All items tagged as: "gay"

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‘I’m still here’: Sarah Palin endorses anti-gay chicken, Chick-fil-A debacle more than it seems

Jul 30, 2012 in Culture

Mama Grizzly herself joins other famed conservatives in support of the Chick-fil-A organization; a fast food chain that has donated millions of dollars to anti-gay organizations, including “reparative therapy” groups. As such companies tend to dominate our national culture, what does this say about us on a larger scale?

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GOP takes on The Girl Scouts. Seriously.

Feb 22, 2012 in Culture, Religion

According to Rep. Bob Morris (R-Indiana), traditional American family values are at stake each and every time one of those snarky little lesbo-Nazis tries to pawn off a box of cookies at your door.

At a recent book signing that was peacefully co-opted by a small number of “Occupy” activists, the controversial Republican front-runner of the Iowa Caucus was “confronted” by a young boy - 8 year old Elijah - who obviously forced her into a stunned moment of silence by shyly whispering “My mommy is gay and doesn’t need fixing.”

Little boy silences Bachmann, tells her to stop trying to “fix” his gay mom

Dec 7, 2011 in Culture, Politics

At a recent book signing Republican candidate-for-Prez Michele Bachmann was “confronted” by a young boy – 8 year old Elijah – who obviously forced her into a stunned moment of silence by shyly whispering “My mommy is gay and doesn’t need fixing.”

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When to hold ‘em: Fox News doubles down on anti-gay stance, ignores teen bullying

Nov 3, 2011 in Culture, Politics

Lacking substance with regard to real, tangible issues affecting Americans today, the Republican party is pushing full-steam-ahead on social conservatism that often preys on the gay community; invoking age-old prejudices within their base to fire up the ballot boxes come 2012.

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Santorum mixes rhetoric, says big government should ban gay marriage

Jul 27, 2011 in Culture, Politics

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is willing to flip-flop on the universally-Right-wing stance on federal government intervention over states’ rights as well as private lives when it comes to fending off the infamous “gay agenda.”

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Fringe conservatives cry foul, attack a 5-year old’s favorite color

Apr 17, 2011 in Culture

According to the Right-wing blogosphere, a 5-year old’s supposed favorite color may be a sign of a global, Leftist conspiracy to flip our sexual identities. Or, maybe they just don’t like smiling kids.

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Conservative watchdog thinks gays are taking over TV, blames ‘Glee’

Feb 9, 2011 in Culture, Entertainment

While Glee may in fact flash images of drunken, scantily-clad teen sex and slams against Sarah Palin, why should it be subjected to an onslaught of conservative criticism while other shows are not, simply because its subject matter dabbles in “gayness?”

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Fighting hate and shock value: Take responsibility for the future of American youth

Oct 13, 2010 in Culture

In the wake of the recent teen suicides, many are arguing over what the real reason is that these American youth found the need to take their own lives – whether it is due to widespread homophobia or disregard for privacy. I would argue that it is both.