This is what intolerance looks like, according to the Newt.

John Kerry shows his ally-tude, California tiptoes forward, and fringe conservatives get a mainstream media platform to say ridiculous things, as your AggreGAYtor says, “Byeeeeeee” to pre-surgery Kathy Griffin.

The Good

John Kerry compares homo/transphobia to Jim Crow.

Transgender service members are collaborating on a way to overcome and overturn the military trans ban.

This trans couple has captured their transition in photo essay form.

It gets better by three quick measures in California.

The Bad

There are very few queer CEOs, thanks to an unacknowledged pink ceiling.

The Fugly

Here are four doozies from the Fringe Factor, featuring Newt Gingrich and Pat Robertson.

It Came from the Tubes

This article appears in May 16 • 2014.

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