Coming Out Posts Column

queer musicians

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gender

LCD Soundsystem Synth Player Gavin Russom is Trans and We’re So Happy For Her!

“Over the last year and a half, I went from my trans identity being something I was in touch with and worked through in one way or another, to suddenly…

Mey —

Jul 6, 2017

natalie morales

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celebrities (vapid fluff)

Natalie Morales Is Queer: “Parks and Recreation” Star Comes Out in a Heartwarming Essay ‘Cause it’s Still Hard Out Here

“You’re not weird. You’re not bad. You’re not unholy. You’re exactly what God intended you to be. You are exactly what you are supposed to be, because nothing is supposed…

Heather Hogan —

Jun 30, 2017

beyonce

gloria carter

music

Gloria Carter, Blue Ivy’s Grandma, Comes Out As a Lesbian on Jay Z’s “4:44”

Beyoncé’s husband released a new album, but what I’m excited about is the track titled “Smile” where his mother, Gloria Carter, comes out as a lesbian.

Ari —

Jun 30, 2017

basketball

Diana Taurasi

health

Diana Taurasi Is Gay (and Gay Married to Former WNBA Teammate Penny Taylor)

“That was our special thing,” Taurasi said yesterday. “We never kept it secret, we just didn’t want that to be an issue ever.”

Heather Hogan —

May 15, 2017

alia shawkat

bisexuality

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Alia Shawkat is Bisexual: “Arrested Development” Star Casually Comes Out

“I consider myself bisexual, and I think balancing my male and female energies has been a big part of me growing as an actor.”

Heather Hogan —

May 13, 2017

bisexuality

shannon purser

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Shannon Purser Is Bisexual: Stranger Things’ Star Is Her Own Justice for Barb

“I don’t normally do this, but I figure now is just as good a time as any to get personal. I’ve only just recently come out as bisexual to my…

Heather Hogan —

Apr 19, 2017

april fools day or whatever

life

comedy

I’m Serious Now

From now on, what you can expect from me is the proper allocation of meaningful emotion (regret and sorrow) and matter-of-fact breakdowns of the world’s ills.

Erin —

Apr 1, 2017

donald trump

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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 11: Susan Sarandon attends the 'Cafe Society' premiere during the 69th Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2016 in Cannes

celebrities (vapid fluff)

It’s Up To You To Make Susan Sarandon Gay, I Guess

Much like pussies in Donald Trump’s America, Susan Sarandon’s sexual orientation is now “up for grabs.”

Heather Hogan —

Feb 16, 2017

mormons

reality tv

tv news & trailers

Mariah Brown, “Sister Wives” Daughter Comes Out in Emotional and Powerful Episode

Brown called a family meeting, and after a few tense moments where she said “You guys are freaking out, which is making me freak out,” she came out by saying…

Mey —

Jan 4, 2017

end-of-year-list

Lists/Top 10s