Month: March 2016

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Shadowhunters, Malec and the Burden of Representation

Abbey White

If someone told you the latest in TV’s young adult book adaptations was not-so-subtly shifting the conversation about LGBT representation, would you believe them? Without having seen it myself, I’m not sure I would. But during the past 11 weeks, … Continue reading Shadowhunters, Malec and the Burden of Representation

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President Obama Appoints Trans Staffer as Primary LGBT Liaison

Abbey White

President Barack Obama has just named Raffi Freedman-Gurspan as the White House’s official LGBT liaison, marking the first time a transgender person has filled the role. The position, officially titled Outreach and Recruitment Director of Presidential Personnel and Associate Director … Continue reading President Obama Appoints Trans Staffer as Primary LGBT Liaison