I’m Not Ready to Give a Pass to American History’s White Racist Men

Times were different then, but I’m perfectly fine judging them by today’s standards

Clockwise from top left: Seventh U.S. President Andrew Jackson, third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, and 28th U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. Photos: whitehouse.gov

If you’re a gay person of a certain age who came out in the ’90s or earlier, you’ve probably heard it all before. And it’s very likely someone who cares about you tried to rationalize the homophobic reaction of…