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Should Marvel give Captain America a boyfriend?
EIC June 6, 2016Sexuality is fluid and Captain America's should be too By Tamara Connor Giving Captain America a boyfriend in the next Marvel film would be one of the best decisions made by the franchise to date. #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend started trending on Twitter soon after #GiveElsaAGirlfriend started, highlighting Disney’s — who own Marvel Entertainment — problematic representation of LGBTQ+ characters. And by problematic representation, I mean no representation at all. There has since been a considerable amount of support for a queer Captain America. Fans of the comic books and movie adaptations alike were quick to point out the franchise’s lack of diversity,…
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Social Stirrups — When did hashtag movements become more important than the stories they represent?
EIC January 19, 2016Social Stirrups — Analyzing our online social world is a brand new web exclusive column, in which Kendra Nelson delves into the hidden meanings of our online social media world. Check back soon for more bi-weekly content! [dropcap]R[/dropcap]inging in every…
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