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Coming Out

The Advocate covers everything you need to know about coming out, including the latest stories on public figures who come out as LGBT. The process of coming out varies for each person. Some lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people come out to friends and family at an early age, while others lead a more private life. Activists such as Harvey Milk advocated for all LGBT people to come out of the closet, in order to help increase visibility of the cause and sway the hearts and minds of the American public. For many, the process is difficult and ongoing throughout a lifetime.

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Cassandra Peterson
Arts & Entertainment
Elvira, Cassandra Peterson, Comes Out, Talks 19-Year Relationship

The Mistress of the Dark opens up about her secret relationship with another woman in Yours Cruelly, Elvira.

September 21 2021 3:19 PM
dj minx
Arts & Entertainment
Detroit Music Legend DJ Minx Comes Out, Opens Up About Her 'Queendom'

"If I have to kiss my career goodbye because no one loves me or cares for me anymore because of [my sexuality], then so be it because I have to live my life."

September 16 2021 5:24 PM
Cam
News
Parkland Activist Cameron Kasky Comes Out: 'I Wanted to Be Straight'

Kasky also criticized white gay men for espousing ignorant views on bisexuality and demisexuality.

September 13 2021 4:54 PM
Bryan Ruby
Sports
Bryan Ruby Becomes Only Active Pro Baseballer to Be Out as Gay

Ruby, who plays for an Oregon minor league team, is also a country music songwriter.

12:52 PM
David Archuleta
People
David Archuleta Says His Coming Out Began With A Message From God

The American Idol alum opens up about the spiritual journey that led him to come out.

11:22 AM
Clay Davies
Sports
Elite Cyclist Clay Davies Comes Out, Slams His Sport

Davies decried professional cycling's lack of support for LGBTQ+ riders.

August 23 2021 5:01 PM
Mae Whitman
Arts & Entertainment
Owl House's Mae Whitman Comes Out as 'Proud+Happy' to Be Pansexual

“I know I can fall in love with people of all genders.”

August 17 2021 11:04 AM
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