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GLAAD Reports Record LGBT Representation on TV

The 'Where We Are on TV' report for the 2012-2013 season records the highest-ever percentage of LGBT characters.

How 'Hacks' Has Advanced Bisexual Representation on TV

The treatment of lead character Ava's bisexuality and other characters' queerness meshes seamlessly into the show while also pushing the boundaries of representation.

'Visible' Shows TV's 'Problematic Progress' in LGBTQ Representation

Director Ryan White discusses decades of queer visibility (and invisibility) chronicled on the Apple TV+ docuseries Visible: Out on Television.

GLAAD TV Report: LGBTQ+ Representation, Driven by Four Creators, Dips

The Where We Are on TV report also pointed out a near absence of HIV-positive characters.

Vida, Which Changed TV With Queer Latinx Representation, Says Farewell

The cast and creator of the groundbreaking Starz drama reflect on the third and final season.

GLAAD Finds Alarming Lack of LGBT Representation in Spanish-Language TV

A study of scripted series on three major Spanish-language networks found only 19 LGBT characters out of 698. 

Irish Drag Queen Panti Bliss Makes History on Dancing With the Stars

How the legendary drag performer became an "accidental activist" and continues to break bounderies in queer representation on mainstream TV.

Creating a Fictitious Lesbian Love Between Laverne & Shirley

There was no LGBTQ+ representation on TV in the '70s, so you fantasized about what really happened in a hidden basement apartment.

GLAAD Reports Lack of LGBT Racial Diversity on TV

GLAAD's annual 'Where We Are on TV' report highlights an improvement in LGBT representation overall but a discouraging lack of racial diversity.

Work in Progress's Theo Germaine Smashes Cis Hollywood's Trans Formula

The actor chats with The Advocate about trans representation on TV and about wanting to create a legacy for other trans actors. 

For TV, 30 Years of Queers

At Los Angeles's Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, a group of writers, producers, and actors discussed the changing representation of LGBT people on TV

For Jeopardy!'s Amy Schneider, Positive Trans Visibility Is Priceless

She's won more than $1 million, but bringing good trans representation to TV has been even more rewarding, she says.

Racquel Chevremont is the LGBTQ+ representation that 'The Real Housewives' needs

The model is latest queer star to join RHONY, next to Jenna Lyons.

'Somebody Somewhere' Is Getting a Third Season

To the delight of fans, HBO has renewed the queer comedy-drama series.

10 First-Look Photos of New Queer Netflix Series 'Glamorous'

The series will center on a young, gender non-conforming beauty expert.

Get ready for Roller Jam: the LGBTQ+ skating spectacle

Gays are going feral over the new reality show Roller Jam and host Jordin Sparks.

There Have Never Been More LGBT Characters on TV

A new GLAAD report shows record diversity on television but also a worrisome rise in LGBT deaths.

More Lesbians on Broadcast TV than Gay Men for First Time

There was also a record-high percentage of overall LGBTQ+ characters on scripted prime-time television.

'My So-Called Life' Has 'Heartfelt, Overdue' Digital Reunion

Wilson Cruz, who played the groundbreaking gay character Rickie Vasquez, shared details from the special Zoom meeting.