The AggreGAYtor: January 2

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

50 years ago, he might have complained about
50 years ago, he might have complained about "blactual harrassment." (Photo by JANA BIRCHUM)

Boy Scouts earn a tolerance badge, the marriage float wins a color prize, and Sotomayor gets a chance to show her true colors, as your AggreGAYtor shouts, "GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY!"

The Good

Despite anti-gay efforts, the Boy Scouts are doing just fine, thanks.

Utah’s marriage appeal apparently goes straight to Justice Sotomayor, and that has us feeling pretty good.

The Rose Parade marriage that murdered America also won an award for its color harmony.

A slew of national news anchors have come out, and they did it tastefully.

Atlantic City has a new out Republican gay mayor.

The Bad

Marriage is great, but it’s not a substitute for personal and economic freedom.

The Fugly

Why is Alex Jones so obsessed with sex?

It Came from the Tubes

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