Olivia Moosey, DePaul University
Billy Eichner’s new gay rom-com just came out in theaters. It’s the best movie of the 21st century and a must-watch!
Billy Eichner’s new gay rom-com just came out in theaters. It’s the best movie of the 21st century and a must-watch!
Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin
The newest addition in the long-running franchise will take fans to unexplored regions while exploring same-sex romance.
The newest addition in the long-running franchise will take fans to unexplored regions while exploring same-sex romance.
Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University
Despite pushback, the Hallmark channel continues to feature LGBTQIA+ characters and storylines.
Despite pushback, the Hallmark channel continues to feature LGBTQIA+ characters and storylines.
Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin
While the show was missed, particularly for its excellent LGBTQ+ representation, fans will get the chance to catch up with their favorite characters shortly.
While the show was missed, particularly for its excellent LGBTQ+ representation, fans will get the chance to catch up with their favorite characters shortly.
Jenna Amore, Oakland University
The plot holes are big enough to fit a pack of hellhounds, but no one can deny their love for the series’s annoyingly attractive and lovable characters.
The plot holes are big enough to fit a pack of hellhounds, but no one can deny their love for the series’s annoyingly attractive and lovable characters.
Asiya Robinson, Rowan University
The revival of the iconic series has its own issues, but its strengths propel it forward from the original.
The revival of the iconic series has its own issues, but its strengths propel it forward from the original.
Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College
Some members of the LGBTQ+ community look askance at more femme expression among gay men. It’s time to embrace this aspect of the community instead.
Some members of the LGBTQ+ community look askance at more femme expression among gay men. It’s time to embrace this aspect of the community instead.
While the show seeks to fight stereotypes by taking them to the extreme, it doesn’t go nearly far enough to make a meaningful statement.
While the show seeks to fight stereotypes by taking them to the extreme, it doesn’t go nearly far enough to make a meaningful statement.
Jenna Amore, Oakland University
The creators of the beloved game series Life is Strange have created a new game with the first-ever playable transgender protagonist. While many are singing its praise, the majority of critics have not been kind in their reviews.
The creators of the beloved game series Life is Strange have created a new game with the first-ever playable transgender protagonist. While many are singing its praise, the majority of critics have not been kind in their reviews.
The action film, though a small step forward for the queer community, is yet another example of a studio trying to gain media attention without any true depth.
The action film, though a small step forward for the queer community, is yet another example of a studio trying to gain media attention without any true depth.
L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College
Programs with lesbians as side characters seem to fare okay on the platform, but series that cast them as the main character don’t seem to last as long.
Programs with lesbians as side characters seem to fare okay on the platform, but series that cast them as the main character don’t seem to last as long.
Lauren Sung, University of Georgia
An idea that’s back up for discussion because of the latest Billie Eilish video, the term refers to media alluding to queer representation, but never delivering upon it.
An idea that’s back up for discussion because of the latest Billie Eilish video, the term refers to media alluding to queer representation, but never delivering upon it.
These performers have made countless contributions to the dance community and offer representation to queer audiences everywhere.
L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College
A sapphic love story that culminates in an epic heist, this movie — which portrays a butch-femme pairing that is rare in cinema — truly has something for everyone.
A sapphic love story that culminates in an epic heist, this movie — which portrays a butch-femme pairing that is rare in cinema — truly has something for everyone.
Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh
Despite the stark violence and discrimination that exists in the television industry, Netflix champions Eric Effiong and the intersection of his ethnicity, race and sexuality in largely positive ways.
Despite the stark violence and discrimination that exists in the television industry, Netflix champions Eric Effiong and the intersection of his ethnicity, race and sexuality in largely positive ways.
Benjamin Chen, Columbia University
While the Taiwanese blockbuster focuses on themes that particularly pertain to the LGBTQ+ community, its messages are universal.
While the Taiwanese blockbuster focuses on themes that particularly pertain to the LGBTQ+ community, its messages are universal.
Emily Jewett, University of San Diego
Even without clear representation, Miss Honey offers a wonderful example to queer youth.
Even without clear representation, Miss Honey offers a wonderful example to queer youth.
Samantha Havela, University of Michigan
Lifetime’s newest Christmas film welcomes LGBTQ+ characters into the hearts of viewers this holiday season.
Lifetime’s newest Christmas film welcomes LGBTQ+ characters into the hearts of viewers this holiday season.
Emma Watts, University of Arizona
Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh
The latest book from Joshua Whitehead is a deeply moving novel about what home means to a queer Native American kid who is struggling with his identity.
The latest book from Joshua Whitehead is a deeply moving novel about what home means to a queer Native American kid who is struggling with his identity.
Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh
Season 10 of the Showtime series has hit Netflix, and it’s clear that the program remains an incisive look into marginalized identities and existence in the underclass. (Warning: Season 10 spoilers ahead)
Season 10 of the Showtime series has hit Netflix, and it’s clear that the program remains an incisive look into marginalized identities and existence in the underclass. (Warning: Season 10 spoilers ahead)
Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University
While the show has approached many serious themes throughout its six seasons, it hasn’t always addressed them properly.
While the show has approached many serious themes throughout its six seasons, it hasn’t always addressed them properly.
Audrey Martin, Boston University
Since the release of Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, some fans have been speculating about possible double meanings in songs like ‘betty.’
Since the release of Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, some fans have been speculating about possible double meanings in songs like ‘betty.’
Katherine Brand, University of Michigan
Looking for well-developed LGBTQ+ characters without the same overused tropes? Check out these films for a fulfilling viewing experience.
Looking for well-developed LGBTQ+ characters without the same overused tropes? Check out these films for a fulfilling viewing experience.
Juliana Fujii, Biola University
People who share protagonists’ identities shouldn’t only author books. Their feedback can vastly improve how books represent marginalized groups.
People who share protagonists’ identities shouldn’t only author books. Their feedback can vastly improve how books represent marginalized groups.
Impressive action sequences, a well-executed concept and massive strides in representation make the action comic book film worth watching.
Impressive action sequences, a well-executed concept and massive strides in representation make the action comic book film worth watching.
Audrey Martin, Boston University
There are now more LGBTQ+ focused biopics, movies, TV shows and other forms of media, but it’s not LGBTQ+ actors who are telling these stories.
There are now more LGBTQ+ focused biopics, movies, TV shows and other forms of media, but it’s not LGBTQ+ actors who are telling these stories.
Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh
In her memoir, Carmen Maria Machado documents her experiences in an abusive queer relationship, telling a story that often goes untold.
In her memoir, Carmen Maria Machado documents her experiences in an abusive queer relationship, telling a story that often goes untold.
Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University
America’s LGBTQ+ community should be recognized on the National Mall, alongside other minorities within the country.
America’s LGBTQ+ community should be recognized on the National Mall, alongside other minorities within the country.
Emma Smith, Wesleyan University
The depiction of queer people on the show’s fifth season is reigniting questions about how LGBTQ+ characters are portrayed in the media.
The depiction of queer people on the show’s fifth season is reigniting questions about how LGBTQ+ characters are portrayed in the media.
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.
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.
Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh
The new docuseries for Apple TV+ emphasizes the importance of the LGBTQ community and its appearance on television.
The new docuseries for Apple TV+ emphasizes the importance of the LGBTQ community and its appearance on television.
McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University
As June begins and protests over racial injustice continue, it’s important to make space for queer black literature.
As June begins and protests over racial injustice continue, it’s important to make space for queer black literature.
Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara
You might think the Netflix original just provides a twist on the love triangle trope, but you don’t know the half of it.
You might think the Netflix original just provides a twist on the love triangle trope, but you don’t know the half of it.
Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University
With kings, queens and many other types of performers, this world has so much more to offer than the VH1 show would have you think.
With kings, queens and many other types of performers, this world has so much more to offer than the VH1 show would have you think.
Nanda Illahi, Okayama University
The LGBTQ+ show is bringing a new and necessary viewpoint to Japan’s Yaoi and Yuri-saturated pop culture.
The LGBTQ+ show is bringing a new and necessary viewpoint to Japan’s Yaoi and Yuri-saturated pop culture.
Matthew Robison, University of South Florida
This small publishing duo is making waves with their thoughtful reissues of out of print novels.
This small publishing duo is making waves with their thoughtful reissues of out of print novels.
The makeover show lands for the first time in Japan, bringing along the challenges and excitement of being in a different country.
The makeover show lands for the first time in Japan, bringing along the challenges and excitement of being in a different country.
Nathan Coles, Oakland University
Finally, kids cartoons are starting to feature well-written LGBTQ+ characters.
Finally, kids cartoons are starting to feature well-written LGBTQ+ characters.
Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin
It’s the beginning of the end of misrepresentation in the television industry.
It’s the beginning of the end of misrepresentation in the television industry.
Rebecca Crosby, American University
Disney executives have apparently been collectively living under a rock.
Disney executives have apparently been collectively living under a rock.
Erika Skorstad, Champlain College
And lucky for you, ‘Life is Strange 2’ comes out next month.
And lucky for you, ‘Life is Strange 2’ comes out next month.
Jamie Lovley, University of Maine
Plus, it might be Nick Offerman’s best role since ‘Parks and Rec.’
Plus, it might be Nick Offerman’s best role since ‘Parks and Rec.’
Grace John, Rutgers University
Sharpe Suiting provides the formal clothing you want, not the formal clothing society expects you to wear.
Sharpe Suiting provides the formal clothing you want, not the formal clothing society expects you to wear.
Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University
How ‘Pose’ is bringing ball culture back to the forefront.
How ‘Pose’ is bringing ball culture back to the forefront.
Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University
Thanks to LGBTQ+ musicians like Hayley Kiyoko, is the world moving towards a Golden Age of queer women in mainstream pop music?
Thanks to LGBTQ+ musicians like Hayley Kiyoko, is the world moving towards a Golden Age of queer women in mainstream pop music?
Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University
The new feature film ‘Love, Simon’ has mainstreamed the gay experience in hopes to inspire more LGBTQ+ representation in films in the future.
The new feature film ‘Love, Simon’ has mainstreamed the gay experience in hopes to inspire more LGBTQ+ representation in films in the future.
‘Love, Simon’ is the 21st century romcom the LGBTQ community needed and deserved.
‘Love, Simon’ is the 21st century romcom the LGBTQ community needed and deserved.