The struggle for gay rights is moving into a pivotal moment. Over the past year there have been many victories and much to celebrate. In June, the Supreme Court struck down Texas' sodomy law that made sexual acts between people of the same gender illegal. Over the rest of the summer, shows like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Boy Meets Boy brought gay culture and life to the homes of millions. In November, the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that the state could not bar gay couples from marriage.

However, each of these victories has come with a price. The ultra right has launched a vicious counterattack on the gay rights movement.



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