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An out gay newscaster had a panic attack on-air — then recovered and came back
“I’m actually going to need to stop for a second. Some of you may know that I occasionally get affected by some panic attacks, and actually that’s happening right now," Nate Byrne said.
August 19, 2024
Gay New Orleans Meteorologist Has Perfect Clap Back at Homophobes
Weatherman David Bernard didn't let a homophobic email slide past him without calling the sender out.
July 27, 2022
Gay Meteorologist Fired After Anti-Trump Post, Claims Bias at Work
Sven Sundgaard claims the news station discriminated against him because he is gay and Jewish.
April 27, 2021
A gay Miami meteorologist warns of climate change making hurricanes like Milton the 'new normal'
There are parts of Florida, and elsewhere, where people won’t be able to live in 20 years, says out meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin.
October 9, 2024
Sam Champion Talks Extreme Weather and Climate Change
Weather isn't going to suddenly become less extreme, says the out meteorologist.
August 28, 2023
Weatherman, Erick Adame, Fired After Webcam Appearance, Nudes Leaked
The gay New York City meteorologist released a lengthy statement on his social media.
September 19, 2022
Gay U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen bridges divide in rural Illinois
The trusted former television meteorologist explained his approach to representing his constituents in an interview with The Advocate.
November 1, 2024
Weatherman Erick Adame Opens Up About Exposing Himself Online, His Firing, and His Future
In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, the out former meteorologist is revealing unheard details the night he went live on a webcam.
September 28, 2023
Gary from Nickelodeon's 'Are You Afraid of the Dark' is living out and proud
Hello, Ross Hull!
October 3, 2024
Gay 'Twister' Fan Gets His Dream Proposal
If they don't get to the storm cellar soon, they could end up "over the rainbow."
May 29, 2019
Cause of 'Storm Chasers' Star Joel Taylor's Death Revealed
Taylor, who died in January on a gay cruise, had ingested a lethal mix of drugs.
June 26, 2018
Gay Former Weatherman Blasts Sexual Predators For Exploiting Him
Erick Adame says that the unwanted attention and continued seeking out of videos of him have left him hurt.
January 3, 2023
Gay Weatherman Could Be First Out Congressman From Illinois
Eric Sorensen has won the nomination in the state's 17th Congressional District.
June 29, 2022
At LGBTQ Journalists Event, Emcee Calls Attendees 'Its'
A joke by an Ohio weatherman went wildy awry, resulting in an apology and resignation.
September 10, 2018
WATCH John Oliver on Respecting Trans: It Isn't That Hard
Celebrating their 'courage' and then not working to end anti-trans discrimination is wrong, says Oliver.
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June 29, 2015
Sam Champion Preps New Weather Channel Show
The out Champion's new morning show will put him in competition with his former broadcast home, Good Morning America.
February 19, 2014
Houston News Anchor Shares He's Gay & Marrying a Weatherman on Social
Steven Romo of Houston's KTRK came out in a heartfelt post.
August 4, 2021
Kidnapped in Iraq: The closet or death
Peace activist James Loney knew he would be killed if his Iraqi captors found out he is gay. So did his partner, Dan, back in Canada, who had to go back into the closet.
August 14, 2006
Pete Buttigieg combats hurricane relief disinformation & discusses ongoing disaster response
The out U.S. transportation secretary talked about why Republican disinformation about hurricane relief is so dangerous for disaster victims.
October 9, 2024