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Civil Rights

Gay, Bullied 11 Year Old Boy Wins Fight Against Anti-Gay Lawmaker And StudentsFirst

by David Badash ● 4:08 PM June 5, 2013
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Eleven-year old Marcel Neergaard has quickly won his fight against an anti-gay lawmaker and StudentsFirst, thanks to the help of LGBT activists and over 50,000 allies who signed a MoveOn.org petition.

News

Hey, ‘Homosexual Activists,’ Stacey Campfield Is ‘Not Here To Be Somebody’s Piñata’

by David Badash ● 7:00 AM February 2, 2013
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Tennessee Senator Stacey Campfield is very angry that “two percent of the community, more or less the homosexual activist community,” is bringing him the national media attention he craves.

Bigotry Watch

‘The Act Of Homosexuality Is Very Dangerous’ Says ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Author

by David Badash ● 7:00 AM January 31, 2013
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Stacey Campfield, who authored the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has re-introduced it demanding LGBTQ youth who discuss homosexuality with school officials will be outed to their parents.

Discrimination

Lawmaker: Cut Welfare To Families Whose Kids Don’t Do Well In School

by David Badash ● 9:30 AM January 27, 2013
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Sen. Stacey Campfield wants to cut welfare to families if their children don’t perform well in school, calling it a step toward “breaking the cycle of poverty.”

News

Publisher’s Picks: Our Favorite Stories Of 2012

by David Badash ● 8:30 AM December 30, 2012
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As publisher of The New Civil Rights Movement, one of my greatest satisfactions is sharing beautifully told tales that help people see the world just a little differently.

News

Missouri Reverend’s ‘End Times’ Anti-Gay Speech Delivers A Huge Wallop

by David Badash ● 7:43 PM October 19, 2012
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Missouri’s Rev. Phil Snyder delivered a warning of the “end times” in his anti-gay speech before Springfield’s city council and delivered a special bonus at the end.

Civil Rights

Exodus International President On Hardball: ‘I Have Same-Sex Attractions’

by David Badash ● 10:00 AM July 10, 2012
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Alan Chambers, the president of Exodus International, the world’s largest “ex-gay” organization, on Hardball last night admitted, “I have same-sex attractions.”

Bigotry Watch

GOP Senator May Lose Alma Mater Hall Of Fame Status For Anti-Gay Comments

by David Badash ● 5:18 PM June 13, 2012
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Anti-gay state senator Stacey Campfield, who made homophobic comments about HIV/AIDS and homosexuality, may lose his hall of fame status from his old high school.

Bigotry Watch

Holding Hands A “Gateway Sexual Activity” In Just-Passed Tennessee Bill

by David Badash ● 11:43 AM April 9, 2012
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The Tennessee Senate just days ago passed their alternative to the much lampooned “Don’t Say Gay” bill that would classify holding hands as “gateway sexual activity.”

Bigotry Watch

On Our Radar – Everyday People Fighting Everyday Bullies

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM April 8, 2012
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Despite “Don’t Say Gay” bills or schools refusing Gay-Straight Alliances, across the US hopeful things are happening –everyday people are fighting everyday bullies.

Bigotry Watch

“Don’t Say Gay” Bill On Hold After Lawmakers Realize Their Stupidity

by David Badash ● 7:24 AM March 14, 2012
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Tennessee’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill is on hold after lawmakers realized that the bill was not only unnecessary from their own standpoint, but counterproductive as well.

Bigotry Watch

Martha Boggs: Why I Kicked Senator Campfield Out Of My Restaurant

by David Badash ● 2:03 PM January 31, 2012
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Martha Boggs, owner of Knoxville’s Bistro at the Bijou kicked anti-gay Tennessee Senator Stacey Campfield out of her restaurant on Sunday.