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The Principle 6 Campaign makes news, challenges Russia's propaganda law.
The Principle 6 Campaign makes news, challenges Russia's propaganda law. (Image via buzzfeed)

Utah gets smacked down, Liz Cheney backs out, and Janet Napolitano speaks up, as your AggreGAYtor gets a little less normal.

The Good

A dying U.S. Marine gets his dying wish of being reinstated post-DADT.

Aussie sledders get a big gay sponsor for the Sochi Olympics.

Tel Aviv will erect a pink triangle to remember LGBTQ holocaust victims.

California conservatives are about to find out whether their efforts to roll back trans protections have a snowball’s chance in beautiful downtown Burbank.

Liz Cheney calls it quits, may start being nice to Mary and her family again.

Boy George KOs Evander Holyfield after anti-gay remarks.

The Bad

Utah’s marital bliss has been temporarily cut short by SCOTUS.

Despite the constant flow of pro-gay press releases, it seems the Israel situation is not so rosy.

The Fugly

Russia’s ultra-homophobic Orthodox Church may soon face a few scandals.

“I’m not eating until you lose your rights.”

“Sure you can keep your job, if you just divorce your husband.”

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LGBT, News, Gay, Queer, Gay, Lesbian, Trans*, Orthodox, Sochi, Russia, Liz Cheney, Mary Cheney, Utah, Janet Napolitano, Boy George, Evander Holyfield, DADT, DOMA, Israel, Catholic

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