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Popular vloggers speak out against homophobia on YouTube

Watch the whole video, and renew your faith in the Internet's science community.

On Jun 11, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Michael Sam kisses boyfriend, makes history upon hearing he’s been drafted into the NFL

Just months after taking the bold step of coming out before the NFL draft, Michael Sam gets the call that changed history.

On May 11, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Tom Daley might be gay now, but bisexuality still exists

I don't blame Tom Daley for not coming out as gay right away. I didn't either.

On Apr 7, 2014 by [email protected]

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‘Your Holiday Mom’ gives LGBT people a safe place to come out this Christmas

A little family acceptance goes a long way, even if the family is an online surrogate.

On Dec 9, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The advice that helped a dad embrace his gay son

It turns out redditors can dish out some pretty good advice sometimes.

On Sep 18, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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YouTube’s ‘Fred,’ Lucas Cruikshank, comes out as gay

His family and friends have known for years. Now, he's sharing with the entire Internet.

On Aug 21, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Raven-Symoné comes out on Twitter: “I can finally get married!”

"I can finally get married! Yay government! So proud of you," the star tweeted.

On Aug 2, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Gay Mormon captures yearlong coming-out on video

Mormonism is not the most progressive religion, to say the least, but Jimmy Hales is doing his part to make it more accepting.

On Feb 21, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Boy Scout counselor comes out in YouTube video

"The only way we will we ever change the Boy Scouts' discriminatory policies is if those on the front lines representing themselves to thousands of scouts every single summer start engaging in some open dialog on this issue," said Derek Nance.

On Jan 18, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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The 9 best Golden Globes moments in GIF form

Hugh Jackman, Quentin Tarantino, Adele, and more.

On Jan 14, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Italian priest celebrates Coming Out Day on Facebook—literally

On Oct. 11, Don Mario Bonfanti announced on Facebook, “I am a happily gay priest.”

On Oct 17, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Ann Coulter blasted for anti-gay “Disown Your Son Day” tweet

GLAAD issued a statement condemning the conservative pundit for her joke at the expense of gay youth.

On Oct 16, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Mom gives gay redditors a safe place to come out

An online mom made National Coming Out Day easier for members of the r/gaymers subreddit.

On Oct 12, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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How to support National Coming Out Day online

Here's what you can do to make your voice heard today. 

On Oct 11, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Austin Police Department posts touching “It Gets Better” video

Police officers from the Texas city shared their experiences coming out as gay in a video that drew emotional reactions from many viewers.

On Sep 24, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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