Tag Archives: Gays
Study: People Think Rapists are as Trustworthy as Atheists
According to the Vancouver Sun, University of British Columbia researchers have determined that people find atheists really, really terrible. The researchers conducted six experiments on 350 Americans and 420 UBC students of varying religions (67% of the Americans were Christian). … Continue reading
Filed under Religion, Sick Sad World
Lesbians in South Africa, Where Gays are Constitutionally Protected, Face Growing Problem of “Corrective Rape”
As other African countries fight over the potential criminality of being homosexual, South Africa, where gay marriage is legal, is dealing with the growing trend of “corrective rape.” “Corrective rape” is when a man forces himself on a homosexual woman … Continue reading
Filed under Crime and Punishment, Sick Sad World, World
“Kill the Gays” Bill Back in the Face of Woman Winning Human Rights Award for LGBT Activism
Earlier this month, Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, a Ugandan woman, won the 2011 Martin Ennas Award for Human Rights Defenders. The award is given annually by ten of the world’s leading human rights non-governmental organizations and has been referred to as … Continue reading
Filed under Crime and Punishment, Sick Sad World, World
Wingnut Radio Host: Gay Doctors Will Spread the Gay to Your Kids
A right-wing radio host told her listeners to make sure they keep their children away from gay doctors and nurses, lest the children become gay too. Wait. I thought that being gay was a choice. Now it’s contagious, too? Linda … Continue reading
Filed under Sick Sad World, Stupid Is As Stupid Does
Principal Allegedly Assaults Student Who Wants a Gay-Straight Alliance
Chris Sigler wants a Gay-Straight Alliance at his Tennessee high school, but his principal says no. When Chris wore a shirt to school supporting the club, the principal allegedly assaulted Chris, and neither the school nor the sheriff’s office has … Continue reading
Filed under Sick Sad World
Military Chaplains Can Perform Same-Sex Unions
Following the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, military chaplains will now be allowed to perform same-sex unions on or off a military installation. A military chaplain may officiate at any private ceremony, but isn’t required if it would conflict … Continue reading
Foo Fighters Drown Out Westboro Baptist Church Protest
On Friday, the band Foo Fighters put together a surprise counter protest against a notorious anti-gay hate church. Set to play a concern in Kansas City, Missouri that evening, the bank put on an incredible show earlier that afternoon. Led … Continue reading
Filed under Cheers!, Entertainment
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Consigned to History
After years of debate, the military can no longer prevent gays from serving openly in its ranks. Repeal of the 1993 law that allowed gays to serve only if they kept their sexual orientation private took effect Tuesday at 12:01 … Continue reading
