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That would explain why the canonical gay plays have always spoken to nongay audiences, and why today, when other forms of marginalization are so pressing, they speak more urgently, not less.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2018

And indeed, giving by nongay groups, on both sides, has dwarfed money raised by groups like the Victory Fund.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2012

A second report, which was never submitted, found that gay soldiers were less likely to drink, take drugs, or have disciplinary problems than nongay soldiers.

From Time Magazine Archive

And with even a majority of nongay San Franciscans supporting the idea, political pressures may force the board to go along.

From Time Magazine Archive