Five songs for National Coming Out Day

To mark the 24th annual National Coming Out Day, here are five songs that speak directly to coming out, encourage tolerance or could easily be interpreted as pro-gay.

Murs, “Animal Style.”

Beastie Boys, “All Lifestyles.”

Girl in a Coma, “Smart.”

The Replacements, “I Will Dare.”

Green Day, “Coming Clean.”

Algonquin College journalism grad. Podcaster @qqcpod.

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