Fans Show Support for Against Me! Singer Tom Gabel
Last night, Rolling Stone broke the news of Against Me! singer Tom Gabel’s decision to come out as transgender and begin living as a woman named Laura Jane Grace. The news came in the midst of a dark day for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community nationwide, with word that North Carolina’s constitutional ban on gay marriage had been approved. In spite of that, the response to Gabel’s announcement was largely supportive, wishing her well and applauding her bravery in going public.
Here’s what you had to say…
So brave of her, the world needs more of this — Tom Gabel of Against Me! comes out as transgender (via @RollingStone)rollingstone.com/music/news/tom…
— Cassie Aylward (@eissacaylward) May 9, 2012
Wow. This must have taken a lot of courage! Proud of you tom. I’ll be forever a fan of yours. rollingstone.com/music/news/tom… via @rollingstone
— Anne Clamour (@aceydceeey) May 9, 2012
having the courage to be who u are is beautiful: Tom Gabel of Against Me! Comes Out as Transgender: bit.ly/J2VgBv (via @rollingstone)
— Marie Sciangula (@Marie_A2F) May 9, 2012
@teganandsara @rollingstone Wow, this is definitely going to open up a dialogue. And, still on my playlist -> youtube.com/watch?v=DWv4KD…
— Liz Lopez (@Lizvivirlife) May 9, 2012
Amidst a day of H8, something brave & beautiful. Tom Gabel of Against Me! Comes Out as Transgender bit.ly/J2VgBv (via @rollingstone)
— Rose Field (@jesusofraleigh) May 9, 2012
And suddenly my relationship troubles seem pointless“@RollingStone: Tom Gabel of Against Me! comes out as transgender bitly.com/J2VgBu””
— Derek McElwee (@DerekSurfs) May 9, 2012
I suggest that skeptics of @RollingStone‘s Laura Gabel story actually read it before commenting. It’s excellent, sensitive work.
— Meredith Clark (@MeredithLClark) May 9, 2012
@AnthonyRaneri @RollingStone im soo shocked. whats more unbelievable is how supportive his WIFE is! thats love though 😉
— shannan kelly (@shannanWTF) May 9, 2012
I kinda can’t believe this. Her voice will change. Tom Gabel of Against Me! Comes Out as Transgender rollingstone.com/music/news/tom… @rollingstone
— Nghia Nguyen (@stillhype) May 9, 2012
You’ve got balls woman. (Sorry, I had to.)rollingstone.com/music/news/tom… via @rollingstone
— Jackie Vandinther (@JackVanD) May 9, 2012
First Mike Kirsch, now… – Tom Gabel of Against Me! Comes Out as Transgender rollingstone.com/music/news/tom… via @rollingstone
— Mike Andrick (@mikeandrick) May 9, 2012
But Laura/@rollingstone forgot about @MinaCaputo, who’s also a rockstar in my book. #againstme
— Chris (@clarityandchaos) May 9, 2012
Stoked to see @cassblackbird shot @tommygabel for @RollingStone story. She’s the master at gender-bending photography. twitter.com/shelleyleejone…
— Shelley Jones (@shelleyleejones) May 9, 2012
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