Draft:Uncloseted Media
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Uncloseted Media is a nonprofit, independent news organization based in New York City. It was founded in 2024 by journalist Spencer Macnaughton.[1] [2]
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Submission declined on 17 October 2025 by Guessitsavis (talk). This draft is not written from a neutral point of view. Wikipedia articles must be written neutrally in a formal, impersonal, and dispassionate way. They should not read like a blog post, advertisement, or fan page. Rewrite the draft to remove:
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Submission declined on 31 July 2025 by RangersRus (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for organizations and companies. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
Declined by RangersRus 8 months ago.
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Comment: Only a single source has been added since RangersRus previously reviewed this. That source, to the Washington Post, does not contain WP:SIGCOV about the publication. Why has this been resubmitted?
- Comment: Only a single source has been added since RangersRus previously reviewed this. That source, to the Washington Post, does not contain WP:SIGCOV about the publication. Why has this been resubmitted?
- Comment: Only a single source has been added since RangersRus previously reviewed this. That source, to the Washington Post, does not contain WP:SIGCOV about the publication. Why has this been resubmitted?
- Comment: Only a single source has been added since RangersRus previously reviewed this. That source, to the Washington Post, does not contain WP:SIGCOV about the publication. Why has this been resubmitted?
- Comment: I see sufficient references in reliable news sources to provide notability, but there is a concern about neutrality. If that can be cleaned up, it will, in my opinion, be ready for mainspace. Signed, Guessitsavis (she/they) Talk 12:09, 17 October 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: This article seems promotional of both the organisation and Macnaughton. -- NotCharizard 🗨 15:02, 21 August 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Only a single source has been added since RangersRus previously reviewed this. That source, to the Washington Post, does not contain WP:SIGCOV about the publication. Why has this been resubmitted?
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| Formation | September 3, 2024 |
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| Type | website, corporation, nonprofit organization |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) organization |
| Location |
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| Website | https://www.unclosetedmedia.com/ |
Overview
Uncloseted Media is a U.S.-based, non-partisan LGBTQ-focused news publication[3] founded in 2024 by Spencer Macnaughton.
It covers LGBTQ issues in the U.S. and globally, including legislation, healthcare, and social issues affecting queer communities.[4] Topics include legislation affecting LGBTQ rights, healthcare access,[5] religious influences,[6] and issues affecting LGBTQ youth and transgender communities.[7][8]
History
Uncloseted Media officially launched on September 3, 2024, as an online publication providing reporting focused on LGBTQ issues.[9] Its founder stated a focus on reporting about anti‑LGBTQ advocacy and related topics.[10]
The outlet operates under fiscal sponsorship from the nonprofit Resource Impact.[11] At launch it reported approximately $500,000 in pledged donations, including contributions from Gaingels co‑founder Paul Grossinger and Paul Austin of the P. Austin Family Foundation.[4]
The organization launched with author and journalist Charles Kaiser as managing editor,[4] though its website no longer lists him on the masthead.[12]
In late 2024, Uncloseted Media established a content partnership with the UK‑based magazine GAY TIMES.[13]
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Organization
According to its own statements, Uncloseted Media’s funding model combines philanthropic contributions and subscription revenue, with stated aims of maintaining editorial independence and expanding its coverage.[16]
Awards
In 2025, reporting associated with Uncloseted Media received an Azbee Regional Silver Award in the Impact/Investigative category.[17] That work also received a National Institute for Health Care Management Award and was a finalist for the Neal Award for Best Single Article.[18]
Another article from Uncloseted Media on transgender health and eating disorders won the Excellence in Health or Fitness Coverage Award from the National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists.[19]
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