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Betty Who
People

Queer Pop Star Betty Who On Inspirations, Coming Out, and New Music

"You have to do what's best for you in the time that it's best for you and be gentle with yourself along the way," Betty Who says to those thinking of coming out.

Queer son coming out to his parents
News

An LGBTQ+ Guide to Coming Out Safely and Happily

Today is a day for honoring coming out, and all the related hopes, fears, dreams, and expectations for the queer future.

President Joe Biden
Politics

Biden Calls Out Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation on National Coming Out Day

"To LGBTQ+ people across the country, and especially those who are contemplating coming out: know that ... you will have a community -- and a nation -- to welcome you."

JetBlue
Business

JetBlue Spotlights Coming Out Day Stories of LGBTQ Employees

The airline also promised a "special surprise" for those who share their own #ComingOutDay stories.

Coming Out Day
People

10 Celebs Sending Love to LGBTQ Youth on National Coming Out Day

Angelica Ross, Adam Rippon, Karamo Brown, Paula Abdul, Patricia Arquette, Dan Levy, and more send messages of support.

A Prayer for Bobby on Coming Out Day
Opinion

A Prayer for Bobby on Coming Out Day

Mary Griffith is maintaining her gay son's legacy by fighting to end "conversion therapy."

National Coming Out Day
People

These Openly LGBTQ Elected Officials Tell Their Coming-Out Stories

We worked with the Victory Fund to gather the coming-out stories of openly LGBTQ elected officials and candidates.

Coming Out Day: A Brief History
Exclusives

Coming Out Day: A Brief History

The origin story of October 11.

When Adam Rippon Knew It Was Time to Come Out
Books

How Adam Rippon's 5th-Grade Sexual Awakening Led to His Coming Out

Read the Olympic medalist's coming out story in this excerpt from his memoir, Beautiful on the Outside.

Why National Coming Out Day Matters
Opinion

Why National Coming Out Day Matters

There are still too many people are still living in the closet because the world is still not full accepting. 

Ushering in A New Era of Belonging for the LGBTQ+ Community
Opinion

Buttigieg: I Will Usher in a New Era for the LGBTQ+ Community

"As a gay man running for president, I am proud to lend my voice to the broader struggle for equality," the presidential candidate writes.

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