The AggreGAYtor: January 31
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
By David Estlund, 9:45AM, Fri. Jan. 31, 2014
Houston gets civilized, Barney's gets transmatized, and yoga class gets real awkward, as your AggreGAYtor overcomes so much diversity.
The Good
Houston jails are starting to treat their trans inmates appropriately.
The 92 year old trans veteran fighting for her rights now has an awesome video from Lambda Legal. (NSFW if you’re not allowed to cry)
A trans student in Maine has won the right to use the bathroom, paving the way for other boring old normal toilet-goers.
British fancy pants retailer Barney’s latest campaign features 17 trans models.
Called fantasy football for gays, “American Horror Story: Coven” wrapped up with its queerest episode yet. And Jessica Lange will be back in the fall, so there’s that. Also Liza's hip.
The Bad
When a skinny white girl spies a heavy-set black woman in yoga class, the internet goes up in flames.
Marriage equality is having negative impacts on Catholic schoolteachers’ careers.
The Fugly
Outlawing quackery is an abrogation of free speech rights, according to one California judge.
It Came from the Tubes
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