The Invisible Queer

 Disclaimer: I wrote this back in 2020 for a company I was writing for. The person in charge left me hanging after I sent in the article. I have no idea whether he ever did publish this anywhere or not. So if you see this anywhere else, it better credit me, McCartha Evita, because I wrote it. I signed no contract, so I feel like I have a right to post it here, since this is one of the best things I have ever written. The big lie about lesbians and gay men is that we do not exist. - Vito Russo  Entertainment today has represented more people than ever before. Shows like Queer Eye, Will and Grace, Queer as Folk, and the upcoming, Love, Victor, portray queer characters in a positive light. Films such as Love, Simon, The Danish Girl, and Rocket Man has told queer stories. Not only are queer films and shows becoming part of the norm, but so are recognizing queer filmmakers and actors. Jodi Foster, Janelle Monae, Zachary Quinto, Keiynan Lonsdale and Kate McKinnon are just some of th...