From 'Transparent' to Tim Cook, 2014's best LGBTQ media stories

Tim Cook came out as the first openly gay CEO of a fortune 500 company. Ellen Page took it upon herself as a 'social obligation' to come out at a human rights event about bullying. Country star Kacey Musgraves made a huge stance as an ally with her diversity-affirming and CMA song of the year hit 'Follow Your Arrow.'

Stars from Dolly Parton to Sam Smith made headlines and there are more LGBTQ characters on television than ever before. 2014 was a huge year for the LGBTQ community and it's allies. Huff Post Live recaps the biggest stories for the LGBTQ community.

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