Fri-Gay: Chris Kluwe Speaks Out,Zeke Thomas Comes Out, Utah Marriage Goes On, And More!

      It's Fri-Gay once again, and this week was filled with news pertaining to the GLBT community. One of the biggest stories is a piece that former Minnesota Vikings player Chris Kluwe wrote that said that he was let go from the NFL for supporting gay rights. He even said that coaches made homophobic remarks in his presence due to his advocacy, and that one even stated that gays should be moved to an island and nuked. Mike Priefer, the coach who allegedly made the statement, has come out denying Kluwe's claim, but Kluwe stands firm to his proclamation.

Kluwe (Image Via www.lavendermagazine.com)

     Keeping with sports news, Zeke Thomas, son of NBA star Isaiah Thomas, acknowledged his sexuality this week. Zeke, who is a DJ, said that his parents were totally cool with him being gay. He joins Magic Johnson's son of two sons of sportsmen who have come out recently. Congratulations Zeke on being open about your sexuality.
     In celebrity news, Ricky Martin and his boyfriend of five years have officially broken up. Clay Aiken, gay former American Idol contestant, is reportedly thinking about making a run for Congress in North Carolina. Thomas Roberts, out MSNBC host, is getting a new gig on "Way Too Early" on the Peacock network's cable news channel, moving from his slot at 11 a.m. He will also be a contributor on "Morning Joe". In other gay anchor news, Robin Robert's coming out garnered her a tweet from Michelle Obama congratulating her on acknowledging the fact that she's gay. Not too shabby Robin, not too shabby at all!
       Last but not least, Utah gay marriages are still going on in spite of every conservative in the state trying to get a stay put on them. I don't know what will happen in this instance, but I have a feeling that the conservatives will have a lost cause on their hands if it ever gets to the Supreme Court. In the meantime, every county in Utah is issuing gay marriage licenses, and the wedding industry is booming in "The Beehive State". Who knows, maybe by this week it will all be settled and gay marriage will be in Utah to stay? Come back next Friday to find out and happy Fri-Gay to you and yours!