The AggreGAYtor: October 31
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
9:38AM, Thu. Oct. 31, 2013
Hawaiians tie the knot and get lei'd, Sandra Day O'Connor gives us some marriage justice, and Lou Reed leaves this world, as your AggreGAYtor vows not to publish stories about stupid racist Halloween costumes, on condition...
The Good
Hawaii has become the 15th state to recognize marriage equality.
The Kickstarter campaign for Before You Know It is over, and it’s a success! Thanks to all the readers who kicked in.
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has presided over a same-sex marriage at her former workplace.
Have a list of LGBTQ picture books.
Queer Nation acts up at an official Olympic countdown event, urging a boycott. Meanwhile groups lobby national organizing committees to set up an underground queer Pride House.
Word of the day: “Chandelier Queer.” We prefer the “Queen Boheme” lifestyle.
The Bad
Rest in peace, Lou Reed, an early beacon of permission to be who we are.
The Fugly
This Rabbi forbids soy products for boys because… gay!
It Came from the Tubes
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