Happened across this video this morning, and one thing struck me about it. It's with Joel Burns and his husband, about the circumstances and reactions to his speech in the Fort Worth City Council about growing up gay and being bullied. Watch.
Think about this: ten years ago, this report would not have happened. Maybe even five years ago. And note O'Donnell's tone: respectful, open, sympathetic -- just another human interest story.
Maybe those news outlets (such as Time and WaPo) that feel an uncontrollable urge to call up James Dobson or Tony Perkins whenever there's a bit of gay news should take a hint.
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