Louie Gohmert probably agrees: voting matters. Go vote.

Texans show their true colors, Daryl talks back, and lesbian bars around the world disappear, as your AggreGAYtor casts aspersions on certain asparagus.

The Good

Actual Texans are more supportive of women’s and LGBTQ rights than many think.

Actual queer Texans are running for office more than many might think.

Daryl on The Walking Dead may or may not be gay, and either is fine with actor Norman Reedus.

The Bad

A trio of Russians activists just met with a backlash of 100 violent homophobes.

Trans parents face widespread discrimination, but the kids are alright.

The last lesbian bar in San Francisco has closed.

The Fugly

NOM is meddling in electoral politics, inventing new outrages.

It Came from the Tubes

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