'Anti-gay marriage campaign caught faking Obama's support and using racist tropes ' & other Wed/Thurs news briefs

'Greater Than,' an anti-gay marriage campaign, was caught falsely implying that former President Barack Obama supports its efforts. The campaign, run by white conservatives, is also using racist tropes against white gay fathers.  (click on the picture to enlarge it)

Campaign to end gay marriage falsely claims Barack Obama’s support - You can simply smell the desperation with these folks. First, they took grabbed a quote Obama made in 2010 and deliberately mischaracterized it to make give the impression that he opposes marriage equality when in fact: 

 Barack Obama publicly declared his support for same-sex marriage in a May 9, 2012 interview with ABC News, making him the first sitting U.S. president to do so. He also appointed two Supreme Court justices — Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan — who both voted in favor of the landmark 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage. 

 And then there is this naked appeal to racist tropes involving Black children (as if these liars ever cared about Black children): 

 Greater Than’s website also features what appears to be an AI-generated image of a Black teenage boy looking sad and troubled, while his oblivious and uncaring white gay dads hold hands in the background. 

 It’s notable that a campaign seemingly entirely run by white Christian conservatives would misrepresent the only Black president’s words and then fabricate a computer-generated photo-realistic image of a Black boy menaced by gay men in order to gain sympathy from Black community members and people who care about children’s well-being; essentially treating Black people as puppets and props. 

Florida halts proposed cuts to HIV meds program following legal challenge - Ugly mess in Florida potentially stopped because enough people wouldn't stand for it. 

Carolina LGBTQ+ community member dies unexpectedly - R.I.P. to a wonderful friend who I've known ever since my college days at Winthrop University. He made a positive impact on our community during his time here.

Utah bill sparks controversy over drag and LGBTQ community expression - Another anti-drag bill. Can't certain people focus on more important issues. 

Nicki Minaj Tells Katie Miller She Thinks Moon Landing Was Fake​ - Sometimes people walk out of your life for a good reason and you should let them keep going. Don't come back, Nicki. 

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