Article: The reluctant activists

With the recent ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in Iowa, one couple acts as positive role models while promoting gay advocacy to others

Same-sex marriage is legalized in Iowa April 3

Dr. Gary Swenson and his partner. Dean Genth, sit hand-in-hand at their home in Mason City, Iowa. They appear curiously modest. Swenson has a warm twinkle in his bright blue eyes, a smile permanently affixed on his lips. On his wrist is a watch with a rainbow on the faceplate. Genth seems a little bit more serious, always moving or fidgeting, knowing he has millions of things to do. Yet he never leaves Swenson's side. The past month has been an exciting one for them. Inside, they are beaming. And for good ...

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