By 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!

By 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.

By Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

Despite pushback, the Hallmark channel continues to feature LGBTQIA+ characters and storylines.

By 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.

By 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.

By Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The revival of the iconic series has its own issues, but its strengths propel it forward from the original.

By 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.

By Ian Linn, Oberlin College

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.

By 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.

By Ian Linn, Oberlin College

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.

By 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.

By 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. 

By Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

These performers have made countless contributions to the dance community and offer representation to queer audiences everywhere.

By 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.

By 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.

By Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

While the Taiwanese blockbuster focuses on themes that particularly pertain to the LGBTQ+ community, its messages are universal.

By Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Even without clear representation, Miss Honey offers a wonderful example to queer youth.

By Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Lifetime’s newest Christmas film welcomes LGBTQ+ characters into the hearts of viewers this holiday season.

By Emma Watts, University of Arizona

By 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.

By 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)

By Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

While the show has approached many serious themes throughout its six seasons, it hasn’t always addressed them properly.

By 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.’

By 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.

By Juliana Fujii, Biola University

People who share protagonists’ identities shouldn’t only author books. Their feedback can vastly improve how books represent marginalized groups.

By Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Impressive action sequences, a well-executed concept and massive strides in representation make the action comic book film worth watching.

By 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.

By 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.

By Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

America’s LGBTQ+ community should be recognized on the National Mall, alongside other minorities within the country.

By 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.

By 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.

By Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

The new docuseries for Apple TV+ emphasizes the importance of the LGBTQ community and its appearance on television.

By McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

As June begins and protests over racial injustice continue, it’s important to make space for queer black literature.

By 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.

By 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.

By Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The LGBTQ+ show is bringing a new and necessary viewpoint to Japan’s Yaoi and Yuri-saturated pop culture.

By Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

This small publishing duo is making waves with their thoughtful reissues of out of print novels.

By Chris Meng, Pomona College

The makeover show lands for the first time in Japan, bringing along the challenges and excitement of being in a different country.

By Nathan Coles, Oakland University

Finally, kids cartoons are starting to feature well-written LGBTQ+ characters.

By Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

It’s the beginning of the end of misrepresentation in the television industry.

By Grace John, Rutgers University

The k-pop times they are a changin’.

By Rebecca Crosby, American University

Disney executives have apparently been collectively living under a rock.

By Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

And lucky for you, ‘Life is Strange 2’ comes out next month.

By Kate Maxwell, NC State University

More of this please.

By Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Plus, it might be Nick Offerman’s best role since ‘Parks and Rec.’

By Grace John, Rutgers University

Sharpe Suiting provides the formal clothing you want, not the formal clothing society expects you to wear.

By Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

How ‘Pose’ is bringing ball culture back to the forefront.

By 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?

By 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.

By Vanessa Le, Chabot College

‘Love, Simon’ is the 21st century romcom the LGBTQ community needed and deserved.