Truth Wins Out

Voting on Equal Rights is a National Disgrace

Wayne Besen | Posted 11.11.2009 | Politics


Wayne Besen

With a record of 0-31 in marriage initiatives, now may be a good opportunity to review our complicity in a process that doles out or strips away basic rights by majority vote.

Word Thief To Lead Focus on the Family's DC Lobby Shop

Wayne Besen | Posted 02.28.2009 | Media


Wayne Besen

Tim Goeglein is a perfect hire as lead Washington lobbyist for Focus on the Family. He resigned from the Bush White House, after it was discovered that he had plagiarized 19 of 38 columns.

The Gay Republican Blues

Wayne Besen | Posted 02.13.2009 | Politics


Wayne Besen

Log Cabin Republicans are broke. The group's $100,000 debt comes at a time when the GOP is indebted more than ever to extremists: pandering to those who believe in the "End of Days."

Gross Hypocrisy In Anti-Gay 'No Mob Veto' Ad

Wayne Besen | Posted 01.10.2009 | Politics


Wayne Besen

I have no problem if these people have a cross to bear, but why must this so often be synonymous with bearing false witness?

The Radio Hall of Shame To Honor James Dobson

Wayne Besen | Posted 11.22.2008 | Chicago


Wayne Besen

James Dobson's self-righteous ranting about gay people overrides his ratings and the prejudice he perpetuates overshadows his popularity.

Goodbye Gay Conservatives, Don't Let the Door Hit You On the Way Out

Wayne Besen | Posted 11.16.2008 | Politics


Wayne Besen

I wasn't aware that Congress had to choose between the economy and protecting GLBT people from job discrimination. I had no idea that passing a hate crime law might hinder our efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

An Obama Administration and Gay Rights

Wayne Besen | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics


Wayne Besen

Palin's nasty one-liners aren't resonating at a time when peoples' bank accounts are flat lining. Cutthroat politics don't work as well when people are cutting back on gas and groceries. In a time of grave economic harm, one needs more than folksy charm.

The Big 'Ex-Gay' Extravaganza

Wayne Besen | Posted 08.02.2008 | Media


Wayne Besen

Exodus Intl. may smile and tell the mainstream media they love homosexuals, but at the "ex-gay" group's glitzy annual conference in Asheville, NC., 700 confused gay people had their souls strip-mined.

The 'Pro-Family' Scam

Wayne Besen | Posted 07.21.2008 | Politics


Wayne Besen

Right wing organizations can be considered many things -- but certainly not advocates for the family. They inhale money, exhale anti-gay pollution and have done absolutely nothing for the traditional families.

Focus on the Fallacies of James Dobson

Wayne Besen | Posted 07.15.2008 | Politics


Wayne Besen

When James Dobson cites research or statistics in this election cycle, news reporters have an obligation to check with the actual researchers who conducted the studies.