Category Archives: Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues

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.

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Church in Florida to Host "International Burn the Quran Day" to Commemorate the September 11 Attacks

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

The poet Kazim Ali posted this to his Facebook page, saying that he thought it “had to be a myth,” and that is what it sounds like at first, but the Dove World Outreach Center is indeed inviting people to … Continue reading →

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