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Rochester College asks student to stop being gay on Facebook
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Rochester College asks student to stop being gay on Facebook

When Rochester College student Klah Zabel recently came out as a lesbian by posting a banner photo on Facebook timeline saying… Sean Morrow   |   03.14.2012   |   Comments (7)
Tennessee school bans any mention of homosexuality among student body
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Tennessee school bans any mention of homosexuality among student body

Next, on an upcoming special holiday presentation of "It's a Homophobe's Christmas Miracle, Charlie Brown!": A Tennessee… EJ Dickson   |   12.24.2011   |   Comments (27)
The guy who got Lowe's to pull ads from <em>All-American Muslim</em> was addicted to porn
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The guy who got Lowe's to pull ads from All-American Muslim was addicted to porn

Although most writers are embarrassed by stuff they published earlier in their careers, we're guessing that David Caton (above), the founder… EJ Dickson   |   12.13.2011   |   Comments (20)
Christian high school kicks out student for being gay
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Christian high school kicks out student for being gay

When administrators at The Master's School, a K-12 Christian School in West Simsbury, Connecticut, found out rising senior Rachel Aviles was… Jessica Gentile   |   09.9.2011   |   Comments (23)
Watch: Anti-gay group complains that people call them mean things on the internet
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Watch: Anti-gay group complains that people call them mean things on the internet

The internet, much like a lot of anti-gay groups, can be a breeding ground for hate. So it's a little ironic to see the fine, Christian folks… Jessica Gentile   |   07.24.2011   |   Comments (12)
Lesbian couple kicked out of Gertrude Stein exhibit for holding hands
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Lesbian couple kicked out of Gertrude Stein exhibit for holding hands

Sadly, homophobia exists everywhere, even in the liberal bastion of San Francisco. And even in museum exhibits about famous gay writers. One… Jessica Gentile   |   07.20.2011   |   Comments (8)
Mel Gibson's gay brother speaks out in actor's defense
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Mel Gibson's gay brother speaks out in actor's defense

In the last two decades of interviews, Mel Gibson has revealed himself to be misogynistic, anti-Semitic, rather rude, and perhaps slightly… Austin Duerst   |   07.11.2011   |   Comments (4)
Listen: Southwest pilot accidentally broadcasts homophobic rant
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Listen: Southwest pilot accidentally broadcasts homophobic rant

A word of advice to all pilots: make sure your headset microphone is off before you rant about all the "gays," "grannies,"… Jessica Gentile   |   06.22.2011   |   Comments (26)
Homophobic group warns Disney-goers of "Gay Day"
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Homophobic group warns Disney-goers of "Gay Day"

Shield your children's virgin eyes. The Florida Family Association purportedly spent over $7,000 on an airplane to pull banners alerting… Jessica Gentile   |   06.6.2011   |   Comments (22)
Brazil bans gay and lesbian sex-ed videos
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Brazil bans gay and lesbian sex-ed videos

A series of educational videos meant to help students overcome homophobia are now being banned in Brazil by the country's President, Dilma… Jessica Gentile   |   05.27.2011   |   Comments (15)
Comedian harasses lesbian couple, sued for $22,500
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Comedian harasses lesbian couple, sued for $22,500

Going to comedy shows can be painful. Once, I followed my date to the bathroom to make out mid-show, less because I liked him, and more because I… Lina Canney   |   04.22.2011   |   Comments (36)
Homophobic Brazilian liquor ad wants parents of gay kids to get wasted
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Homophobic Brazilian liquor ad wants parents of gay kids to get wasted

Here in the United States we see our fair share of sexist and homophobic ads (we usually celebrate a four-hour block of them called the Super… Jessica Gentile   |   03.22.2011   |   Comments (8)