Tag: homophobia
Cuomo Budget Proposal Would Eliminate 34% of Shelter Beds for Homeless Youth in NYC; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Youth Disproportionately Harmed
According to an analysis by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, Governor Cuomo’s proposed budget would drastically reduce support from New York State for homeless youth, with 37 shelter beds for youth facing closure. Currently New York State and New York City combine funds to support 108 youth shelter beds, even though a recent census indicated that over 3,000 youth are without shelter every night.
European Parliament urges Lithuania to reject proposed homophobic law
Today, the European Parliament adopted a resolution urging Lithuanian Parliament to reject proposed amendments to the country’s Code of Administrative Offences introducing an offence of ‘promotion of homosexual relations’ punishable with a fine of €580 to €2,900.
Christian Non-Profit Fighting to Save Christianity from Self-Destruction
Christianity is self-destructing. Christians are leaving the religion because of rampant hypocrisy, intolerance, judgmentalism, and homophobia. Changing the Face of Christianity Inc is working to save Christianity from itself through a bold awareness and education campaign.
Richard Chamberlain tells gay actors to ‘stay in the closet’
Gay actors should stay in the closet, according to veteran star Richard Chamberlain. Chamberlain, who kept his homosexuality a secret for decades while he worked as a romantic leading man on TV, said being gay in Hollywood put an actor at a disadvantage.
November 13th Interfaith Prayer Vigil Planned in Support of the Victims in Bishop Eddie Long Scandal
Tuan N’Gai, civil rights activist, author, and founder of Silence Equals Consent (silenceequalsconsent.org), has announced an interfaith prayer vigil to be held in Lithonia, GA. Minister N’Gai plans to pray for the end of pedophilia and homophobia in the Black Church. The event will also honour the memories of the LGBT teenagers who recently took their own lives.
New Documentary Examines Wrestling History, Homoeroticism, and Homophobia
Stronghold: In the Grip of Wrestling, examines the growing number of men who wrestle as adults, and the social stigmas they encounter.