"Being open about our lives is the most important and
powerful form of activism at our disposal. Lecturing our
friends and family about gay marriage isn't nearly so
important as letting them see that our relationships are as
important and integral to us as theirs are to them. If we do
not treat our relationships as equal, how can we ever expect
others to do the same? 'Coming out' isn't a one-step
conversation; it's a lifelong commitment. And it isn't just
about activism and civil rights. It's about living your life
with integrity and honesty and, to use an overused word,
it's about pride."

-- Washington Blade Executive Editor Chris Crain in a Jan. 7
editorial.