'There are more LGBTQ characters on television than ever before' & other Mon midday news briefs

There are more LGBTQ characters on television than ever before - This is wonderful. We deserve this visibility.

Pope Francis compares leaders persecuting LGBTQ people to Hitler, Nazis - Nice, but it's like hot and cold with this guy.

‘Paris’ will ‘burn’ again, now with unseen footage - One of the greatest documentaries ever made. This time with an hour of unseen footage. 

Pete Buttigieg is struggling with black voters — and not just because he's gay - This is true. He has a lot to work on.