Growing Up Transgender in Romania

Alexandra Crisbășan / Truthdig Apr 22, 2019 A young man talks about transitioning in his home country and then emigrating for a fresh start. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Growing Up Transgender in Romania

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Americans Should Be Freaking Out About Online Censorship

Larry Gross / Truthdig Aug 20, 2018 The approaches Facebook and Google are taking toward free speech are a serious cause for concern; scientists have found a song that reduces anxiety; meanwhile, our national debt has hit historic highs. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The High School Valedictory Address You Weren’t Supposed to Hear

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jun 4, 2015 Evan Young was valedictorian of this year's graduating class at Twin Peaks Charter Academy High School in Longmont, Colo. He'd planned to give his valedictory address at the graduation ceremony May 16. But Principal B.J. Buchmann didn't give him the chance. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

More Than 100 Gay Athletes Came Out in 2014

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Dec 3, 2014 From amateurs to professionals to Olympians, 2014 was the year of the gay athlete. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Apple CEO Tim Cook

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 1, 2014 Tim Cook's statement that he is gay, and considers the fact a gift, is an important event in a line that leads back to Harvey Milk. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘A Closet Is No Place for a Person to Live’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 8, 2013 Former diner server Ash Beckham uses a story about a child frankly questioning her gender to talk about the necessity that bears upon everyone -- gay and straight alike -- of having difficult conversations. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘I’m a 34-Year-Old NBA Center. I’m Black. And I’m Gay’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 29, 2013 With those courageous words, longtime NBA player Jason Collins made history Monday by coming out as the first openly gay athlete in major professional sports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Watch What Happens When 12th-Grader Comes Out to Entire School

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 24, 2013 "Most of you see me every day. You see me acting the part of 'straight' Jacob, when I am in fact LGBT," Jacob Rudolph said. "Unlike millions of other LGBT teens who have had to act every day to avoid verbal harassment and physical violence, I'm not going to do it anymore." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jodie Foster Reveals She’s Gay During Golden Globes Speech

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 14, 2013 Actress Jodie Foster finally addressed years of media speculation when she casually came out while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement during the Golden Globes on Sunday night. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Let George Takei Help You Come Out This Holiday Season

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 20, 2012 During Conan O'Brien's show Tuesday, sidekick Andy Richter advertised a limited-time offer in which he, comedian Deon Cole, the Basic Cable Band and George Takei will tell your family you're gay. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Anderson Cooper: Gay and Proud of It

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 2, 2012 Anderson Cooper has long been rumored to be gay. For the most part, however, he's managed to keep his private life private and has never publicly addressed those rumors (not even in his memoir, released a few years ago). Until Monday, that is. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )