Now we have to check it out.

Texas revs up, Democrats talk about taking a stand, and a few Uber drivers make the app look terrible, as your AggreGAYtor vaguebooks all the way home.

The Good

Abortion and same-sex marriage rights for Texans are on the docket in the 5th Circuit in NOLA.

Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren rock.

The new Fox series “Empire” doesn’t shy away from addressing homophobia.

The Queer as Folk folk are coming to town.

A Catholic deacon supports his trans daughter.

The Bad

Rape of trans prisoners is still happening.

The Fugly

Some Uber drivers are assholes. Full disclosure: Your humble AggreGAYtor was an Uber driver until hir car grew too old.

It Came from the Tubes

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