Tolerance Trap: How God, Genes, and Good Intentions Are Sabotaging Gay Equality DE So how do we understand

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Tolerance Trap: How God, Genes, and Good Intentions Are Sabotaging Gay Equality DE So how do we understandFrom Glee to gay marriage, from lesbian senators to out gay Marines, we have undoubtedly experienced a seismic shift in attitudes about gays in American politics and culture. Our reigning national story is that a new era of rainbow acceptance is at hand. But dig a bit deeper, and this seemingly brave new gay world is disappointing. For all of the undeniable changes, the plea for tolerance has sabotaged the full integration of gays into American life.