The Real L Word' Helped LGBTQ Representation But More Work Remains
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Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, an original cast member of the Showtime reality series, looks back on the strides made by the show (whose cast members recently reunited), writing that Hollywood should "make a bigger commitment, advocating for accurate and positive portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals on TV and in film."
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The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Pride Book List
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The L Word: Generation Q': Showtime's Stylish Reboot - The Atlantic
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The L Word' was groundbreaking in the canon of LGBTQ media. Here's
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The L Word' is back – but the world is a very different place for
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Friends 25th anniversary: It's still extremely popular — and
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Taking an L? Maybe, maybe not.
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14 TV Shows That Broke Ground With Gay and Transgender Characters
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The Ultimatum: Queer Love' Producer on Making LGBTQ-Inclusive
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How One Mother's Love for Her Gay Son Started a Revolution