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It has been 50 years since the Stonewall riots which launched the modern gay rights movement. Though there have been some setbacks during that time, it has really been a half-century of meteoric social progress. When I was a child, the brutalization and dehumanization of LGBTQ people was an unremarkable and accepted aspect of society. Although sexual discrimination is still widespread today, it is anything but acceptable to the majority of people. There is constant hard work ahead for all of us, but enlightened people realistically look forward to another 50 years of upwards progress.
To celebrate, here is a little gallery of rainbow crowns and tiaras. Here in New York it is raining and yet there is bright sun. I am going to go out and walk around and see if I can spot some rainbows in the real world. Happy Pride!
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