gay

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People who engage in romantic relationships with men — women, femmes, gay men, etc. — are socialized to be ever-forgiving, to have infinite patience and compassion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

His most recent foray on Broadway, playing Tom Wingfield in Sam Gold’s daring take on Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” in 2017, made me wonder if he’s particularly drawn to the work of gay playwrights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Moss—who is Jewish, and one of the first openly gay members of the Legislature—spoke directly to the fear that Jewish Democrats are being squeezed out of a party they feel they’ve long anchored.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The decision was compared to some of the biggest votes on matters of conscience; the Abortion Act, legalising homosexuality and allowing gay marriage.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It was all so pleasant, and Laura felt so gay and good that no one would ever have thought she could be as naughty as she was that evening.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder