https://www.space.com/star-trek-timelines-lgbtq-pride-month-event-2020.html
'Star Trek Timelines' celebrates Pride Month with new LGBTQ+ characters | Space
Jun 21, 2020 - Role-playing game "Star Trek Timelines" released three new LGBTQ characters to celebrate Pride Month.
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https://whyy.org/articles/prince-knight-lgbtq-maryland-school-supreme-court/
Book including LGBTQ characters spurs backlash from Md. parents - WHYY
Some parents in a suburban Maryland county want to pull their children from elementary school classes that use books featuring LGBTQ characters.
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https://www.techradar.com/gaming/mass-effects-queer-love-interests-walked-so-todays-lgbtq-characters-could-run
Mass Effect's queer love interests walked so today's LGBTQ+ characters could run | TechRadar
Jun 26, 2023 - Mass Effect was a bold step forward in video game representation for both women and queer characters, which leaves an enduring legacy to this day.
https://okmagazine.com/p/snoop-dogg-accused-being-homophobic-negative-comments-lgbtq-characters/
Snoop Dogg Slammed For Making Negative Comments About LGBTQ+ Characters
Aug 25, 2025 - Snoop Dogg is under fire after he complained about seeing a homosexual couple in the children's movie 'Lightyear.'
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https://www.thewrap.com/hallmark-christmas-movies-holiday-movies-lgbtq-michelle-vicary-wonya-lucas/
TV Critics Grill Hallmark Execs Over Lack of LGBTQ Characters in Holiday Movies - TheWrap
Feb 11, 2021 - "What we are going to do moving forward is just add a little more authenticity and complexity to the storylines," Hallmark chief Wonya Lucas says
https://www.businessinsider.com/straight-cisgender-actors-lgbtq-characters-mental-health-effects-2021-2
The Mental Health Effects of Straight Actors Playing LGBTQ Characters - Business Insider
Mar 5, 2021 - Some mental health experts say LGBTQ youth and members of the trans community may feel shame and anxiety when watching straight actors play LGBTQ characters.
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https://www.kpbs.org/news/national/2025/06/27/scotus-parents-can-opt-kids-out-of-classes-with-lgbtq-book-characters
SCOTUS: Parents can opt kids out of classes with LGBTQ book characters | KPBS Public Media
Jun 27, 2025 - At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their...