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My own early crusade for same-sex marriage, for example, is now mainstream gay politics. It wasn't when I started.

My own early crusade for same-sex marriage, for example, is

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This quote reflects on the evolution of the speaker's advocacy for same-sex marriage. They highlight that when they initially started supporting this cause, it was not widely accepted or part of mainstream gay politics. However, over time, their efforts and the efforts of others have gradually shifted the narrative and made same-sex marriage a more widely supported and accepted idea within the gay community. The quote highlights the personal journey of the speaker and the broader societal shift towards embracing same-sex marriage as a mainstream political issue.

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