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Muslim Lesbian Couple Risk Death To Marry

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 11:50 AM May 29, 2013
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Pakistani citizens Rehana Kausar and Sobia Kamar defied Sharia Law and risked death by stoning to become the first Muslim lesbian couple to marry in the UK.

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Former Focus The On Family Spokesman Apologizes For Advocating Ex-Gay Therapy

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 1:48 PM April 25, 2013
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Former Focus On The Family Spokesman, John Paulk apologizes, acknowledging that he hurt people while championing the ex-gay movement.

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Sen. Rob Portman’s Gay Son Will Speaks Publicly For The First Time And He Will Make You Cry

by David Badash ● 9:21 AM March 25, 2013
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Will Portman writes an op-ed describing his coming out process that is heartbreakingly warm and inspiring, educational, and may expose as premature some of the assumptions many made.

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Josh Healey Comes Out

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 10:37 AM February 26, 2013
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We regularly consider the perils of coming out as gay to conservative parents. Josh Healey imagined what it would be like if a straight son had to come out to his liberal parents. Turns out it’s hilarious. Want a laugh? Give it a look.

Coming Out

Jimmy Hales Comes Out As A Gay Mormon – Really!

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 12:43 PM February 21, 2013
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What if you came out and no one believed you? Gay Mormon, Jimmy Hales, recorded the reactions of his friends and family as he tries to convince them he is, really, truly, actually, happily gay.

Celebrities

Jim Nabors, ’60′s Star of ‘Gomer Pyle’ Is Gay, Marries Partner Of 38 Years

by David Badash ● 11:28 AM January 30, 2013
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Jim Nabors, who played the beloved character of Gomer Pyle on the 1960′s hit comedy, “The Andy Griffith Show,” has come out as gay and announce he recently married his partner of 38 years.

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High School Senior Comes Out At School, Gets Standing Ovation, Interview With Thomas Roberts

by David Badash ● 1:21 PM January 25, 2013
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NJ high school senior Jacob Rudolph came out onstage, got a stranding ovation, and an interview with MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts. Watch both videos.

Celebrities

Victor Garber, Actor In ‘Argo’ And ‘Alias,’ Is Gay And ‘Everybody Knows’

by David Badash ● 7:00 AM January 15, 2013
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Victor Garber, the 63-year old actor whose incredible career includes well-known roles in “Alias,” “Argo,” and “Titanic,” is gay, and “everybody knows” he says.

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On Our Radar – Your Holiday Mom

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM December 16, 2012
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It may be the season of home and hearth, but thousands of LGBTQ kids will be spending the season rejected by their families. Your Holiday Mom offers these at-risk young people support and encouragement when their own families let them down. Today, Your Holiday Mom, and the true Christmas spirit, are On Our Radar.

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Gay Boxer Orlando Cruz Wins First Match Since Coming Out

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 7:30 AM October 21, 2012
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Two weeks ago, featherweight boxer Orlando Cruz became the first man in a major sport to come out as gay. Friday night, he won his first bout since making the announcement. “This was my moment.” Said Cruz. “And I won!”

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‘Insanity’ Workout Creator Shaun T Gets Married, Comes Out Via A Retweet

by David Badash ● 5:06 PM October 15, 2012
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Insanity workout creator Shaun T just pulled an Anderson Cooper/Sam Champion NBD coming out, by retweeting a photo taken at his wedding this weekend.

Arts

8 Days Left To Make A 10-Year Project Celebrating LGBTQ Student Athletes A Reality

by Keph Senett ● 1:14 PM September 10, 2012
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Photographer Jeff Sheng has spent the more than nine years traveling across the United States and Canada to photograph out high school and college-level athletes.

2012 Olympics: Who Are The LGBT Athletes?

2012 Olympics: Who Are The LGBT Athletes? Day Twenty-Four — Mayssa Pessoa

by Stuart Wilber ● 10:00 PM August 10, 2012
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Brazil’s premiere women’s handball goalie makes no secret about being an out and proud Olympian.

2012 Olympics: Who Are The LGBT Athletes?

Olympic Gold Medalist Megan Rapinoe On Why Gay Athletes Should Come Out

by Stuart Wilber ● 11:12 AM August 10, 2012
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“For the record I am gay” said Olympian Megan Rapinoe. Now, the gold medallist lets the world know why it is important for gay athletes to come out.

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