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Jeremy Bernard Appointed First Gay, Male Social Secretary

Obama’s new social secretary—the first man and gay person to hold the job—is a bold pick. Jacob Bernstein on Jeremy Bernard’s climb up the social ladder and what this means for gay rights.

Jacob Bernstein
Jacob Bernstein
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Jeremy Bernard, left, with his former partner Rufus Gifford, in 2009. (Photo: Linda Davidson, The Washington Post / Getty Images)
Jacob Bernstein

Jacob Bernstein

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