The AggreGAYtor: June 12
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
8:55AM, Wed. Jun. 12, 2013
Cindy's looking tony at the Tonys, Prince Harry's looking out for his buddies, and everybody's looking askance at France as your AggreGAYtor chews the scenery of yesterday's news.
The Good
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Get to know your LGBTQ civil rights history with this handy timeline.
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A brave Belton teen comes out in his graduation speech, and the water’s fine.
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Kinky Boots runs away with six Tonys, including a historical first for Cyndi Lauper.
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No trouble with Prince Harry; he’s got our backs.
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Motor City Pride sets its sights on repealing Michigan’s marriage ban.
The Bad
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The latest in NYC anti-gay attacks: NYPD.
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A St. Petersberg LGBTQ film festival becomes the first victim of Russia’s new ‘propaganda law.’
The Fugly
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France’s recognition of same-sex marriage has spurred a rash of weird, ugly, and sometimes dangerous protests.
It Came from the Tubes
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