Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

We're winning.

Says Dan Savage and he's right. Two recent posts highlighting how two different tradionally homophobic institutions are changing maybe quicker than one would think:

The NBA - Tim Hardaway, former great Golden State Warrior, broke my heart years ago declaring himself 'homophobic'. His 180 here.

The Military

 “I’m sorry. I supported this policy for our military, and I never realized what pain it caused people like you.” She wiped the tear from her eye and walked to her car. She, like millions of other Americans, and even fellow soldiers, would soon be meeting openly gay military-service members for the first time.

I am so impressed by this soldier's story. Whatever you might think of Obama's tenure so far, the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell is a major achievement.