Some tips on using gender-neutral terms in writing, including the use of the singular pronoun “they” and avoiding dated terms.
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Tag: LGBTQ
LGBTQ Pride Month and cartoons
For LGBTQ Pride Month, I summarize the major posts I’ve written about LGBTQ characters in comics and animation.
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A look at same-sex weddings in cartoons
I take a look at same-sex weddings depicted in comics and (less often) animation, from “Steven Universe” to Marvel Comics’ Northstar.
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PBS’ “Arthur” reveals Mr. Ratburn is gay and getting married
Long-running PBS series “Arthur” made a big step with its season 22 premiere: Mr. Ratburn was revealed to be gay, and got married to another man.
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“Steven Universe” wins the 2019 GLAAD Media Award for outstanding kids & family programming
The 2019 GLAAD Media Awards have been given out. Here’s my look at the comics and animation-related winners for this year, including “Steven Universe.”
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2019 GLAAD Media Awards comics and animation nominees announced
A look at the comics- and animation-related nominees for the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards, which highlight positive LGBTQ images in mainstream media.
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LGBTQ characters in kids’ TV animation
I take a look at LGBTQ characters in children’s animated TV series, from “Steven Universe” and “Clarence” to “The Legend of Korra.”
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LGBTQ characters in kid-friendly comics
Today’s list looks at LGBTQ characters who appear in kid-friendly comics, from Archie’s Jughead Jones to “The Backstagers.”
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10 LGBTQ people of color cartoon characters
I take a look at 10 different LGBTQ comic and animated characters who’re also people of color, ranging from Archie’s Toni Topaz to DC Comics’ Renee Montoya.
Read more Sources of free LGBTQ friendly stock photos
A look at several sources for free Creative Commons-licensed photos that are LGBTQ friendly, including Pixabay and Flickr.
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