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LET’S SAY GAY
Let’s be clear: the “Don’t Say Gay” bill will do real and lastg harm, wre Am Paley and Joe Snrs. * opinion piece gay *
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FLORIDA’S ‘DON’T SAY GAY’ BILL IS CEL AND DANGERO
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AS A GAY MAN, I’LL NEVER BE NORMAL
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