Why Mehlman Matters

by Chris Bodenner

With partisans pouncing on the former chairman's record of impeding gay rights (and rightly so), this reader's perspective is crucial to understanding the full scope of this historic moment. He writes:

Like Mehlman, I also came out in my early forties. Although my partner, who came out in his teens, does not understand how it is possible to remain closeted and clueless so long, having folks who everyone thinks they know suddenly come out of the closet is critical.  Having...