Well aren't we just in a protesting mood lately? Tampa's rally against an NBC affiliate who accepted cash in exchange for airing an hour-long anti-gay infomercial, wasn't enough, was it? Here's the scene from Wednesday's Exodus International conference, the annual gathering of ex-gays at Wheaton College outside Chicago that, as promised, drew the ire of the Gay Liberation Network and other supporters.
Know what we'd prefer? Rather than rallying outside on the street (which, to be clear, we're big fans of), why not infiltrating the conference Ian Halperin-style? Or, rather, Bruno-style? That is some footage we'd love to post.
Canada’s Immigrants Learn About Homosexuals Via Meaningless Sidebar (5)
· Sammi says: Sure, blame Stephen Harper! Where is the left in Canada? Dead. It was former... »
Adam Lambert: Out Magazine Can Eat Shit + Die (190)
· bodega vendetta says: i swear to gawd i’ve never even heard her sing,but it sounds like... »
Is It Wrong to Report on a Marine Starring in Hardcore Gay Porn? (66)
· Dawson says: Eric All active duty models are tested I am sorry if any part of your friends situation... »
· Not Amused says: p.p.s.: Keep something in mind, Queerty. You know what they say about the Marines:... »
· Not Amused says: p.s.: If this marine decided to become, say, a far-right wing Republican activist,... »
What Happened Last Month Before Your Little Boycott? The DNC Raised $11.5 Million (11)
· wondermann says: dontblamemeivotedforhilla ry, thanks for the conspiracy theory. You can join the... »
Welcome Back, Ru! … Hugo Chavez Supports the Gays, But Not Their Marriages (7)
· Ian says: Re: #6 Hey now, some of us love some hot & fierce gender-bending diva b!%&#es! Gay... »
· Colby412 says: ugh! another season of that awful drag race show? this is the best that Logo can do?... »
For Her Big Return, Janet Jackson Returns to Her Entire Past (12)
· D.B. says: @ Fox: It’s clear that you are a Janet fan, and there’s no arguing with a... »
Oprah’s Tear-Filled Goodbye to Viewers (A Year Early) (12)
· tjr101 says: Truly an American Icon… Oprah! »
Personally, I'd love to see some Bruno style journalism of this place. However, I think the upscale of protests is a product of 1) more acceptance as a whole from the entire nation and 2) gays and lesbians are pissed off and not going to take it anymore. Both of those things are extremely positive.
I was at the wheaton protest and can attest that it went well. The Exodus organizers moved the entrance for the conference attendees to a side door so they wouldn't be "tempted" to look at our protest and sow the seed of doubt in their head about the conversion therapy. I'm from DuPage County which is very conservative and was astounded by the size of the protest, though many were from Chicago. still, many were from the burbs which bodes well for organizing here. thanks for the video and the press.
The banner is exemplary with the word "Bigotry" emblazoned across people's psyche!