Category Archives: homophobia

Archbishop Arsehole strikes again

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Charles Lambert

A New York Times editorial had this to say on 8 March: Denying Rights in Nigeria A poisonous piece of legislation is quickly making its way through the Nigerian National Assembly. Billed as an anti-gay-marriage act, it is a far-reaching … Continue reading →

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Better a queer citizen than a paedophile priest

Posted on March 11, 2007 by Charles Lambert

The most provocative placard at yesterday’s DICO event was probably this one. But look at the man’s face. Could anything be sweeter?

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DICO day: impressions

Posted on March 11, 2007 by Charles Lambert

The day after, there’s the usual war of numbers: 20,000 according to the police, 80,000 for the organisers; La Repubblica‘s settled on 50,000. Whoever may be right (and I’d go with La Repubblica), Piazza Farnese was jammed with adults, children, … Continue reading →

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A question of priorities

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Charles Lambert

It‘s interesting that the Anglican church appears to prefer the homophobic Archbishop Arsehole of Nigeria to the rather more gay-friendly Episcopalians in the States. It‘s none of my business, of course, but wouldn‘t it be a little closer to the … Continue reading →

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Phylogenetic, ontogenetic… As long as our mothers love us

Posted on February 20, 2007 by Charles Lambert

Berlusconi totty, Mara Carfagna, ex showgirl transformed into member of parliament for the capo’s ‘political’ party,Forza Italia, announced a couple of days ago that gay couples couldn’t be considered families because they were ‘constitutionally sterile’. Tell that to a broody … Continue reading →

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Fancy a cracker?

Posted on February 19, 2007 by Charles Lambert

According to one of the weirdest sites I know (and only available in Italian, I’m afraid), the world is even filthier than we thought. Sexual imagery and language is everywhere. Nothing is safe. Even a humble biscuit has its own … Continue reading →

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Cameroon, China, Cuba, Pakistan, Russia, Senegal, Sudan, Zimbabwe, etc.

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Charles Lambert

Being gay is still a crime in 75 countries, and punishable by death in nine. If you’re reading this blog you’ll probably feel this is a bad thing and want to sign a petition for the international decriminalisation of homosexuality … Continue reading →

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Big foot, big mouth…

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Charles Lambert

Berlusconi does it again. Not content with upsetting his long-suffering wife, he’s managed to alienate a fair slice of the Forza Italia vote by announcing that all gays vote left. If only this were true.

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God’s ferret strikes again

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Charles Lambert

Cardinal Ruini appears to have made use of L’Avvenire, the Vatican newspaper, in his latest offensive against civil unions. An unsigned editorial (but undoubtedly the ferret’s work) threatens that the kind of legal recognition of unmarried couples likely to be … Continue reading →

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A blacklist, or should that be lavender…

Posted on February 1, 2007 by Charles Lambert

Thank you so much, Love God’s Way! What a helpful list this is if you feel like listening to a little gay-friendly music. There’s something for everyone, from the Scissor Sisters to Barry Manilow. Barry Manilow? My acknowledgements to popbitch … Continue reading →

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