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#SaveQueerStories
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Our independent study of over 350 TV shows found that queer-inclusive series are canceled at a disproportionate rate. Our campaign calls for diverse stories and LGBTQ+ representation. Read the data and learn more on our carrd!

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In a time with increasing anti-LGBTQ+ hostility, queer representation remains an essential avenue for building a more inclusive world. Yet our opportunities for representation are shrinking. Help us speak out for queer stories.

#SaveQueerStories
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An infographic with rainbow letters on a black background. It says “When someone has never met a queer person, media representation is proven to be the next best thing for improving their knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. Representation matters. #SaveQueerStories savequeerstories.carrd.co”
July 1, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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To wrap up Pride Month, we studied this year’s TV cancellation trends. Nearly 1/2 of shows with prominent queer representation have been canceled so far.

Representation matters now more than ever. Help spread the word and learn more at savequeerstories.carrd.co 🏳️‍🌈

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An infographic that says “As we come to the end of pride month, here’s how we’re doing with queer representation in 2025 so far: 48% of queer-inclusive TV shows are canceled or ending vs just 28% of other TV shows. Learn more and speak up at #SaveQueerStories, savequeerstories.carrd.co”
June 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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These charity events are still running! Please consider supporting these causes or spreading the word if you can! We are stronger together.
An infographic with a rainbow sidebar and rainbow header. The header says "Would you like to help our queer fandoms fundraise to support LGBTQ+ charities?" White text then says "Visit Save Dead Boy Detectives and Adopt Our Crew on social media to learn more!" A list of charities belonging to each fandom is underneath. "@DeadBoyAgency: A free fan calendar will be available to anyone with proof of at least $10 donation to any of the following: Sherlock's Homes Foundation, Lambda Literary, The It Gets Better Project, Trans Lifeline, alQaws, and Capital Rainbow Refuge. @AdoptOurCrew: Enter to win fan creations, and then support the fundraising effort for the chosen charity: Rainbow Railroad." The infographic ends with the hashtag #SaveQueerStories and a link to savequeerstories.carrd.co.
June 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The more prominently a series features queer representation, the higher its likelihood of cancellation. Yet these shows perform as well as other shows that get renewed. 🏳️‍🌈

See the data and help take action at savequeerstories.carrd.co

#SaveQueerStories
An infographic with rainbow letters. It says “Adding 2 queer characters to a TV series more than doubles its odds of being canceled.” The citation at the bottom says “Based on Rotten Tomatoes, Vulture, and Deadline’s lists of canceled and renewed shows for 2024.” The infographic shares the hashtag #SaveQueerStories and the link savequeerstories.carrd.co
June 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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As always, @sarahkateellis.bsky.social hits it out of the park with her analysis of this trend in queer representation!

This is important. Queer erasure and censorship is growing in all forms of media. Thank you!

#SaveQueerStories
A quote by GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “This year’s findings are a wake-up call to the industry. At a time when LGBTQ people are facing unprecedented attacks in politics and news media, film must be a space for visibility and truth. Representation isn’t about checking a box - it’s about whose stories get told, whose lives are valued, and creating worlds that mirror our own society today. When done authentically, LGBTQ representation builds audience and buzz, while humanizing LGBTQ people as those in power are actively working to take away our humanity.”
June 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Our survey of canceled shows found that, in 2024, sci-fi/fantasy shows were only much more likely to be canceled if they had queer representation.🏳️‍🌈

This trend can’t be explained by ratings or viewership alone.

Representation matters! #SaveQueerStories
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An infographic with rainbow letters on a black background. “MYTH: Sci fi and fantasy TV shows get canceled more often than other shows. TRUTH: Sci-fi and fantasy shows were canceled at the same rate as other shows in 2024 (22% vs 25%). Unless they had queer representation. Then they were canceled 73% of the time.” The infographic ends with the hashtag #SaveQueerStories and the link savequeerstories.carrd.co
June 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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LGBTQ+ consumers wield $1.4 trillion in purchasing power. We deserve to be represented.

Learn more about how queer shows are canceled unequally, and then help speak up at savequeerstories.carrd.co

#SaveQueerStories
An infographic with rainbow font that says “Queer fandoms save lives. Studies prove that positive representation improves emotional wellness for queer people. But in 2024, queer shows were canceled 2x as much as other shows. Tell streaming services to finish the story. #SaveQueerStories savequeerstories.carrd.co”
June 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Supporting the LGBTQ+ community is good for business, and queer-inclusive media is overwhelmingly popular. So why are queer TV shows canceled 2x more?

Learn more and speak up for queer representation at savequeerstories.carrd.co 🏳️‍🌈

Thank you @glaad.bsky.social for their excellent research!
An infographic that says "Media companies are less willing to put resources into TV shows with queer representation. Here's why that's just bad business." Following are three bulleted headings. "These shows appeal to everyone. 85% of non-LGBTQ+ 18-24 year olds actively seek out queer-inclusive media. 73% of non-LGBTQ+ Americans are comfortable seeing queer characters on screen. Queer-inclusive shows like Agatha All Along, Arcane, and Hacks consistently top charts for viewership, demand, and ratings." "Diversity brings in more money. LGBTQ+ Americans collectively have $1.4 trillion in buying power. 7O% of non-LGBTQ+ Americans agree that companies should publicly support the LGBTQ+ community. Americans are 2x more likely to use a brand that publicly supports LGBTQ+ rights." "Representation matters now more than ever. Anti-LGBTQ+ policies and censorship are on the rise. Positive representation supports positive self-image for LGBTQ+ people. After personal interactions, media exposure to queer people has the greatest impact on an individual’s perception of the community." #SaveQueerStories. savequeerstories.carrd.co. Sources: SaveQueerStories 2024 Report. GLAAD's 2023 and 2024 "Accelerating Acceptance" Report. GLAAD's 2024 "Visibility Perceptions in Advertising" Report. GLAAD's 2023-2024 "Where We Are on TV" Report.
June 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Two fandoms partnering with SaveQueerStories are running fundraisers for Pride Month! Please check out @dbdagency.bsky.social and @adoptourcrew.bsky.social to learn more about how to help out and win amazing fan works.

We are powerful when we work together!

#SaveQueerStories
An infographic with a rainbow sidebar and rainbow header. The header says "Would you like to help our queer fandoms fundraise to support LGBTQ+ charities?" White text then says "Visit Save Dead Boy Detectives and Adopt Our Crew on social media to learn more!" A list of charities belonging to each fandom is underneath. "@DeadBoyAgency: A free fan calendar will be available to anyone with proof of at least $10 donation to any of the following: Sherlock's Homes Foundation, Lambda Literary, The It Gets Better Project, Trans Lifeline, alQaws, and Capital Rainbow Refuge. @AdoptOurCrew: Enter to win fan creations, and then support the fundraising effort for the chosen charity: Rainbow Railroad." The infographic ends with the hashtag #SaveQueerStories and a link to savequeerstories.carrd.co.
June 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 This year, it’s more important than ever to celebrate our community.

Join us in speaking up for queer representation! Visit our Take Action page to find out how.

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#SaveQueerStories
An infographic in rainbow letters that says “This Pride Month speak up for queer representation. Queer TV shows are as popular as other shows but they are canceled 2x more. Learn more and take action with SaveQueerStories. #SaveQueerStories savequeerstories.carrd.co”
June 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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According to attitude surveys, viewing trends, and economic studies, queer representation has no negative impact on a show’s popularity. Inclusion is good business! Yet queer shows are first on the chopping block.

Learn more at savequeerstories.carrd.co

#SaveQueerStories
A graphic in rainbow font that says “In 2023, a GLAAD survey found that 73% of people were comfortable with LGBTQ representation on TV. A 2022 study found that 85% of non-LGBTQ young adults seek out queer media. Queer representation is for everyone. #SaveQueerStories savequeerstories.carrd.co. Sources: GLAAD “Accelerating Acceptance” 2023 and WPP “Beyond the Rainbow” 2022.”
May 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Positive representation is shown to support emotional wellness for LGBTQ+ people and improve attitudes towards them. In this divisive time, we need representation more than ever.

🏳️‍🌈 Check out our simple action steps to show support at actforqueerstories.carrd.co

#SaveQueerStories
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May 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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We know queer representation is important. It improves emotional wellness and reduces stigma. Yet book bans and media censorship are on the rise, and queer shows are canceled 2x as often.

Speak up for representation before we lose it! #SaveQueerStories

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May 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Yet more queer shows are seeing cancellations this year, but queer representation is more important than ever. Help us speak up against these disproportionate cancellations and demand that streaming services commit to diverse storytelling.

#SaveQueerStories
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An infographic that says “Representation matters. Tell streaming services to finish the story. #SaveQueerStories. savequeerstories.carrd.co” Its background black with faint rainbow writing on it. The words are a list of canceled queer TV shows: Our Flag Means Death, My Lady Jane, Dead Boy Detectives, A League of Their Own, Warrior Nun, KAOS, Shadow and Bone, Chucky, Station 19, Dead End: Paranormal Park, Scavengers Reign, Willow, First Kill, Renegade Nell, Pretty Little Liars, Glamorous, Death and Other Details, Gotham Knights, Half Bad, Vampire Academy, and Black Cake.
April 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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With attacks against LGBTQ rights on the rise worldwide, now is not the time to stifle queer representation.

After months of effort, Heartstopper will conclude with a movie, rather than a final season.

Join us in speaking up for queer rep. Learn more at savequeerstories.carrd.co

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An infographic that says: Heartstopper has been canceled. But representation matters now more than ever. Queer TV shows are 2x more likely to get canceled. We deserve better. #SaveQueerStories savequeerstories.carrd.co
April 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Half of queer shows ended in 2024. They were canceled 2x as often as other shows. Yet representation matters now more than ever.

Help us raise awareness and demand a commitment to diverse storytelling!

#SaveQueerStories
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April 20, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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In no specific order, we’re sharing weekly info about our partner fandoms! Their campaigns show how important, well-received, and loved queer stories are.

This week is Dead Boy Detectives. Please support them
@dbdagency.bsky.social ! See our Take Action page for ways to help.

#SaveQueerStories
An infographic on a pastel rainbow background. In the upper right corner is a picture of Edwin and Charles from Dead Boy Detectives. The text says: Support a canceled queer show! Dead Boy Detectives. HALF of queer TV shows were canceled in 2024. Dead Boy Detectives was one of them. Dead Boy Detectives premiered at #3 on the Nielsen Top 10 list. It has a 92 critic score and a 92 viewer score on Rotten Tomatoes. It earned 11 million viewers in its first 3 weeks (the first seasons of Heartstopper and Stranger Things got 14 million.) Watch it on Netflix. Follow the campaign @DBDAgency. Rate it on IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes. Sign the change.org petition. #SaveQueerStories. savequeerstories.carrd.co
April 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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In no specific order, we’re sharing weekly info about our partner fandoms! Their campaigns show how important, well-received, and loved queer stories are.

This week is Willow. Please support them
@savewillow2022.bsky.social ! See our Take Action page for ways to help.

#SaveQueerStories
An infographic on a pastel rainbow background. In the upper right corner is a screenshot of a sapphic couple from Willow, Kit and Jade. The text says: Support a canceled queer show! Willow. HALF of queer TV shows were canceled in 2023. Willow was one of them. Like many of our other queer shows, the 2nd season of Willow had already been written when it was canceled. Multiple sources show that Willow was in the top 10 most watched TV shows for 7+ weeks. The show has been removed entirely from Disney+ and can no longer be viewed legally. Request its return at help.disneyplus.com/feedback Follow the campaign @savewillow2022 Rate it on IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes Sign the change.org petition #SaveQueerStories savequeerstories.carrd.co
March 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Our independent study of 350+ TV shows found that queer shows were twice as likely to get canceled.

Half of running queer shows ended in 2023 and again in 2024.

See the data and how you can speak out for queer representation at savequeerstories.carrd.co
Text on a black background that says: Have you liked watching one of these? The Acolyte, Dead Boy Detectives, My Lady Jane, NCIS: Hawaii, Our Flag Means Death, Shadow and Bone, Station 19, Warrior Nun, Willow Queer shows like these were canceled 2x more than other shows in 2024. Help us protect queer representation. #SaveQueerStories savequeerstories.carrd.co
March 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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In no specific order, we’re sharing weekly info about our partner fandoms! Their campaigns show how important, well-received, and loved queer stories are.

This week is Our Flag Means Death. Please support them @adoptourcrew.bsky.social! See our Take Action page for ways to help.

#SaveQueerStories
An infographic on a pastel rainbow background. In the upper right is a screenshot from Our Flag Means Death, of Ed and Stede kissing. The text says: Support a canceled queer show! Our Flag Means Death. Half of queer TV shows were canceled in 2024. Our Flag Means Death was one of them. Our Flag Means Death was THE most in-demand show foe 7+ weeks. It has a 95 critic score and 95 viewer score on Rotten Tomatoes. It has been praised for its diverse cast and depictions of queer identities. Watch it on HBO Max. Follow the campaign @AdoptOurCrew. Rate it on IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes. Sign the change.org petition. #SaveQueerStories savequeerstories.carrd.co
March 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Our study of 350+ TV series found that queer shows like Heartstopper were canceled 2x more than other shows in 2024, despite good viewership.

As anti-LGBTQ censorship builds, we must speak up. Representation matters now more than ever.

See the data and call to action at savequeerstories.carrd.co
March 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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In no specific order, we’re sharing weekly info about our partner fandoms! Their campaigns show how important, well-received, and loved queer stories are.

This week is My Lady Jane. Please support them at savemyladyjane.com! See our Take Action page for more ways to help.

#SaveQueerStories
February 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Half of queer TV shows ended in 2024 - a rate TWICE as high as other shows.

Speak up! See the data and take action at savequeerstories.carrd.co

#SaveQueerStories
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February 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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What is #SaveQueerStories?

Our independent study of over 350 TV shows found that queer series were canceled 2x more than other shows in 2024.

Representation matters now more than ever. Our campaign calls for streaming services to commit to LGBTQ+ stories.

See the data at savequeerstories.carrd.co
February 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Are you concerned about the erasure of queer people from libraries, websites, and social media?

It’s time to demand visibility. Don’t let us disappear.

#SaveQueerStories
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Rainbow lettering that says “now more than ever, we need queer representation.” A subeheading says “queer shows were canceled 2x more than other shows in 2024.” At the bottom is the hashtag #SaveQueerStories and the link savequeerstories.carrd.co
February 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM