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An illustration of Lil Was X in the music video for his new song Montero. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

‘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.…

April 9, 2021

Characters from Love, Victor standing in a crowd

‘Love, Victor’ Is a Triumph of Queer Representation

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Hulu's 'Love, Simon' spin-off, with its complex story about sexuality and understanding oneself, is just what the teenage high school television canon needs.…

July 3, 2020

‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ Is a Tear-Jerker with a Riveting Message

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

Remember when television made you feel good about yourself?…

June 20, 2018

Holland Is the First Openly Gay Soloist of South Korea

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

By coming out to the public as a gay artist, Holland head-butts the restrictive social conventions of Korea regarding homosexuality to send a message of hope and acceptance.…

February 20, 2018

Same-Sex Marriage Disappears Somewhere Over Bermuda

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

The British territory has become the first jurisdiction to abolish same-sex marriage, after the unions were legalized less than a year ago.…

February 10, 2018

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