Tag Archives: homophobia

Reading The Rainbow: October Mourning

Posted on March 11, 2018 by E

Reading The Rainbow is an original regular feature at Musings From Neville’s Navel. I’m a lesbian bookworm who loves to geek out about books and gay stuff, so why not talk about both subjects at once?! Basically, I review books … Continue reading →

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“Atomic Blonde” Just The Latest Example Of The Bury Your Gays Trope

Posted on August 29, 2017 by E

Charlize Theron beating the shit out of random guys. Charlize Theron in coat after gorgeous coat. Charlize Theron making out with other women. Charlize Theron. Also, eighties music. How could I see this trailer way back in the spring and … Continue reading →

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Today Marks One Year Of Marriage Equality In The United States

Posted on June 26, 2016 by E

Trigger warning: This post contains brief mentions of homophobia, transphobia, murder, and suicide. One year ago today, marriage equality was legalized across the United States. I woke up on June 26, 2015 to the news of Obergefell v. Hodges plastered all … Continue reading →

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No More Dead Lesbians

Posted on March 21, 2016 by E

“The girls are never supposed to end up together. I watched that movie with Ellen Page and Alia Shawkat, the roller-skating movie, the one where Ellen and Alia are best friends, each other’s only comforts in their podunk town. They … Continue reading →

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Diversity Needs No Justification | Thoughts On Including LGBTQ+ Characters In “Star Wars”

Posted on March 15, 2016 by E

Writing is fun because you never know where your ideas will take you. I originally thought this post was about Star Wars, but it ended up being about so much more. I say this partially because A) as I wrote … Continue reading →

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This Girl Likes Girls

Posted on June 30, 2015 by E

Stealing kisses from your Mrs, doesn’t make you freak out Got you fussing, got you worried, scared to let your guard down I don’t want to write this post. I don’t want to not write this post, either. I should write … Continue reading →

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LGBTQ+ Stories Should Not Gloss Over Real LGBTQ+ Experiences

Posted on May 17, 2015 by E

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia. Today, I’d like to talk to you about homophobia and… you guessed it, books. I’M SO PREDICTABLE THAT WAY. This post was inspired not only by this occasion, but also … Continue reading →

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