlight.…
The Opposite of Patriotism: Conservatives Who Hate the USWNT (But Really Megan Rapinoe)
The U.S. soccer team's loss at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics revealed some Americans' unpatriotic bias against them.…
Planning a Lesbian Wedding Reveals the Heteronormativity of the Wedding Industry
Despite society's increasing acceptance of LGBTQ+ relationships, queer couples trying to plan their marital ceremonies often face homophobia.…
‘Montero’: From ‘Old Town Road’ to Devil Lap Dances!?
In his newest hit single, Lil Nas X reignites both satanic panic and the fear of Black rock, while many are questioning why the video is just so controversial in the first place.…
Dear Straight Women: Please Stop Saying You Wish You Were Gay
These comments might not be explicitly homophobic, but they display the privilege of straight people and trivialize the negative experiences of queer women.…
‘The Deviant’s War’ Reveals the Link Between Civil Rights and Gay Rights
Eric Cervini’s historical opus describes how homophobia within American law enforcement bears a striking resemblance to racist policing practices.…
Queer Representation Has Had a Rocky History in Mass Media
Although we're finally seeing positive depictions of the LGBTQ+ community in film and television, that was definitely not always the case. …
The Jussie Smollett Saga Reveals, Once More, the Opportunism of Modern Politics
Smollett, if guilty, is stupid. But the politicians, no matter what, were self-seeking.…
In the Fight Against Homophobia, Don’t Forget About Video Games
Games like 'Dragon Age: Inquisition' and 'Monster Prom' show how games can subtly influence users' opinions.…
Kenya Takes a Step in the Right Direction by Removing Homophobic Exams
How Kenya's ban of forced anal exams on suspected gay men can influence LGBT change.…
The LGBT+ Community and Bigotry from Inside and Out
Can someone be a member of the LGBT+ community and still be homophobic? Absolutely, and it happens more often than you'd think.…
Why Homophobia Is More Common Among Asian Populations
Activist Jean Chong and other LGBTQ+ individuals voice their concern for the rampant homophobia in Asia, noting that progression is still distant. …
