# days since the last prominent homophobe came out pro-gay:
Latest winner:
Rep. Aaron Schock (R), March 5, 2020
Consistently anti-LGBT voting ex-Congressman jock came out gay & to "support LGBTQ rights" after being caught making out with another guy at Coachella, "because of the extraordinary, brave people who had the courage to fight for our rights when I did not"
41 previous winners (avg days held: 123)
| Pic | Name | Date | Days held: | Reaction to outing |
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Rev. McKrae Game (HfW) | Aug. 30, 2019 | 188 | founder of Southern Baptist "conversion therapy" organization came out ex-ex-gay; wants "all ex-gay ministry dismantled" |
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TN Rep. Bill Sanderson (R) | July 24, 2019 | 37 | resigned to spend more time with his winery |
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David Matheson (LDS) | Jan. 20, 2019 | 185 | 
Mormon "gay conversion" therapist came out as ex-ex-gay but pro-ex-gay |
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Rev. Ernest Angley | Jan. 19, 2019 | 1 | anti-gay, pro-vasectomy televangelist admitted mutual masturbation (but "didn't make him cum") in recorded phone call; also subject of current lawsuit by former employee alleging sexual abuse (answer), with counter-claim by Angley for defamation (answer); trial scheduled for Nov. 4, 2019 |
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Dr. Norman Goldwasser | Nov. 2, 2018 | 78 |
"gay conversion" therapist, "unable to help [him]self" from Manhunt hookups. |
| Dr. Melvyn Iscove | March 9, 2018 | 238 | "gay conversion" therapist sexually abusing his patients had license revoked, & ordered to pay CAD$124k | |
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OK. Sen. Ralph Shortey (R) | March 16, 2017 | 358 | charged with 3 felonies for soliciting teen male prostitute, pled guilty to child sex trafficking to get child porn charges dropped; resigned after being suspended; body cam & interrogation video released |
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Bp. Kevin Kanouse (ELCA) | July 27, 2015 | 598 | came out voluntarily to Evangelical Youth Gathering |
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Rep. Dennis Hastert (R) | June 5, 2015 | 52 | indicted (and convicted in part) for felony bank fraud related to hush money to former male high school student, accused by sister of 2nd victim |
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N.D. Rep. Randy Boehning (R) | April 27, 2015 | 39 | outed on Grindr after voting against anti-discrimination bill; acknowledged it was him |
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Frazier Glenn Cross (KKK/WPP) | April 24, 2014 | 368 | arrested for JCC shootings, unrelated to reported rape of male prostitute |
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Javier Suárez Pascagaza | November 10, 2013 | 166 | leading Columbian gay marriage opponent outed, doesn't deny when asked |
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Alan Chambers (EI) | June 20, 2013 | 143 | "ex-gay" ministry leader formally apologized for damage done by Exodus |
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John Paulk (ex LWO) | April 24, 2013 | 57 |
former "ex-gay" spokesman came out against "ex-gay movement"
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Cardinal Keith O'Brien (RC) | Feb 23, 2013 | 60 | anti-gay cardinal "used night prayers as an excuse for inappropriate contact" with subordinates; forced to resign by retiring pope, initial denials followed by confession |
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Ryan J. Muehlhauser | Nov 8, 2012 | 107 | "ex-gay" counseling pastor charged with sexually assaulting clients |
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MO. Rep. Zach Wyatt (R) | May 2, 2012 | 188 |
came out voluntarily to oppose "Don't Say Gay" bill; in office until 2013, withdrew from re-election to study marine biology |
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Jeremy Marks (C UK) | April 20, 2012 | 12 |
came out voluntarily, now advocating ex-ex-gay |
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Kathryn Lehman (R) | March 28th, 2012 | 23 |
came out voluntarily, now advocating repeal of anti-gay law she helped write |
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Sheriff Paul Babeu (R) | February 16, 2012 | 43 | came out and spoke in favor of same-sex marriage after threatened ex-boyfriend got a lawyer |
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Michael Berry | February 15, 2012 | 1 | deleted Twitter & Facebook accounts |
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Mayor Greg Davis (R) | December 16, 2011 | 60 | came out after ironic audit showed city paid for gay sex shop purchase |
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John Smid (ex LIA) | October 11, 2011 | 65 | came out voluntarily, now advocating ex-ex-gay |
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Msgr. Ian Dempsey (RC) | Sept. 15, 2011 | 26 | denied wrongdoing, victim under confessional gag order |
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Rev. Markku Koivisto (Lu) | Sept. 11, 2011 | 4 | resigned, admitted homosexual infidelity; convicted of sexual abuse of 17yo boy, sentenced to 15 months jail, 30h community service, & €15,500 compensation |
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Sen. Roberto Arango (R / NPP) | Aug. 29, 2011 | 13 | resigned, denial: "documenting weight loss"; came out 2.5 years later |
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Rep. Philip Hinkle (R) | Aug. 12, 2011 | 17 | stayed in office 1 year; didn't run for reelection |
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Rev. Albert Odulele (GHIP) | March 31, 2011 | 133 | religously conflicted, pled guilty, served 4 months in prison |
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Rev. Eddie Long (NBMBC) | Sept. 21, 2010 | 191 | denial |
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Chm. Ken Mehlman (R) | Aug. 26, 2010 | 26 | came out voluntarily, resigned, now advocating for gay rights; organized SCOTUS briefs pro same-sex marriage (twice) & against anti-gay discrimination |
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Rev. George Rekers (SBC) | May 4, 2010 | 113 | resigned, denial: "lifting luggage" |
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Sen. Roy Ashburn (R) | March 9, 2010 | 56 | came out voluntarily, now advocating for gay rights |
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CoS Mark Buse (R) | Sept. 22, 2008 | 534 | no response to outing; worked for anti-gay McCain until 2012 |
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Glenn Murphy, Jr. (R) | Nov. 9, 2007 | 317 | resigned for "business opportunity"; sentenced to 6 years in prison (4 years suspended) for performing non-consensual fellatio |
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Rep. Richard Curtis (R) | Oct. 30, 2007 | 10 | resigned, filed extortion charges |
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Rep. Bob Allen (R) | July 27, 2007 | 94 | resigned, denial: "scared into paying $20 to give fellatio" |
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Sen. Larry Craig (R) | June 11, 2007 | 46 | denial: "wide stance"; 2015: named as frequent employer of male sex workers |
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Rev. Ted Haggard (NAE) | Nov. 3, 2006 | 220 | resigned, denial: "just buying meth"; in 2012, supported same-sex marriage |
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Rep. Mark Foley (R) | Sept. 28, 2006 | 35 | resigned, admitted via lawyer |
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Hon. James E. West (R) | May 5, 2005 | 509 | removed from office, partially admitted |
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Rep. David Dreier (R) | Sept. 24, 2004 | 223 | in office until 2013, mixed voting record after outing |
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Rep. Ed Schrock (R) | Aug. 30, 2004 | 25 | ended reelection campaign |
at least admitted it, or came out voluntarily
did a 180° change and started supporting gay rights after coming out
made significant pro-LGBT impact after coming out
Why do I list people who now support gay rights? Because they used to be gay homophobes.
It's important to show both that another anti-gay person in power was hypocritical, and that people can change.
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Inclusion criteria:
- had power (political, religious, or social),
- used that power anti-LGBT, and
- turned out to be a closet case.
Political/religious affiliation is not a factor.
Being a closet case who's not actively anti-gay is just sad, not hypocritical, so doesn't count.
Pedophilia isn't homosexuality, so that doesn't either.
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