By Daniel Engber — 2009
The most important animal-welfare law in America began with a stolen dog.
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Armed forces long prohibited gay people from service – but that only encouraged their communities and cause.
Carl Nassib, 28, became the first openly gay player to compete in an N.F.L. game. Teammates, the news media and observers casually noted the feat, then cheered his game-changing play.