Hey, ice cream cones! Camp is just around the riverbend, which means every second of my life is filled with butterflies of excitement. But ’til the magic begins, here’s some good gay news to get you through brunch.
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This was incredibly moving. I now have a lump in my throat and tears.
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Ten years ago on this day, Massachusetts became the first state in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage. Today, 17 states and the District of Columbia have legalized same-sex marriage, and 9 other states are looking to do the same. So let’s celebrate these ten years of progress and look ahead with the hope of many more years to come!
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Correction: Ten years ago yesterday (May 17).
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I can’t with the dog, just can’t
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I want to be excited about the Russian LGBT balloon protest but mostly all I can think about is how all that latex is going to wind up in the oceans. #debbiedowner
I need more of those brides loving brides photos.
This was incredibly moving. I now have a lump in my throat and tears.
Ten years ago on this day, Massachusetts became the first state in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage. Today, 17 states and the District of Columbia have legalized same-sex marriage, and 9 other states are looking to do the same. So let’s celebrate these ten years of progress and look ahead with the hope of many more years to come!
Correction: Ten years ago yesterday (May 17).
I can’t with the dog, just can’t
I want to be excited about the Russian LGBT balloon protest but mostly all I can think about is how all that latex is going to wind up in the oceans. #debbiedowner