Why queer women everywhere actually enjoyed the 2016 Emmys
 

Why queer women everywhere actually enjoyed the 2016 Emmys
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It's rare to watch an awards ceremony that's **t actively embarrassing, forget inclusive, empowering and smart.*

But last night's Emmy Awards show was a much needed exception to the trend. Four openly queer women took home awards Sunday evening. And while that number alone is historic, their victory wasn't just quantitative. Their acceptance speeches showcased queer relationships and included meaningful calls to action; the shows they represented (often) told *real* queer stories.

They were just so damn good.*

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Television hasn't historically been friendly to queer women. (Typically, queer characters tend to die on TV.) But this Emmys was remarkable for the sheer number of out queer women who actually walked off stage with legendary fireplace decor. Kate McKin**n won outstanding supporting actress in a comedy ****** for Saturday Night Live. Over at Amazon, Jill Soloway took home an award for outstanding direction for a comedy ****** (Transparent). Sarah Paulson won outstanding lead actress in a limited ****** or movie for The People vs. O.J. Simpson, while her producer, Nina Jacobson, also took home an Emmy for the show. Read more...

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