: Legislation such as FOSTA-SESTA has led to extreme crackdowns on sexual speech online, disproportionately affecting LGBTQ+ creators and sex workers.
: Shows like Schitt’s Creek and movies such as Red, White & Royal Blue provide normalization by depicting gay relationships without the central focus being on tragedy or homophobia.
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