Civil rights battles tend to have years of what feels like quixotic agitating and organizing before change occurs. This year was a tipping point for gay rights.

We're taking some needed rest here at the Prospect. Posting will be light until we return from our various holidays on Jan. 3. If you just can't stay away, we'll be rolling out a series of posts looking at the past year in major progressive issues and staff picks for the best article we've published this year.

Safe travels, and happy holidays.