Tag Archives: homophobia

Television Boycotts In The Name Of Jesus Are Totally OK With Teabagistan

Censorship! Freedom of speech! Religious liberty! OUTRAAAAAGE! Oh, wait. That deafening sound you hear is crickets, because the weekly boycott demands by the American Family Association, one of the nation’s largest Christian advocacy groups, are totally OK with the Tea People.  Because when Christianist groups call for nationwide boycotts of television shows and their advertisers, that is a righteous use …

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Fox News: The Reinstatement Of Phil Robertson Is Victory For Religous Liberty

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Tony Perkins Celebrates

“The attacks on Phil Robertson revealed to the American people that the push to redefine marriage is less about the marriage altar than it is fundamentally altering America’s moral, political and cultural landscape. A&E Network’s reversal in the face of backlash is quite telling to the American people who are growing tired of GLAAD and cultural elites who want to …

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Robertson Family Reacts To Reinstatement

Posted to the Facebook page of Fox News reporter and asshat supreme Todd Starnes: “The family is excited to keep making a quality tv show for our dedicated fans, who have showed us wonderful support. We will continue to represent our faith and values in the most positive way through Duck Dynasty and our many projects that we are currently …

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Indian Satirist Takes On Homophobia

Via First Post Bollywood: The controversy around Section 377 of IPC raised a lot of questions about gay people, gay sex and homophobia. What is this whole ‘gay’ thing, anyway, said a large swathe of Indian society. And why is everyone making such a big fuss about it? Actor Imran Khan has taken it upon himself to disabuse these people …

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HomoQuotable – Michelangelo Signorile

“The Duck Dynasty controversy has become so ugly so fast. It’s time to just call it what it is. Religious zealots like Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson are using the Bible to defame a group of people and excuse horrible actions against that group in the name of their Bible, refusing responsibility for the hate their words condone and inspire. …

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Wingnuts Threaten Cracker Barrel Boycott

From the Facebook page of Cracker Barrel: Cracker Barrel’s mission is Pleasing People. We operate within the ideals of fairness, mutual respect and equal treatment of all people. These ideals are the core of our corporate culture. We continue to offer Duck Commander products in our stores. We removed selected products which we were concerned might offend some of our …

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TMZ’s Harvey Levin Defends Robertson

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A&E Suspends Phil Robertson

The A&E network has suspended Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson for comments he made in which he compared gay people to horse-fuckers and said that we’re all bound for an eternal agony in a lake of fire. (So to speak.) “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has been suspended from the A&E reality series, following anti-gay remarks he made in an …

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HRC’s Chad Griffin: A&E Should Denounce Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson

“Phil Robertson’s remarks are not consistent with the values of our faith communities or the scientific findings of leading medical organizations. We know that being gay is not a choice someone makes, and that to suggest otherwise can be incredibly harmful. We also know that Americans of faith follow the Golden Rule – treating others with the respect and dignity …

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Gentlemen Against Homophobia: German Male Celebs Kiss Against Russian Hate

The German edition of GQ Magazine has launched a campaign in which straight male celebrities kiss in protest against Russia’s campaign against its LGBT citizens. Gay Star News reports: Lifestyle monthly GQ, generally known for advertising fast cars and hot women to its readers, launched the Gentlemen Against Homophobia campaign. 13 celebrities puckered up for the pics. While relatively unknown …

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REPORT: Russian Neo-Nazis Attack Gay Contestant On Ukrainian X-Factor Show

According to a report filed by Spectrum Human Rights, the Russian anti-gay and neo-Nazi group Occupy Pedophilia has posted a video that shows the torture and humiliation of Alexander Bohun, who recently appeared on Ukraine’s version of X Factor.  A Russian news site reports that Bohun had responded to a personal ad posted on the social media site VK, only …

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New Prince Track With Homophobic Lyrics

Nothing else prejudicial? Here are the lyrics. Yesterday I saw you kickin’ it with another girl You was all wrapped up around her waist Last time I checked, you said you left the dirty world Well it appears that wasn’t the case Hey, I see you undercover like the CIA Snatching little wigs from another bouquet – that’s French I …

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PFLAG Wants To Meet With Rob Ford

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Catholic Group Denounces European Union Report On Anti-LGBT Discrimination

The Federation of Catholic Family Associations In Europe has denounced a just-published European Parliament report that examines homophobia and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Via press release: The EU is currently facing many challenges and its popularity among the European citizens is not at its highest peak. Promoting an agenda based on lifestyle choices that clearly divides …

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Quote Of The Day

“I am a white heterosexual male. This trifecta of privilege means that I’m not routinely subjected to prejudice. But for a few minutes I got to walk in the shoes of a gay person in a public place. For no good reason I had had a slur marked over my luggage. I was degraded. I was shamed. I was humiliated. …

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Hate Summit Speaker: Homophobia Is A Myth, Gays Are Like Kleptomaniacs

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Guido Barilla Meets Gay Italian Orgs

The latest development: Barilla met Arcigay, Arcilesbica, Famiglie Arcobaleno, Gaynet and Equality Italia associations at the Regione Emilia-Romagna headquarters, where former Arcigay president and now regional councillor Franco Grillini has his office. Grillini told Gay Star News: “We spoke about the company’s policies and about the impact on the LGBT community worldwide. Mr Barilla apologized once again and told us …

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Quote Of The Day – Guido Barilla

“Yesterday I apologized for offending many people around the world. Today I am repeating that apology. Through my entire life I have always respected every person I’ve met, including gays and their families, without any distinction. I’ve never discriminated against anyone. I have heard the countless reactions around the world to my words, which have depressed and saddened me. It …

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US Division Of Barilla Apologizes

In case you missed it yesterday, here’s the back story.

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