Out100: Readers' Choice Award 2013

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"I'm a proud gay Christian," Mary Lambert announced to a crowd at a GLAAD event that took place this month in New York City. She received cheers in response. This is only the beginning of the praise for the emerging singer-songwriter who has found her voice both musically as well as lending her talent for LGBT advocacy. Keep Reading →

The actor beloved by millions for his role as Hikaru Sulu of the USS Enterprise in the original Star Trek TV series (along with six blockbuster movies) hasn't rested on his laurels, transforming his considerable pop culture clout into advocacy efforts for both LGBT rights as well as Japanese-American relations. Takei, who came out publicly in 2005 although he never hid his sexuality or personal life, currently serves as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign "Coming Out Project" and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force announced he will be the recipient of the organization's 2013 National Leadership Award. He supports an effort to not allow Russia to host the 2014 Winter Olympics and has signed a petition to move the event to Vancouver, where it was last hosted. Keep Reading →

Although he's one of America's most-celebrated fashion designers, Thom Browne was largely unknown to the majority of Americans until Michelle Obama wore one of his meticulously structured designs--a subtly checkered, navy silk coat, and dress--to her husband's inauguration earlier this year. Keep Reading →

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