Overcoming the 'ick' factor

We can't beat prejudice by ignoring it

Put down your coffee cup, step away from the computer if you're reading online, and take a deep breath. You won't like what I'm going to say next because here's the bottom line on marriage equality: We can't win.

It's not in our power to succeed at the ballot box, and that is where the fight will ultimately be decided. At least, we can't succeed if we keep campaigning the way we are now.

Money is a factor, but it isn't the biggest one. Our lack of grassroots organization also hurts, particularly because we're fighting Catholic, Mormon and fundamentalist Christian churches that have convenient tax-free offices (i.e. their …