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Gay on TV: It’s All in the Family
On “Glee” this spring, a transgender character named Unique is competing in a sing-off. On “Grey’s Anatomy,” Arizona and Callie are adjusting to married life, having been pronounced “wife and wife” last year.
On “Modern Family,” the nation’s most popular television show, Cameron and his partner Mitchell are trying to adopt a second child.
What’s missing? The outrage.

Gay on TV: It’s All in the Family

On “Glee” this spring, a transgender character named Unique is competing in a sing-off. On “Grey’s Anatomy,” Arizona and Callie are adjusting to married life, having been pronounced “wife and wife” last year.

On “Modern Family,” the nation’s most popular television show, Cameron and his partner Mitchell are trying to adopt a second child.

What’s missing? The outrage.

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The New Normal
‘Will & Grace’ got gays into everyone’s living rooms. Now, Cam & Mitch are selling fatherhood to the masses
“So does exposure mean progress? Sure. For any of us who grew up never seeing a man so much as look longingly at another man, these are incredible times. But that doesn’t mean we should think that it’s going to mean marriage equality for all. But seeing two dull dads smooching on TV is definitely something extraordinary — especially for our parents.”

The New Normal

‘Will & Grace’ got gays into everyone’s living rooms. Now, Cam & Mitch are selling fatherhood to the masses

“So does exposure mean progress? Sure. For any of us who grew up never seeing a man so much as look longingly at another man, these are incredible times. But that doesn’t mean we should think that it’s going to mean marriage equality for all. But seeing two dull dads smooching on TV is definitely something extraordinary — especially for our parents.”