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Congressman Who Fell for Onion Story Still Hasn't Learned to Check His Facts

Chris Rodda | Posted 05.20.2013 | Politics
Chris Rodda

It seems that Congressman Fleming's ability to separate fact from fiction hasn't improved much in the past year. The stories he's now believing might not come from The Onion, but the headlines are just as far-fetched and the stories just as fictitious.

Bad Government, Bad Religion And Tony Perkins

Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy | Posted 05.06.2013 | Religion
Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy

Someone shared with me a fundraising letter in which Tony Perkins, the head of the Family Research Council, claimed, "not only did Jesus tolerate weapons, he instructed His disciples to buy them!" Given the devastating consequences of gun violence, Perkins should be ashamed of himself.

An Abominable Abomination

Dr. Joe Wenke | Posted 04.29.2013 | Gay Voices
Dr. Joe Wenke

I've found one case in which the use of the word "abomination" is entirely appropriate. It describes a level of bigotry, hatred and ignorance that stands apart. I'm talking about the Family Research Council, and it's also an abomination when CNN and MSNBC give them a platform.

Top Social Conservative Urges Followers Not To Donate To GOP Over Gay Marriage

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 04.12.2013 | Politics

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins ratcheted up the pressure on Republicans on Thursday, emailing supporters to encourage them to starve t...

FRC Fellow: Gay Parents Shouldn't Be Protected From Parental Kidnappings

The Huffington Post | Meredith Bennett-Smith | Posted 03.11.2013 | Gay Voices

A senior fellow for the conservative lobbying group the Family Research Council (FRC) has suggested that gay parents should not be legally protected a...

Did Walmart Officials Meet With Anti-Gay Organization? Source Says Yes (UPDATE)

Posted 02.08.2013 | Gay Voices

Walmart has a checkered history when it comes to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. Now new claims made by Family Research Council (FRC) P...

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Prompts Spike In U.S. Military Suicides, Anti-Gay Pundit Claims

Posted 01.31.2013 | Gay Voices

The Family Research Council's Tony Perkins slammed the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community yet again, linking the controversial re...

My Years as a Boy Scout and the 'Values' of Scouting

Davis Schneiderman | Posted 04.01.2013 | Politics
Davis Schneiderman

I can still tie a clove hitch, but unless BSA enshrines non-discrimination as a "value" of scouting as a start to a large discussion about the place of scouting in the 21st century, I can't be proud of much else for all my years with Akela.

The Party Isn't Over, But It's Well Past Midnight for Homophobia in America

Wayne Besen | Posted 04.01.2013 | Gay Voices
Wayne Besen

The problem that Family Research Council President Tony Perkins and other culture warriors are encountering is that each day fewer people believe their hyperbolic and hyperventilating warnings about LGBT people.

How to Help the GOP Survive: Saw Off the Far Right Hate Groups

Fred Karger | Posted 02.20.2013 | Politics
Fred Karger

The Republican Party used to be the party of civil rights. This is the GOP that we long for, a party that welcomes everyone, grows the economy, balances the budget, leads on civil rights and provides for those who are not able to care for themselves.

Right Wing Pundit Defends Boy Scouts' 'Morally Straight' Anti-Gay Policy

The Huffington Post | Cavan Sieczkowski | Posted 12.17.2012 | Gay Voices

The president of a conservative Christian organization is speaking out in support of the Boy Scouts of America's anti-gay policy, saying the group's c...

Jaweed Kaleem

Changing Focus: Right-Wing Group Focus On The Family Aims To Broaden Goals

HuffingtonPost.com | Jaweed Kaleem | Posted 10.25.2012 | Religion

Focus on the Family, the former evangelical powerhouse of the Religious Right that was known for its vitriolic campaigns against gay rights, same-sex ...

Dan Savage: 'Every Dead Gay Kid Is A Victory For The Family Research Council'

Posted 10.03.2012 | Gay Voices

Outspoken lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activist Dan Savage took aim at the Family Research Council's Tony Perkins and former GOP pres...

Tony Perkins Says Enthusiasm Growing For Romney, Predicts Record Turnout

Religion News Service | Adelle M. Banks | Posted 09.13.2012 | Religion

WASHINGTON (RNS) Family Research Council President Tony Perkins said Wednesday (Sept. 12) that conservative Christians are growing more enthusiastic a...

Amanda Terkel

Tony Perkins Pushes Back On Romney's Libya Claim

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 09.12.2012 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- Family Research Council President Tony Perkins disagreed on Wednesday with assessments by GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney and Repub...

Republican National Convention Highlights the Dangers of a Malleable Mitt Romney

Waymon Hudson | Posted 10.29.2012 | Politics
Waymon Hudson

Here is one of the most important, and underreported, problems of a Mitt Romney candidacy. Romney doesn't lead as much as follow the loudest voices in his party.

Lila Shapiro

Gay Conservative Groups Run Full-Page Marriage Equality Ad In 'Tampa Tribune'

HuffingtonPost.com | Lila Shapiro | Posted 08.28.2012 | Gay Voices

After participating in the drafting process for the Republican Party platform last week, the Log Cabin Republicans, a LGBT rights advocacy group, roun...

Has Tony Perkins Seen The Light On Hate Speech?

Tom Krattenmaker | Posted 10.24.2012 | Religion
Tom Krattenmaker

Never has the moment seemed more opportune to forge consensus around an overdue new rule in the culture wars. Starting now, can we all please watch our words?

Is This Really Just 'Mainstream Christian Advocacy'?

Zinnia Jones | Posted 10.24.2012 | Gay Voices
Zinnia Jones

In asking us not to call this hateful, Dana Milbank is asking us to accept people wanting us demonized, detained, deported, and dead as a normal part of American political and religious life. We're the ones being told that we must tolerate this as a simple difference of opinion.

The Family Research Council's Dangerous Direct Mail

Wayne Besen | Posted 10.23.2012 | Gay Voices
Wayne Besen

The FRC is a legitimate hate group with a nasty habit of lying to demonize its foes. It is laughable to watch Perkins now try to play the role of moderate Christian. The shrill nature of his rhetoric appears designed to make his followers paranoid and believe their freedom is in jeopardy.

Anti-gay Organizations Exploit and Fundraise in Wake of Attack

Herndon Graddick | Posted 10.23.2012 | Gay Voices
Herndon Graddick

The shooting that took place at the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the Family Research Council last week was a tragedy. The security guard who apprehended the shooter is a hero. The actions of anti-gay groups in the aftermath have been nothing short of reprehensible.

An Open Letter To Tony Perkins Of The Family Research Council: Let's Talk About Hate

Michelangelo Signorile | Posted 10.20.2012 | Gay Voices
Michelangelo Signorile

In my post last week, I stated that no one should be exploiting the tragic FRC shooting for political gain. That's why I and many others are greatly disappointed by the press conference you held last week, and I'd like to take this opportunity to invite you to have a public discussion with me about hate.

A Shooting At The Family Research Council

Michelangelo Signorile | Posted 10.16.2012 | Gay Voices
Michelangelo Signorile

There are unconfirmed reports that the alleged shooter was angry with the Family Research Council's position on same-sex marriage, and that he made comments against the group's position as he attempted to enter. If true, this would be an anomaly.

PHOTOS: Shooting At Family Research Council Office (UPDATED)

Posted 08.16.2012 | DC

WASHINGTON -- Federal law enforcement officials and D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting at the office...

Shooting At Family Research Council

AP | Posted 08.15.2012 | DC

WASHINGTON -- A security guard for a conservative Christian lobbying group has been shot in the arm. Police say the shooting happened Wednesday morni...