This short film from 2012 illustrates what it would be like if homosexuality was the “norm”, making heterosexuals outcasts. A powerful must-watch that deals with the trend of teen suicide and bullying. [Warning: graphic content]
Paul Harfleet’s pansies are a small but powerful protest. And now people are joining in all around the world.
After I was invited by a student group at Corning Community College to give a talk on sex and culture, my presentation was canceled when the school’s president found out that I do porn. This is exactly why we need to have more candid conversations about sex, porn and American culture.
In a video created for the Heritage Foundation, former Senator Jim DeMint invites us to join him in in the “March for Marriage” on March 26, but… Ain’t nobody got time for that.
Quebec’s new anti-homophobia campaign features a quiz that will let you know.
Wearing a really snazzy pair of gloves trimmed in fringe and fur, Macklemore declares “anti-gay language has no place in sports or music” in a new video for You Can Play.
Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson of Ghana is considered to be the second choice to become the next Pope. His comments this week regarding sex abuse in the church and homosexuality in Africa, however, are definitely side eye worthy.
Not exactly exemplifying Christ’s love here, guys.
The terrain of online dating is not always an easy one to navigate, especially when you also have to spend your energies debunking myths about your sexuality.
After making homophobic comments earlier this week, the 49ers’ Chris Culliver learned the hard way that karma tweets back.
It’s clear after this week’s comments that we need a proud NFL player on the field NOW.
The Associated Press is trying to discourage the use of “homophobia” and other terms associated with violence.
Toronto Argonauts offensive lineman Joe Eppele and wide receiver Mike Bradwell talks to Xtra about LGBT issues facing professional sports.
The Arizona Daily Wildcat has apologized. (via jimromenesko.com)
The Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS) at the University of Alberta launched NoHomophobes.com to track the use of gay slurs on Twitter. The rate is discouraging to anyone who thought homophobia was a thing of the past.
Wow. And here, I thought Media Take Out couldn’t sink any lower.
Way to look classy on national TV.
After an unidentified man shot a teenage lesbian couple in Texas, killing one of the girls, other teens are raising money to grant a reward for his capture. Says eighteen-year-old Kris Wong of the victims, “That could be me or my friends — they could be in that situation. If the same thing happened to my friends, I would want someone to help find the person.”
“Your company says you are backing out of the same-sex marriage debate… I urge you to back out of your plans to locate to Boston.” Mayor Menino is not a fan of Chick-fil-A.
And he released a rather blunt statement on the matter. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino was none too pleased when he heard that Chick-fil-A wanted to open a location near the city’s historic Freedom Trail. Menino found Chick-fil-A’s anti-gay record to be at odds with his city’s stance on equality.
All the deliciousness with none of the homophobia!
If you’re wondering why there still aren’t any openly gay players in professional sports, Devils defenseman Cam Janssen’s recent comments should give you some idea.
Sports, construction, and other male-dominated fields remain very unfriendly to gay employees. But a few are working to make things better for everyone.
Caiden Cowger, who hosts a West Virginia-based talk show, displays the eloquence and enthusiasm of a homophobe twice his age. Here’s a clip where he calls homosexuality an immoral choice and claims that President Obama is turning kids gay.
In a series of interviews with Outsports, NFL Rookies expressed their opinions on homosexuality. Hopefully this is the beginning of a sea change that will end with players feeling comfortable enough to be open about their sexuality while playing.
The sad, troubling tale of when a teenage Mitt Romney attacked one of his classmates. The Washington Post found numerous eyewitnesses to verify this incident from 1965. Romney has since apologized.
Get REAL is a Canadian university student-driven initiative to end homophobia in creative and dynamic ways. This video is powerful, and you should take the time to watch it.
In this March 4 video, Rick Santorum prays onstage in Memphis with pastor Steve Gaines, who is very concerned about gay brainwashing. (Via Right Wing Watch)
Homophobia is so gay. See what I did there?
Seriously, PIX 11, what the hell? Felonious Munk is a comedian whose vast array of work includes a web series called “Stop It B” (make sure you check out his hilarious take on the “No homo” craze!). Munk visited today’s 5:00 PM newscast on New York’s PIX 11 to give his take on the controversy over now-suspended CNN commentator Roland Martin’s anti-gay Super Bowl tweets. I wish he hadn’t.
