Tag Archives: bigotry

Will New Mexico Be #32?

Feeling left out of the nationwide cavalcade of hate, a New Mexico lawmaker has pre-filed a bill which would amend that state constitution to ban same-sex marriage. Senator William Sharer, a Republican from Farmington, has pre-filed legislation that would define marriage as a heterosexual union in the New Mexico Constitution. The bill proposes adding the following text to the constitution: …

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PhoboQuotable – Ken Hutcherson

“Many reading this may not understand where I came up with this concept of calling Christians ‘the new Negro.’ The reason is because there are undeniable similarities. Jim Crow laws were passed to keep me from having my constitutional rights and my rights under the Declaration of Independence of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Even though the Constitution …

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North Carolina Politician Mocks AIDS Death Of Colleague’s Son

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Commissioner Bill James is under fire for mocking the AIDS death of a fellow commissioner’s son during a debate on adding same-sex partner benefits. Toward the end of an emotional, two-hour debate on the topic, James leaned over to commissioner Vilma Leake and asked: “Your son was a homo, really?” Leake responded: “You’re going to make …

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Tweet Of The Day

From NOM’s site: The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) released the following statement today in response to the D.C. Council’s passage of a same-sex marriage bill: “The people of D.C. have a right, guaranteed by the charter, which is D.C.’s constitution, to vote to protect marriage. Politicians on the city council are acting as if they have the right through …

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Fox News In Review

Media Matters recaps the lies, racism, homophobia, and xenophobia of Fox News in 2009. Watch this.

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PhoboQuotable – Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC)

“Marriage is a religious institution. The federal government has no business redefining what it is. Governments should not be in the business of promoting a behavior that’s proven to be destructive to our society.” – State rights advocate Sen. Jim DeMint, who doesn’t think states should have the right to grant same-sex marriage. DeMint on the possibility of a gay …

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Queerantine

Holy Bullies points us to this bit of hate-filled YouTubery. Aside from endorsing Uganda’s “kill gays” bill, Mr. Pleasant Preacher (SRSLY) wants to send all homos to California and put a 30-foot electrified fence around the state. A “queerantine,” he calls it. Alvin at Holy Bullies: This man’s sentiment isn’t something that should be kicked aside by putting on a …

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HomoQuotable – John Corvino

“I have long advocated using the term ‘bigot’ sparingly when referring to gay-rights opponents. It’s not that I don’t think bigotry is a serious problem. On the contrary, it’s vital to identify bigotry for what it is and to expose its tragic effects. It’s also important to learn the lessons of history, including the ways in which bigotry can hide …

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Flogging Gay Pakistanis

Andy Towle points us to this LiveLeak video which purports to show gay Pakistanis being flogged in the street. Clip description: “Homosexuals Pakistanis recieving their punishment. You can see two lovers kiss at 0:15 before their flogging.” Andy notes that the comments on LiveLeak are sickening.

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NOM Booted From Chase Contest

Chase Bank has decided that NOM is ineligible for its $5M holiday charity contest, due to the organization’s blatant anti-gay bigotry. A Chase spokesman asserted late Thursday that the antigay group headed by Maggie Gallagher is not eligible for charitable funds — even if it garnered sufficient votes — because it violates the contest’s nondiscrimination rules. The database of groups …

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Catholics Applaud NY Sen. Ruben Diaz

Bigotry makes strange bedfellows. Catholic Online’s head hater Deacon Keith Fournier has published an effusive praising of NY Sen. Ruben Diaz’ anti-gay performance yesterday. Senator Ruben Diaz is a “man with a chest”. He stands out in an age of men (and women) without chests. The reaction to the vote defending marriage against its opponents has been swift. Those in …

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Hundreds Protest Mayor Of Vallejo CA: Gays Don’t Go To Heaven

Hundreds of Vallejo, California residents turned out yesterday to protest (and support) the mayor’s recent comments that his was a “city of God” and that gay people don’t go to heaven. The protesters waved rainbow flags, held signs demanding the separation of church and state and some called for Davis’ resignation. And then there was a roar. From inside City …

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Lying Christian Leader Tony Perkins Lies More Lies In Lying Letter Filled With Lies

From a four-page letter (PDF) from the Family Research Council’s Tony Perkins to their members…. Imagine… *The government prosecuting a small business owner — perhaps a Christian bookstore — for declining to hire an open-homosexual or cross-dresser. *Your employer telling you to remove the Bible from your desk because it is offensive to the homosexual or cross-dresser he was forced …

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50 U.S. Catholic Dioceses Contributed To Maine Marriage Battle

A report just published by the National Catholic Reporter reveals that while half of the $550K donated by the Catholic Church to Maine’s marriage equality battle came from the Portland Diocese, the rest came from 50 dioceses around the country. Portland Bishop Richard Malone brought in $86,000 in one fell swoop, from that infamous second collection taken at Mass statewide. …

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Anti-Gay Hate Group Liberty Counsel Files FCC Complaint Over Adam Lambert

Never one to miss a publicity opportunity, premiere closet case Peter LaBarbera has announced that the anti-gay Liberty Counsel has filed the first FCC indecency complaint (PDF) over Adam Lambert’s performance on the American Music Awards. The Lambert performance featured, among other things, simulated oral sex, suggestive crotch grabbing, simulated digital penetration, sadomasochistic conduct, and homosexual open-mouth kissing. The Lambert …

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Mike Huckabee Wants You To Sign The Anti-Gay Manhattan Declaration

Calling it a “historic document,” Mike Huckabee is asking his viewers to sign the anti-gay Manhattan Declaration, which calls on Christians to disobey laws that protect LGBT people from discrimination. The DeMoss Group is hosting the declaration online and has the complete list of right wingers, clergy, wingnuts, and hate group leaders that have signed.

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NJ: NOM Launches $500K Anti-Gay Blitz

Yesterday the National Organization for Marriage launched a $500,000 campaign against marriage equality in New Jersey. From their press release: The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) announces a new $500,000 voter outreach campaign in New Jersey highlighted by the release of a new radio ad, “Give Me a Break,” which will begin running on targeted New Jersey radio stations today …

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PhoboQuotable – Star Parker

“According to DC’s HIV/AIDS office, three percent of the local population has HIV or AIDS. The Administrator of this office notes that this HIV/AIDS incidence is “…higher than West Africa…on par with Uganda and some parts of Kenya.” And the principal way that HIV is transmitted continues to be through male homosexual activity. Amidst this dismal picture, the DC City …

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Thousands Of Anglican Priests Defect To Vatican Over Gay-Friendly Policies

Last month Pope Palpatine invited the world’s Anglican priests to join the Catholic Church if they disagreed with new gay-friendly Anglican policies. This weekend the first avalanche of thousands of defecting priests was announced. Over 4,000 Anglican priests all over the world, including married ones, are expected to join the Catholic Church, Bishop Matthias Ssekamanya announced on Friday. Ssekamanya, who …

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From The Manhattan Declaration

Good As You has posted the complete text of The Manhattan Declaration, the anti-gay screed issued today by a pan-denominational group of Christian clergy that vows disobedience of laws that protect gays from discrimination. Excerpt titles are mine. The Threat- We are Christians who have joined together across historic lines of ecclesial differences to affirm our right—and, more importantly, to …

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