INQUIRER.net: Obama calls Collins, offers support on coming out

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Obama calls Collins, offers support on coming out Apr 30th 2013, 00:38 WASHINGTON (AP) — A groundbreaking pronouncement from NBA veteran Jason Collins — "I'm gay" — reverberated Monday through Washington, generating accolades from lawmakers on Twitter and a supportive phone call from President Barack Obama.   Hours after Collins disclosed his sexuality in an online article, Obama reached out by phone, expressing his support and telling Collins he was impressed by his courage, the White House said.   Collins, 34, becomes the first active player in one of four major North American professional sports leagues to come out as gay. He has played for six teams in 12 seasons, including this past season with the Washington Wizards, an... Keep on reading: Obama calls Collins, offers support on coming out Media files: Jason-Collins2.jpg (image/jpeg)

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