gay

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She developed her own political ideology only after a pandemic-era “unraveling” of her faith similar to Smith’s, compounded by financial hardship and sped up by her oldest daughter coming out as gay.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

But expanding rights piecemeal creates a nightmare for divorce lawyers, who found themselves building the plane in midair with gay breakups in the aughts and early 2010s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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

Being gay gave him a sense of what it’s like to be in the minority, made him more empathetic and confident to be himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

However, she was immediately diverted from her investigation by Echo’s gay chatter.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton