Europe feels smug, trans women feel the burn, and Linda Harvey takes us to Oz, as your AggreGAYtor texts.

The Good

European nations consider themselves gay-friendly.

Thinking about writing news stories on gay life? Here are Poynter’s pointers.

The Bad

Queer folk are more likely than straights to lack health insurance.

Who knew glass ceiling installation was a part transitioning for trans women.

The Fugly

Linda Harvey wants all the gays to get “mind and heart” transplants.

Kevin Swanson thinks people started masturbating in the 1960s and David Kyle Foster thinks we’re worshiping each other.

It Came from the Tubes

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