Chris Kluwe, omnipresent and outspoken LGBT activist/ally and recently fired athlete, appeared on Anderson Cooper's show last night to discuss the recent controversy surrounding his departure from his NFL team.  The Sparkleponies author sported a "Principle 6" hat while discussing the legality and ethics surrounding his termination -- supposedly brought about by Kluwe's activism -- by the Minnesota Vikings.

Says Kluwe:

I made sure that I had witnesses because that's a very easy defamation of character case and it would be pretty easy for him to prevail in a court of law...I am 100% confident in everything I related is how it happened and really encouraged by the fact that the Vikings are taking it seriously and opening an investigation because I think once they talk with people they'll find out what happened.

Check out the video, below.

Kluwe was also interviewed by MSNBC's Chris Hayes on the issue. Kluwe, again, delivered an important message:

This doesn't just happen to me. This happens to millions of people across the country. But things are getting better. Progress is being made. At the same time, we can't just be content with the progress that's been made. We have to strive for more progress so that when that player does come out they know that they have support...

h/t: Towleroad