The Wendy Davis Story gains a cast of thousands, conservatives lose their dignity, and older gays reap their benefits, as your AggreGAYtor asks the question of the day: “Who’s Joyce?”
The Good
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Women’s rights stay front and center as thousands mob the Capitol.
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DOMA’s demise will benefit older LGBTQ Americans most.
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Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst may be on the way out.
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Being an anti-gay conservative in modern society may soon resemble being an Orthodox Jew in McDonalds culture. And gays are like cheeseburgers.
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Gay marriage is not a threat to straight rights.
The Bad
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Governor Rick Perry may be a laughing stock in Texas, but might actually benefit nationally.
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Ten states will likely tackle gay marriage soon; Texas isn’t among them (yet).
The Fugly
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LGBTQ oppression in Russia? Some U.S. conservatives love it.
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Giving dignity to gays is stealing dignity from homophobes.
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Alec Baldwin is not perfect. But he admits it and apologizes, so that’s as close as it comes.
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Hugh Jackman is not gay. In related news, he wears Vibrams in public.
It Came from the Tubes
Just look at these photos from yesterday’s rally for choice.
This article appears in June 28 • 2013.