Thanks to Nathan Martin for his May 30 essay, “It’s still dangerous to be gay in Wyoming,” and the related cover story, “Trial by Fire,” by Krista Langlois. Truth be told, it’s dangerous to be gay or female most anywhere on the planet. If racism doesn’t bring us down, then homophobia and sexism might well do the trick (assuming climate change and human overpopulation don’t get us first). 

Eric Mills
Coordinator, Action For Animals
Oakland, California

This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Hazardous conditions.

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