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Favorite transgender characters in comics

June 1, 2020December 10, 2021 Anthony

A list of my favorite transgender characters in comics, from Aunt Roz in “AJ & Magnus” to Jo in “Lumberjanes.”

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Favorite articles roundup for the week of August 9, 2019

August 9, 2019December 10, 2021 Anthony

Here’s some interesting articles from the past week, and my thoughts about them. Media iHeartMedia loves podcasts? Art by Gary Barker, Lisa Moore, and Dan

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Gender-neutral language in writing (and blogging)

June 7, 2019December 10, 2021 Anthony

Part of being an attentive blogger is paying attention to appropriate use of language, and avoiding dated terminology. While the English language is always changing,

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Minorities in cartoons: Koi Boi

September 8, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Koi Boi, a Marvel Comics superhero. Koi Boi (real name: Ken Shiga) first appeared in “The Unbeatable Squirrel

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Minorities in cartoons: “Questionable Content”

June 23, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

An updated take on this post is available here. This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Questionable Content,” a webcomic by Jeph Jacques. The strip

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Caitlyn Jenner sets Twitter record

June 1, 2015December 10, 2021 Anthony

Caitlyn Jenner has joined Twitter, coinciding with her appearing on the latest issue of “Vanity Fair.” Jenner is a transgender woman whose main claims to

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Minorities in cartoons: “Lumberjanes”

February 26, 2015December 10, 2021 Anthony

This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Lumberjanes,” a comic published by Boom! Studios. The comic debuted in April 2014. The creators of “Lumberjanes” include

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Minorities in cartoons: Alysia Yeoh

August 15, 2014December 10, 2021 Anthony

This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Alysia Yeoh, a supporting character to Barbara Gordon (Batgirl). Alysia first appeared in “Batgirl” (vol. 4) #1 in

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Minorities in comics and animation: Maddie Blaustein

August 11, 2011December 11, 2021 Anthony

This week’s entry is Maddie Blaustein, a voice actress who’s voiced various dubbed-for-English anime series. Background Blaustein’s most well-known role was as the voice of

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