Category Archives: Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues

Stand-Up Comedy, Rape Jokes, and the Word “Faggot”

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Ampersand

The New York Times quotes Sarah Silverman: “I need more rape jokes,” she shouted nasally before letting her fans in on what she called a comedy secret, that such jokes are actually not so “edgy” after all. “Who’s going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Popular (and unpopular) culture, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 7 Comments

Closeted Gay Man Terrified His Wife Will Discover His Secret

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Ampersand

I realize it’s just wooden acting, but if we pretend the acting is top-notch, it’s hard not to notice how very, very conflicted the husband seems. Via Tod Kelly.

Posted in Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues | 1 Comment

New Mexico Court Says Photographers Are Legally Required To Photograph Same-Sex Commitment Ceremonies

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Ampersand

I wanted to comment briefly on Elane Photography vs Willock. The case is pretty simple. Vanessa Willock emailed Elane Photography asking if they’d photograph her and her partner’s same-sex commitment ceremony (New Mexico law doesn’t recognize gay marriages). Elaine Huguenin … Continue reading →

Posted in Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues | 44 Comments

Confidential NOM strategy memo: “Provoke the gay marriage base… fan the hostility.”

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Ampersand

[Crossposted at Family Scholars Blog.] From the Associated Press: The leading national organization opposing same-sex marriage has sought to split the Democratic Party base by pitting African-Americans and Hispanics against gay-rights groups, according to confidential strategy memos made public by … Continue reading →

Posted in Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Race, racism and related issues, Same-Sex Marriage | 9 Comments

You Have To Watch This Video

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

It speaks for itself: Edited to add the following description and transcript, helpfully provided by Jen in Ohio: A fair-skinned boy approximately age 14 with short dishwater blond hair sits in a desk chair. There are closed window blinds behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues | 27 Comments

A Civil Discussion: Should SSM Opponents Lose Their Children?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Myca

I think that as our understanding of what it means to be a parent evolves and our understanding of how damaging homophobia is evolves, we must consider the possibility that opponents of Same Sex Marriage are, by teaching their children … Continue reading →

Posted in George: What is Marriage, Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues | 34 Comments

Prop 8 Proponents Have Standing To Defend It In Court

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Myca

NPR Report The Full Decision I think this is the right decision. I’m in favor of full legal equality for all citizens. I don’t believe that there is a legitimate state interest in restricting marriage rights to heterosexual couples. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Free speech, censorship, copyright law, etc., Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues | 23 Comments

Please Stop Snarking About Marcus Bachmann’s Sexual Orientation

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Ampersand

There’s been a lot of smarmy talk about Marcus Bachmann, the husband of anti-gay presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, being secretly gay. Not because anyone knows of him having actually, you know, had sex with men. But because of the way … Continue reading →

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues | 28 Comments

Thank You, Minnesota GOP

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jeff Fecke

You know, I think I need to thank the Minnesota GOP for its decision to push through an anti-same-sex-marriage amendment. Don’t get me wrong; I don’t support the amendment. I couldn’t oppose it more if it was a proposed constitutional amendment … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics, Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Same-Sex Marriage | 18 Comments

You Cannot Hide

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Jeff Fecke

Bradlee Dean wasn’t supposed to give the invocation at the start of yesterday’s Minnesota House session. Oh, I don’t mean he wasn’t scheduled, or was a last-minute replacement or something; all indications are that he was invited by Rep. Ernie … Continue reading →

Posted in Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Same-Sex Marriage | 1 Comment