When it comes to LGBTQ+ acceptance, representation in film, literature and other media is important. How LGBTQ+ people are depicted in arts and entertainment can impact the mental health of queer and trans youth. This is especially true for those who are in unsupportive, non-affirming environments. With the increase in visibility and acceptance of queer […]

Names are complicated things. Shakespeare made names seem arbitrary when he immortalized the words, “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”. Hundreds of years later, Bart Simpson would respond to that quote with the accurate observation, “not if you called them stenchblossoms”. In these two quotes, it can be understood that names […]

Binging television shows and movies has become something of a sport during the pandemic. With most people stuck indoors, services like Netflix and Hulu saw huge spikes in viewership. Thankfully, there has never been a better time for entertainment. No matter the genre or storytelling angle that appeals to you, you’re likely to find something […]

In recent years, we’ve seen a huge shift in the treatment of the LGBT community. It was not that long ago that major television networks were hesitant to show a same-sex couple holding hands, let alone kissing, on a prime time program. While huge advancements have been made regarding LGBT representation, such as the right […]

“Finding Dory” is just now coming out in theaters, but even before it was released it was already making waves. Rumor has it that a same-sex couple is going to be in the movie. Before you get too excited, you should know that they are only on the screen for a few brief moments. They […]