Our inclusion has always been subject to political trends and perceived "popularity", because we're not seen as fully human. Society has been conditioned that way (including in rep that views us as a "trend".)
Include LGBTQ+ folks at every level of the industry.
That's how you fight exclusion. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
James Bennett
"According to the report, [...]during the 2024-25 television season, queer characters increased across platforms by 4%, bringing the total to 489. However, the Thursday report found that 41% of those characters will not return." www.thewrap.com/glaad-where-...
The 2024-25 TV season recorded 489 queer characters across broadcast, cable and screenings, but cancellations and plot find a deep decline to come