Rocker Caleb Shomo Comes Out As Gay In Emotional Statement + More News

Some news items you might have missed this Memorial Day.

• Queerty: Caleb Shomo (above), the founding member/singer of rock band Beartooth, came out as gay in an emotional message on Instagram on Saturday.

• LGBTQ Nation: ILGA Europe has published its annual Rainbow Map and LGBTQ+ rights index, and Spain has now claimed the number one spot for the most LGBTQ+-positive laws and policies.

• OUT: From Dublin Pride and Rhode Island’s illuminated night parade to GlamCocks in Los Angeles, Out editors reveal the events, parties, and traditions they’re excited for this season.

From Dublin Pride and Rhode Island’s illuminated night parade to GlamCocks in Los Angeles, Out editors reveal the events, parties, and traditions they’re excited for this season. https://t.co/Pwy7cKB3Uy

— Out Magazine (@outmagazine) May 24, 2026

• Stat News: The CDC quietly removed a webpage on safer sex and public gatherings info for avoiding mpox transmission a week before Pride month. Asked why, an HHS spokesperson said it didn’t “align with Administration priorities.”

• Politico: The Supreme Court’s decision to keep tele-health abortions available has made anti-abortion activists even more frustrated with the Trump administration. They are demanding Trump take immediate action or risk depressing conservative turnout in the upcoming midterm elections.

“Our patience has run out,” Kristi Hamrick, who works with Students for Life of America , told Politico. “The pro-life movement…made an investment in Donald Trump. We want a return on that investment.”

Abortion pill case widens anti-abortion activists’ rift with Trump https://t.co/8UUTio6a3u

— POLITICO (@politico) May 25, 2026

• ICYMI: The latest episode of The Randy Report podcast is up! Hit play below to catch up on this week’s LGBTQ headlines in a quick 10-min podcast (no ads).

(lead photo credit: Frank Schwichtenberg, via CC BY-S.A 4.0)