The former Queer as Folk scribe tells us about the genesis of lesbian Bomb Girl Betty, her relationship with Kate and how it could play out in Season 2.
From bisexual teens to butch African American lesbians to more lesbians on reality shows, we look back at the highs and lows of the year's representation of queer women on TV.
The child custody storyline has the potential to be timely, touching, and important. But it means Melanie and Lindsay will continue to have little life outside of motherhood.
Six years after this article was written, adult lesbian characters on TV are still confined to storylines that revolve almost completely around motherhood. Read this to find out why.
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