Athlete Ally's Hudson Taylor, New York Times reporter William Rhoden, and Dan Savage joined Chris Hayes last night to talk about what the reaction … [Read more...] about Hudson Taylor, William Rhoden, and Dan Savage Join Chris Hayes to Discuss Jason Collins, Gay Athletes: VIDEO
Coming Out
Towleroad Talking Points: An NBA Player is Gay and Out
BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories JASON COLLINS It was a hugely important day in both the sports and LGBT worlds. Veteran … [Read more...] about Towleroad Talking Points: An NBA Player is Gay and Out
Martina Navratilova: Jason Collins’ Coming Out ‘Will Save Lives’
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who helped pave the way for Jason Collins' coming out with her own years ago, praised Jason Collins in a Sports … [Read more...] about Martina Navratilova: Jason Collins’ Coming Out ‘Will Save Lives’
Bill Clinton Praises Jason Collins’ Coming Out: ‘The Straightforward Statement of a Good Man’
Former President Bill Clinton released this statement today reacting to NBA center Jason Collins coming out of the closet: I have known Jason Collins … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Praises Jason Collins’ Coming Out: ‘The Straightforward Statement of a Good Man’
Boston Pride Parade Organizers to Jason Collins: We Want You to be Grand Marshal
Boston Pride has formally invited NBA player Jason Collins to lead its Pride parade: “Boston Pride has formally invited Jason Collins to be a Marshal … [Read more...] about Boston Pride Parade Organizers to Jason Collins: We Want You to be Grand Marshal
Interview: Yen Tan on His New Film ‘Pit Stop’, Gay Panic, and Realistic Sex Scenes
Marcus DeAnda and Bill Heck star in the new gay drama "Pit Stop"BY NATHANIEL ROGERS With Outfest and other LGBT film festivals right … [Read more...] about Interview: Yen Tan on His New Film ‘Pit Stop’, Gay Panic, and Realistic Sex Scenes
White House Praises Jason Collins for ‘Courage’ in Coming Out: VIDEO
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was asked if Obama had any remarks about NBA player Jason Collins' decision to come out of the closet. … [Read more...] about White House Praises Jason Collins for ‘Courage’ in Coming Out: VIDEO
Jason Collins’ Twin Jarron on His Brother’s Coming Out: ‘I’ve Never Been More Proud of Him’
Jason Collins, the NBA Center who came out of the closet today and is now the first active male openly gay athlete in a major professional sport, has … [Read more...] about Jason Collins’ Twin Jarron on His Brother’s Coming Out: ‘I’ve Never Been More Proud of Him’
How Jason Collins Prepared to Tell the World He’s Gay
SI's Jon Wertheim talks about the preparation for Jason Collins' momentous coming out today: Last Wednesday Collins invited two Sports … [Read more...] about How Jason Collins Prepared to Tell the World He’s Gay
NBA Center Jason Collins: ‘I’m Gay’
Jason Collins, a center who played for the Washington Wizards last season and is now a free agent, today became the first openly gay male player in a … [Read more...] about NBA Center Jason Collins: ‘I’m Gay’