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Ripe For Some Queering: LGBTQ Plots For the Classics

Adapting the stories of classic literature to include LGBT characters and themes.

Queer Invisibility: Representation Trumps Spoilers

Panelteer Jon Erik discusses queer invisibility in comics, and that representation should trump spoilers.

Let’s Stop Saying “Just Happens to be Gay”

"Just happens to be gay" is outdated, dismissive, and it's just not working. Let's find new ways to talk about diverse characters in books.

#LoveWins: A Rainbow Bookstack Round-Up

On Friday, June 26, love became the law when the Supreme Court handed down a decision in favor of nation-wide ...

LGBTQ Rights and the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Panelteer Jon Erik discusses LGBTQ characters (or, rather, the lack thereof) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

I Expected Batman and Robin, Not Pornography

There's something ridiculous about a college student demanding censorship of a story in which people die in the name of free speech.

Batgirl: Transgender Representation and the Power of Words

Panelteer Marcy highlights the changes that were made between Batgirl #37 and the trade, and why they're important.

FlameCon Was Hot Stuff—in More Ways than One

Panelteer Jon Erik attended FlameCon and was happy with the experience.

3 (Ok, 7) on a YA Theme: Bisexuality in YA

If you're looking for YA fiction books with bisexuality or bisexual characters, here are 7 great reads.

Kids Need Queer Books: On the Challenging of LGBTQ Books in Schools

A North Carolina teacher came under fire for reading a book featuring a gay couple to his class. Here's why we need books, and teachers, like that.