What the lgbt community can expect from a Ted Cruz presidential administration . . .

I've said this repeatedly and I am going to keep on saying it until it is drummed into collective psyche of lgbt community.

Donald Trump may be getting all of the attention, but Ted Cruz has been getting much of the religious right support. Either way, the lgbt community would be highly ignorant to either sit the 2016 election out or get distracted by tangents of Hillary vs. Bernie or some side argument of "snowflakes" and the "academic lingo" which serves to DO NOTHING but strangle and divide us.

I like to be simple and direct, so let me put it this way. If there ever is a Ted Cruz Administration, the following inferences by the picture below is what the lgbt community can expect. And even if we see ourselves as winning regardless, we need to ask ourselves do we even want to begin this battle:

What the #lgbt community can expect from a #TedCruz presidential administration - https://t.co/ekhANAN85Q pic.twitter.com/iqct0lkXFz

— Holy Bullies (@holybullies) January 30, 2016

Editor's note - to answer your question, that link in this tweet is to my booklet on anti-gay propaganda. Perhaps if our community focused attention on that issue for a change, we could rip away the stranglehold perception that the anti-gay evangelical right represents all Christians.

'Witch hunt against Iowa lgbt youth group continues' & other Fri. midday news brief

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Anti-Gay Iowa Lawmaker Says He's Sick Of Reading About How Anti-Gay He Is - The smallest violin in the universe plays for him, but it's what happens when you engage in a witch hunt against an lgbt youth group - a witch hunt, I might add, which was began by one of those anti-lgbt leaders that activists in our community ignore in their pursuit of "queer studies." Yes, I am being snarky. While we fight amongst ourselves, our kids are like sheep in the wilderness and the wolves are assembling.

Bradlee Dean: Gay People Have Never Once Been Victims Of Hate - I rarely feature this 80s Gunner Axel Rose wannabe reject but his unbelievable statement gives us a window in the mind of anti-lgbt activism.  

Religious groups want Nebraska's gay marriage ban kept on the books - And I want Rob Kardashian to be one of my many love slaves. That doesn't mean it's going to happen.

  'Empire' Star Jussie Smollett On Being A Gay Man With 'An Extremely Open Heart' - More lgbts of color in the public eye!!!!

 This Young Trans Filmmaker At Sundance Wants To Revolutionize Trans Storytelling - This sounds very interesting. I'm all for it.

Rubio promises to 'uphold the Constitution' (except for when he tries to take rights away from gay families)

After viewing THIS commercial, there is no other way to put it: Sen. Marco Rubio is an opportunistic, pandering, despicable phony. He attempts to come across as so religious as if he wants you to imagine heavenly choirs singing and a halo appearing above his head. Then he claims to "uphold the Constitution" while implying that President Obama has not done so.

Isn't that lovely?

Apparently, in Rubio's world, "upholding the Constitution" means scheming to take away hard earned constitutional  rights from same-sex couples and their families while complaining about being seen as a "bigot" for doing it.

The audacity alone is simply nauseating.

'Who was the anti-gay VA legislator caught on cruising on gay site?' & other Thur. midday news briefs

Who Is He? Antigay Republican Lawmaker Caught Cruising Grindr - An anti-gay state lawmaker in Virginia was caught "chasing" on a gay online cruising site. We don't know who he is because the news site which broke the story won't reveal his name. What would you do? It's a difficult call but it is a news story so no malice intended but I would put the chyle on blast. 

The Latest Anti-Gay Oklahoma Bills Are Almost Too Crazy to Believe - Just how insane are those 26 anti-lgbt bills filed in Oklahoma? I hope you are holding on to something. 

 An open letter to the GLAAD Media Awards - It goes without saying that the elimination of the 'Outstanding Blog' category was a blow to us bloggers. It shouldn't have happened. 

 Bigot Lawmaker Says He Wants Option to Send His Kid to Gay Conversion Therapy as Hawaii Considers Ban: WATCH - How do you feel about lobotomies? They are equally harmful and fraudulent.  

Indiana And South Dakota Kick Off Backlash Against LGBT Rights - Looks like both Indiana AND South Dakota do in fact need to be economically spanked.

Homophobia always comes down to 'gay sex' and children

"Porno" Pete Labarbera and Dave Daubenmire are two of the slimiest, most repulsive anti-lgbt activists in existence. But they also share a degree of candidness which should give our community perspective when it comes to reasons behind homophobia.

No matter how anti-gay groups like the Family Research Council and personalities like Tony Perkins and Franklin Graham attempt to disguise it, no matter how folks like Kim Davis give false appeals to their supposed "deeply held Christian faith," in the end, homophobic bigotry comes down to what LaBarbera and Daubenmire obsess about - gay sex and kids. The quality of our lives and families seem to always be reduced to sweaty precautionary fantasies. The difference between folks like Daubenmire and LaBarbera and "mainstream" anti-gay groups and personalities is how the latter can play the game of inference:

An open letter to the GLAAD Media Awards

I adore the GLAAD Media Awards. For the past two years, I was fortunate to be a nominee for 'Outstanding Blog' and I cannot tell you how proud it made me feel.

I have been blogmaster for Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters for over nine years and my goal is simply to educate the public on anti-gay propaganda and the groups who use this propaganda to exploit ignorance, fear, and religious opposition to lgbt equality. Often times, what I do can be considered to be dull, without "queer flavor," and repetitive. However, I consider it important because we are way behind in educating the public when anti-gay groups like the Family Research Council and leaders such as Tony Perkins and Franklin Graham are looked upon as authentic religious leaders rather than homophobic purveyors of lies they are.

I am an African-American male from the southern state of South Carolina. I have never been to the supposed gay meccas of New York or any other big city save San Francisco (and I had a rotten time). As such, I don't fit the pattern of the conventional well-dressed younger twink or older well-to-do white mostly male lgbt leader or activist one sees on television or reads about in our magazines and online publications. The only thing I have to contribute my full intelligence and skill to the community is my blog.

So being honored by GLAAD as a nominee for 'Outstanding Blog' on two occasions meant a lot to me. It increased my profile and sent the message that anyone in our community with enough heart, skill, discipline, and patience can make a positive impact in pursuit of our equality.

However, this year, GLAAD has chosen to eliminate the 'Outstanding Blog' category, probably permanently. And this sends a negative message to grassroots and non-celebrities like myself. The GLAAD Media Awards should help to elevate new leaders, not push them away because lack of notoriety or fame. It's not just solely about visibility, but also acknowledging and cultivating new spokespeople and leaders. And you can't do that by focusing specifically and only on prominent celebrities and national media. Our acquisition and securing of rights, respect, and dignity relies on not only those who are in the media's eyes, but also those who cultivate and aggregate the news behind the scenes. Many a time, these individuals do not reach the masses on the same level of national publications and celebrities, but they are nonetheless equally important to our community. 

While I've had a enjoyable time imagining myself in certain scenarios after winning the award (i.e. my imitation of actress Gloria Grahame stumbling to the stage after winning her Oscar is a hoot), winning was never really the point. It's the acknowledgement that  I am making a positive difference in the community. Granted, some say one shouldn't expect vocal validation of such things. 

I say such things help. They motivate and they send messages out to not only the nominees and the winners, but also to those wondering how they can put their talent to good use for the community. Some of us don't sing. We don't act. We aren't employed in major newspapers. We don't have "hot bodies." We aren't in the public eye. But we are talented nonetheless. 

The one thing we don't deserve is a cold shoulder.

'Oklahoma files a record 26 anti-gay bills' & other Wed midday news briefs

Oklahoma introduces record 26 anti-gay bills - There is a record 26 anti-gay bills filed in Oklahoma. 26?! What the hell do they think we are doing so ugly that they have to file 26 bills against us? I'm beginning to think that it's not homophobia. It's jealousy. 

UPDATE – BREAKING: Indiana Senate Committee Kills Anti-Gay 'RFRA On Steroids' Bill - Perhaps Indiana doesn't need to be spanked again.  

GLAAD announces Media Awards nominees - Nominations for the 27th annual GLAAD Media Awards are announced. But keep your eyes open for a brewing controversy. GLAAD eliminated the 'Outstanding Blog' category, thereby leaving some of us less famous, more grassroots oriented folks out in the cold (and also keeping yours truly from getting a third consecutive nomination). Some folks are not happy with this shift. Will something come of it? Keep your eyes peeled. We will see. 

 Here's A Prom Night Game-Changer For Queer Teens Everywhere - Wonderful article!

 Trump Embraces Radical Anti-Catholic, Anti-Gay Pastor - Because apparently EVERY GOP candidate has to have at least one anti-gay radical supporting them.