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A look at same-sex weddings in cartoons

May 28, 2019 3 min read A Couple of Guys Archie Arthur DC Comics Dykes to Watch Out For LGBTQ Marvel Media Missives same sex marriage Steven Universe

A lot’s changed since I wrote a 2013 post about same-sex marriage depictions in cartoons. For starters, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in 2015 that legalized marriage nationwide.

"Steven Universe," "Frontline" episode about Facebook win 2019 Peabody Awards

April 18, 2019 1 min read award Cartoon Network Facebook Frontline Media Missives PBS Peabody Awards Sesame Street Steven Universe

On the heels of its GLAAD Media Award win earlier this month, “Steven Universe” has racked up another award, this time a Peabody. Meanwhile, “Sesame Street” won an institutional

"Steven Universe" wins the 2019 GLAAD Media Award for outstanding kids & family programming

March 28, 2019 2 min read award GLAAD LGBTQ Lumberjanes Media Missives Snagglepuss Steven Universe

The first half of the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards, honoring depictions of LGBTQ people in mainstream media, took place last night. Here’s the nominees and winners (here and here) in each

LGBTQ characters in kids' TV animation

October 04, 2018 3 min read Adventure Time Arthur Clarence Danger & Eggs Doc McStuffins Gravity Falls LGBTQ Media Missives She-Ra Steven Universe The Bravest Knight The Legend of Korra The Loud House

LGBTQ characters have appeared in adult-oriented Western TV cartoons for some years now, largely dating back to the 90s and characters like Smithers in “The Simpsons.” However, the 2010s saw a

5 South Asian characters in cartoons

April 13, 2018 2 min read Media Missives animation Archie Asian Americans comics trivia Kamala Khan Marvel Ms. Marvel Pixar Sanjay and Craig South Asians Steven Universe

A look at five characters of South Asian descent in comics and animation.

"The Woods" is the 2017 GLAAD Media Awards winner for Outstanding Comic Book

April 03, 2017 1 min read animation Boom Studios comic news GLAAD LGBTQ Media Missives Steven Universe The Loud House The Woods

The Los Angeles portion of this year’s GLAAD Media Awards were awarded on April 1. James Tynion IV’s “The Woods” by Boom! Studios is this year’

28th annual GLAAD Media Awards comics and animation nominees announced

February 02, 2017 1 min read animation comic news GLAAD LGBTQ Media Missives Steven Universe The Loud House

The 28th annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees have been announced. The awards, given annually by the LGBT media watchdog group, honors examples of LGBT representation in mainstream media. Below are the comics and

Anthony's miscellaneous comics picks for February 2017

November 29, 2016 1 min read Archie Boom Studios IDW independent comics Jughead Lumberjanes Media Missives Steven Universe Superman upcoming comics

Here’s a look at what’s coming out from non-Marvel/DC comic companies for February 2017. Archie A full list of solicitations is available here. Jughead, vol. 2 TPB, on

Anthony's miscellaneous comics picks for February 2016

November 24, 2015 1 min read Archie Back to the Future Boom Studios FoxTrot IDW independent comics Media Missives Sabrina the Teenage Witch Steven Universe upcoming comics

Here’s a look at what’s coming out from non-Big Two (DC/Marvel) comic companies in February 2016. Archie A full list of solicitations is available here. Archie: Vol. 1

Minorities in cartoons: "Steven Universe"

June 03, 2015 3 min read animation lesbian LGBTQ Media Missives minorities in cartoons People of color Steven Universe

This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Steven Universe,” a Cartoon Network animated series. Rebecca Sugar is the series’ creator. The series debuted in 2013. Background The show&