15 Moments in 2014 That Made Our Feminist Hearts Burst With Joy

At the Human Rights Campaign's Thrive Conference, actress Ellen Page came out in a powerful speech where she declared that she was "tired of lying by omission" and spoke passionately about that lead to the announcement.

"I'm here today because I am gay," Ellen said, "and because maybe I can make a difference. To help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility."